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Anberlin Band • Page 258

Discussion in 'Music Forum' started by contra11mundum, Mar 12, 2016.

  1. Michael Belt

    metadata incarnate Supporter

    i have a soft spot for Lowborn. it's not as coherent as their other records, but loved the experimentation on that album. it's also how i met my best friend because we were both tweeting about Stranger Ways when it dropped.
     
  2. contra11mundum

    I hate spoilers. Supporter

    It’s right in the middle for me
     
  3. JRGComedy

    Trusted Supporter

    Crazy that it’s their last full album and they never made another album again
     
  4. contra11mundum

    I hate spoilers. Supporter

    They made 2 incredible EPs to end their career though!
     
  5. Rowan5215

    An inconsequential shift as the continents drift.

    I really like Lowborn too. Velvet Covered Brick, Atonement and Hearing Voices rank pretty high on my list of their best
     
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  6. Barcara

    Regular

    Atonement is some peak Anberlin for me
     
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  7. chhholly123

    i’ve been meaning to tell you

    the only song that doesn't super do it for me on lowborn is losing it all, kinda feels like they wrote that one in their sleep. but atonement and hearing voices are all-timers for me.
     
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  8. cyclones_37

    I built this vessel and it could capsize anytime Supporter

    I love Lowborn but it definitely took some time to grow on me. The opening run of We Are Destroyer, Armageddon, and Stranger Ways is phenomenal.
     
  9. ChampsMusic

    Instagram.com/ChampsMusic

    The highs on Lowborn remind me so much of how great Vital is. Some of the lows on there though are pretty jarring. The EPs blow Lowborn out of the water in my opinion. I'm probably so harsh on Lowborn because it was announced as their farewell album and I wished they had made it more of a grand exit at the time.
     
  10. contra11mundum

    I hate spoilers. Supporter

    Man I’m listening to the EPs now and they’re so damn good.

    I feel like I have whiplash from the drastic turn they took after these.
     
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  11. JamesMichael

    Entrepreneur Prestigious

    Still one of my favourite songs from them and imo a good way to go out.

     
  12. Barcara Jun 3, 2025 at 8:34 AM
    (Last edited: Jun 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM)
    Barcara

    Regular

    Seemingly disregarding the entire softer/ambient side of the band after releasing songs like Asking and Nothing More is just heartbreaking
     
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  13. Michael Belt

    metadata incarnate Supporter

    top 5 Anberlin song for sure
    i'm gonna miss that sound for sure. unfortunately, if that new version of Blasé is anything to go by, i wouldn't want to hear them record another ambient/soft song so long as Matty is around.
     
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  14. Ronald.

    Ronstile.

    Vital, Lowborn, and the EPs are by far my favorite run for the band.
     
  15. ChampsMusic

    Instagram.com/ChampsMusic

    Stephen's scream in Animals lives in my head often.
     
  16. chhholly123

    i’ve been meaning to tell you

    i think asking is legit my favorite anberlin song at this point, its so good
     
  17. zsoty27

    "I am the patron saint of lost causes"

    What do you think are the chances of a ‘Cities 20th anniversary tour’ with Stephen in 2027? Something like they did now with NTFP but of course this time not with Marty. Could that point be the end of Stephen’s hiatus? If not I just can’t imagine him coming back properly.
     
  18. Greg

    The Forgotten Son Supporter

    I don’t know why that would happen with Stephen.
     
  19. ChampsMusic

    Instagram.com/ChampsMusic

    Yeah I'm pretty sure he's set in the current state of this band. Can come and go at one-offs in and around Clearwater, FL or at fest dates. Gets to spend all of his time with his family.
     
  20. cricketandclover

    Trusted

    Malachi is straight up the lead singer now, not temporary. They've made that clear. So anything they do moving forward should be assumed to be with him.
     
  21. irthesteve

    formerly irthesteve Prestigious

    Stephen
    Is
    Never
    Coming
    Back
     
  22. zsoty27

    "I am the patron saint of lost causes"

    He also said in 2014 that the band won’t come back ever so…
     
  23. ChampsMusic

    Instagram.com/ChampsMusic

    We'll see what the future holds! However, I'm very glass-half-empty regarding this. What was stated as a touring break has turned into something permanent, so I'm personally not getting my hopes up for Stephen reunion in the near future whatsoever.
     
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  24. Michael Belt

    metadata incarnate Supporter

    the more time passes and the less he and the band say about his involvement, the more evident it becomes that he's probably not coming back in any official capacity. they could've stuck with their original plan of having him do studio stuff and have Matty fill in on tour, but all signs point to him severely minimizing his involvement unless absolutely necessary (i.e. MMF playing at the same time during a festival) or if they're all in the same area. if he/they wanted to reassure people about his continued involvement, they would, but they haven't, and i unfortunately don't see that changing at this point
     
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  25. Ronald.

    Ronstile.

    Whether Stephen comes back or not, I do not see Matty keeping up with this for longer than 3 years or so unless they drop way down in tours