Learning To Breathe (Switchfoot)
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Learning to Breathe is Switchfoot's third release following 1999's New Way to be Human and 1997's debut The Legend of Chin. Its eleven songs is composed of melodious rock, catchy pop tunes and expressive lyrics. The album is another great project from the band, as they began to make waves in the mainstream alternative rock.
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About
This San Diego based musician-surfers released their third album in September of 2000 under Re:Think Records (a division of Sparrow Records). The album shows to be more powerful and melodic compared to the previous releases, which strikes the band's growing maturity in their musicality and songwriting.
The album starts with a rock ballad "I Dare You to Move." The first track's title speaks on its own-- the song dares you to move and live life to the fullest. The title track "Learning to Breathe" seems to speak personally from the lyricist yet broader in theme. The album also includes some wit, more poetry, and further spiritual expressions than before.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Dare You to Move | 04:07 |
| 2 | Learning to Breathe | 04:35 |
| 3 | You Already Take Me There | 02:42 |
| 4 | Love is the Movement | 05:10 |
| 5 | Poparazzi | 03:20 |
| 6 | Innocence Again | 03:28 |
| 7 | Playing for Keeps | 03:44 |
| 8 | The Loser | 03:40 |
| 9 | The Economy of Mercy | 03:56 |
| 10 | Erosion | 03:22 |
| 11 | Living Is Simple | 07:48 |
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | San Diego Music Awards | Best Pop Artist |
| 2001 | San Diego Music Awards | Best Pop Album |
Credits
Jon Foreman Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Tim Foreman Keyboards, Bass, Background Vocals
Chad Butler Drums, Percussion
Tony Miracle, Kip Kuban Synthesizer
Vicki Hampton, Darwin Hobbs Background Vocals
Charlie Peacock, Jacquire King, Switchfoot Producers
Shane D. Wilson, Richie Biggs, Jon Foreman Engineers
Trivia
- "Learning to Breathe" and "I Dare You to Move" were included in the soundtrack of the movie A Walk to Remember.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Reviews
Learning to Breathe undeniably gained Switchfoot an entire new set of fans, for being musically inventive, lyrically evocative, and vocally intensive in the album. The band just keeps progressing with each record, as evident in this release, and in their succeeding efforts. Their music just grows in their listeners' ears. -jamie
