Album Review: Needtobreathe - Rivers In The Wasteland

Needtobreathe have experimented with different styles of rock over their last few records.

Rivers In The Wasteland is equal parts reflective and affirming, creating a great sense of depth. The standouts are the inspiring choruses – the band make use of piano chords, powerful guitar riffs, thumping drums and soaring vocal deliveries. The record sounds so sure of itself, and it’s an impressive thing to achieve when you’re a few albums deep.

They mix things up with a gospel-style chorus in Difference Maker, while the peaceful More Heart, Less Attack winds down to complete the album perfectly.