Never Going Back to OK CD

The Afters are back with an impressive follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut. Never Going Back to OK is the perfect representation of their thought provoking contemporary rock style, including the hit single title track plus "The Secret Parade," "Ocean Wide," and more.

BESTS THE DEBUT IN EVERY WAY

Think of the career trajectory of Switchfoot: If you need a reference point for the musical progress of The Afters from the band’s debut to the follow-up, Never Going Back To OK, that’s a good place to start. Just as Jon Foreman and company moved from the fun and formulaic radio rock of their early days to the creative musical force they’ve shown themselves to be, so The Afters seem to be headed in the same impressive direction.

“The Secret Parade” establishes new levels of musicianship, cohesion, production and experimentation from the outset. Familiar trends follow with a title track that could easily be an outtake from the debut. Still, “We Are The Sound” and “Falling Into Place” maintain the buoyant spirit amidst new and uncharted sonic waters. The result is an edgier band that manages to maintain secure melodic footing.

The band speaks of obvious spiritual themes on Never Going Back To OK, but it’s clear there’s a musical statement being played just as loud as the lyrics. The Afters seemed to hold all the right cards after a stellar debut, and this album is better in every way.

MATT CONNER- CCMMagazine.com

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Reviewed by Masaki M (Japan), November 09, 2009

I love this cd!! This album answered my expectations. Thank you, the afters. I am waiting for next album!!!

Reviewed by Follower of Christ (San Francisco, CA), September 20, 2009

This album was great because it was more alive and awake than the last album. I loved the last album because it was relaxing but seeing The Afters more awake, it was awesome. If you are a Afters, Fray, Switchfoot, etc. get this album you will love it. My favorite songs were "I'm Alive", "Tonight", "Myspace Girl", "Never Going Back To OK", " One Moment Away", & "Beautiful Words."

Reviewed by Benoît (Montreal, Canada), March 19, 2009

Great album overall, specially like the first half of the CD with NEVER GOING BACK TO OK, KEEPING ME ALIVE, TONIGHT and OCEAN WIDE as my favorites.

Reviewed by Michael (Green Bay), February 04, 2009

This is a great CD my fav's are Ocean Wide, Never Going Back. To ok are Tonight and Keeping Me Alive. Like all the other reviews, MySpace Girl is Funny. But doesn't fit in with the CD. But overall it is an awesome CD. Buy this CD. It is worth it. AWESOME IT ROOOOOOOCKKKKKKKSSSS

Reviewed by James Gilbert (Hastings, MI), January 09, 2009

That was great service. This was a last minute purchase and we still had it in time for Christmas. Thank you very much.

Reviewed by Ken Reed (Salem, OR), December 29, 2008

The music is definitely contemporary rock that rocks. The favorites are Never Going Back to Ok, The Secret Parade, and Ocean Wide. MySpace Girl is kind of funny, but seems out of place. Overall its an excellent follow up for The Afters debut cd.

Reviewed by Jessica (Eureka CA), June 01, 2008

Never Going Back To OK is an excellent CD. At first when you listen to it, a couple tracks might stand out. But the more you listen to it, the more you like it. Probably the best tracks would be the title track, Ocean Wide, and Falling Into Place. And though Myspace Girl is a bit funny and doesn't quite fit in with the rest, I still like it a lot. Overall, Never Going Back To OK is one of the CD's of 2008.

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