Apathetic EP, Compact Disc [CD]

This special edition EP features new songs and acoustic versions of songs from mmhmm. Tracks include "Be My Escape", "The Thief", "In Like a Lion (Always Winter)", and more.

A pathetic EP? As if!

Considering the exploding popularity of Relient K as Christian rock’s new “it” band, ravenous fans want everything they can get their hands on. To keep them at bay, the growing gap between 2004’s MMHMM and the next record is straddled with the eight-song Apathetic EP, a brief but arty collection mixing startling remakes with brand-new gems.

Apathetic EP is anchored by two examples of the band’s trademark punk-charged guitar pop, “The Truth” and “Apathetic Way to Be” (which originally appeared on the limited-edition vinyl of MMHMM). Although some of the quirky wordplay and musical bounce is present, the rest of the disc shows Relient K moving away from its roots as heir apparent of Five Iron Frenzy and into newer territory.

The middle of the disc sports three haunting acoustic remakes. “Be My Escape (acoustic)” and “Which to Bury, Us or the Hatchet (acoustic)” from MMHMM, and “Over Thinking (acoustic)” from 2003’s Two Lefts Don’t Make A Right…But Three Do, have been disassembled and rebuilt from the ground up as thoughtful, mature acoustic rockers.

A new track, the bittersweet “In Like a Lion (Always Winter),” inspired by the C.S. Lewis classic The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, clings to hope in the midst of darkness. The final two tracks, the dark piano ballad “The Thief” and an acoustic redux of the band’s MTV hit, “Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been,” actually end the EP on a kind of downer.

But with the disc clocking in at under 30 minutes, it’s easy enough to hit “play” again and return to the vibrant opening rocker. Going full circle like that, Apathetic EP becomes a snapshot of this band in transition. As the guys continue to move away from their early “goofball” image and become young men of artistic substance, Apathetic EP documents their continued growth.

CHRIS WELL- CCMMagazine.com

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Reviewed by Katers (Boston, MA), July 06, 2007

I really, really enjoyed this cd. Just the whole idea of it made me excited, so I was thrilled to add it to my cd collection. I have always enjoyed acoustic versions, so I wasn’t disappointed at all with this cd. I also enjoy hearing b-side songs to an album (just to see what we miss and why they went the direction they did with the original release). "The Truth" and "Apathetic Way To Be" are actually two of my favorite rK songs. I think it really showcases T-son’s clever songwriting. This cd is defiantly worth buying if you're an older Relient K fan. You’ll especially appreciate cd if you own The Creepy EP by rK.

Reviewed by Peter Howard (Hedley, TX), December 11, 2006

RK is definitely my favorite band, but I was really disappointed with this CD. It only came out with a few new songs. I hope the next CD will introduce me to more of RKs new stuff.

Reviewed by nehpets94 (Augusta Georgia), November 09, 2006

This cd is so awesome! It has some of thier best songs on it!! Worth every pennie

Reviewed by nehpets94 (Augusta Geogia), November 09, 2006

This cd is so awesome! It has some of thier best songs on it!! Worth every penny nehpets94. There online team(the K team is so cool. You should check it out.

Reviewed by Caleb"relient K"Baker (Bennington), October 05, 2006

OHMYGOSH!!! This CD rocks, the best songs have got to be in like a lion (always winter) and apathtic, a must buy (YAY)

Reviewed by Melisa (Lincoln, Nebraska), June 27, 2006

I changed my mind!!! This cd is totally awesome! If you ask me, Apathetic Way to Be is way too good for just an EP. I can't wait until Relient K comes out with a new cd! They ROCK!!

Reviewed by David (Yokosuka, Japan), May 03, 2006

A decent CD. Shows the other side of Relient K. The Other versions of these songs are better but I would still buy it.

Reviewed by Melisa (Nebraska), January 24, 2006

I like this cd a lot but it's not quite as good as their others.

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