New Release from Five for Fighting, Slice - {Review}

You've probably heard one of the more popular, and my favorite songs by Five for Fighting: 100 Years or Superman.  John Ondrasik/Five for Fighting has just released their newest album, Slice. The album is a collection of 11 tracks with story-telling lyrics.

Says Ondrasik, “Every round I try to write the best songs I can, and perhaps step out of the box a bit. To me, records are about offering my worldview while providing sentiments to which people may attach themselves or escape into. Slice is whereI’ve come from, where I am, and a few scraps I’ve picked up in between. All in a slice of time.

Slice, Track Listing

1. Slice

2. Note To The Unknown Soldier

3. Tuesday

4. Chances

5. This Dance

6. Above The Timberline

7. Transfer

8. Hope

9. Story Of Your Life

10. Love Can't Change The Weather

11. Augie Nieto

Of all of the tracks my favorites are: Story of Your Life, Slice, Chances, This Dance and Above the Timberline. I'm a big fan Billy Joel's piano heavy music, and there are many similarities between the two artists; especially with songs This Dance and Notes to an Unknown Soldier.  I'm sure that John Ondrasik must draw inspiration from Billy Joel's music. My least favorite track is Hope.  It's probably the intro that does it, very hokey with a hidey-ho flair to it.  I was also not to keen on Transfer, Tuesday or Love Can't Change the Weather.  There are a few good tracks but I feel the album could have been much better.  I probably would not have purchased the entire thing. If you're a big Five for Fighting fan, I'm sure you'll feel that it's worth adding to your collection.  Don't just take my word for it: Go ahead and listen for yourself.  You can listen to the tracks and purchase the album right here if you so choose.

Some Fun Facts You'll Love:

• In Feb 2007 John launched a charity driven website – whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com that raises money for various charities when users view video clips provided by visitors to the site. Current views are over 3 million with approx. $300,000 donated!
• John is a dedicated supporter of US Troops, performing for US Forces at Guantanamo Bay, Hawaii, Guam & Japan on USO tours
• John created & produced “For the Troops”, a CD compilation of superstar recordings that is available for free to every active service person in US Armed Forces
• Along with numerous television licenses, John’s composed songs for “August Rush”, “The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants”, “We Were Soldiers”, “Chicken Little” & “Everyone’s Hero"
• John loves sports and writing (and not just great songs)! He penned a regular hockey column for SportsIllustrated.com from 2005-2007, and freelances for various publications.

Connect with Five for Fighting/John Ondrasik:

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Facebook Fan Page

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Five for Fighting Tour Dates:

18-Oct Toronto, ON El Mocambo
20-Oct New York, NY City Winery
22-Oct Bay Shore, NY (Long Island) YMCA Boulton Center
23-Oct Uncasville, CT The Wolf Den

24-Oct Washington, DC Jammin Java

26-Oct Boston, MA The Paradise
27-Oct Philadelphia, PA World Café Live (downstairs)

29-Oct Nashville, TN The Belcourt

30-Oct Chicago, IL Lakeshore

3-Nov Salt Lake City, UT The State Room

5-Nov Seattle, WA Crocodile

6-Nov Portland, OR Aladdin Theater

10-Nov San Francisco, CA Swedish American Hall

11-Nov Los Angeles, CA Largo at the Coronet

Thanks to One2One Network for the album download and the opportunity to write my honest opinion.