Egypt Central "White Rabbit"

Instead of the White Rabbit leading us to wonderland, it leads us to a different location known as Egypt Central. Is it filled with sounds we have never heard before? Not exactly, but there is something to like if you are fans of modern rock. It may be a “Ghost Town,” but there is a lot of resentment and angst inhabiting this song; I would hate to be the roach that is mentioned here, because there are some plans to be had. As Alice was claimed to be madder than the hatter for believing in a world such as Wonderland, this protagonist, clad in a straight jacket, escapes the everyday frustration of living in the present world by fabricating another one full of lies; which really angers Falls! Then they not only say “Goodnight” like Saving Abel, but manage to “Kick Ass” like Saliva, and even make a “Change” to forge what could be a Chester Bennington solo song with killer harmonies; "I know your terrified of yourself…You chase riots/But you’re running blind.”                                                                                                                                                 Almost any prescription comes with the possibility of addiction, and “The Drug (Part 1)” is one of those that come with that affliction; “It's a slow suicide that I choose/So I give in again I sit down and breath in/I don't care about what I will lose.” It is tragic because it is hard to understand how an addict feels, and this cry for help may seem too extreme for those out of the loop, but that is where “The drug, the drug is what understands me” hits home. One of its most intriguing moments is when it sounds like John Legend is going to be singing lead of the next song, but after the 45 second mark it all went “Down in Flames” in this hooky call to arms. It’s not as apparent, but I’m guessing “Enemy Inside (Part 2)” continues the eye-opening confessional that began two songs ago; feelings that come are not only accustomed to addicts. While I was sort of pushing that Saving Abel reference, and I take the “Blame” for that, but this song sounds more like them; subtracting the screaming. “Dying To Leave” uses some orchestral allies to make a slightly edgier Josh Groban tune, but that is great all the same. This didn’t really “Backfire,” and I’m sure it was not their intent, but they seemed to channel an early Our Lady Peace for this one. I can be called a “Liar,” but most everything is subjective; you might not feel the same way, nor will you appreciate the guitar riff in the latter. There is always that struggle for “15 Minutes” of fame, and sadly this band were done with theirs; even after such a consistent album? Well folks, that’s the biz for you. Of course, I’m sure there will be those who thought this was nowhere as engaging as their debut.