The Outsiders (CD)

The Outsiders truly finds Need to breathe coming into their own, seamlessly blending ambient, arena-ready soundscapes with a decidedly Southern sensibility. From the soaring majesty of quot;Something Beautifulquot; and cathartic, philosophically minded ballad quot;These Hard Timesquot; to the Peter Gabriel style anthem quot;Through Smokequot; (which was inspired by a toy organ the group bought at a thrift store) and orchestra driven, cinematic tracks like quot;Garden,quot; the album is captivating in countless ways. Throughout the Outsiders, Bear's warm, distinct voice provides the perfect foil to each song - emotive yet honest in way that makes the words he's singing all the more powerful and moving, forging a lasting connection with listeners.