Issue date: 11/24/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment

As if imagining that you are a child that they do not want to leave inside the water for too long, Switchfoot pull you out of whatever condition the last song left you in before your fingers and toes start to prune. With the vivacious "Bullet Soul," Switchfoot return to the sound that reflects some of that U2 influence, at one point Foreman even blares out Bono's signature "yeah, yeah, yeahs."
Switchfoot prove yet again that they are an incredibly diverse and talented group that cannot be secluded to one genre or one spectrum of music. They cover all the bases that one needs to make a great act. They have a powerful live show that flaunts an extensive library of hits from which to choose from on any given night. Their lyrics are humble and eloquent to appeal to an audience and a generation that is looking for a voice that can relate and understands. They can be loud and in your face, or they can be quiet and effective in encouraging you to indulge in being introspective and reflective.

"Hello Hurricane" is a continuation of what Swithfoot have been doing well for years. No better and no worse than albums like "The Beautiful Letdown," "Nothing is Sound" and "Oh Gravity." If you like those, you will like this one. I guarantee you will enjoy it once you open that door and the hurricane takes you away.

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