First and foremost - Chevelle are not a christian band. Yes, this was released on a christian label, but they have publicly stated that they are not christian, do not mix religion and music, and are not religious... So don't let that mistake deter you from a great cd.Now that that's out of the way, this is a great cd. It's more rock-esque and there is a raw and quality about the tracks which may have helped their later cds.