Full Review: Jon Foreman - Summer EP

As the weather begins to warm and school is letting out, the new record from Jon Foreman is released just in time to accompany the coming sweltering months of innocence.

‘Summer’, although different in style, closely resembles the first solo EP ‘Fall’, both with their hard hitting, brutally honest lyrics. Specifically “Instead Of A Show” wastes no time flat out saying too many people are focused on style rather than substance. The song is moves along, mid-tempo, with a catchy melody that really sticks in your mind.

Using the simple task holding mirror and how it’s harder to hold for yourself as a cover, the first song dives into a mangled relationship and wanting to work things out. In a style that has now become standard from his previous solo work, Foreman gracefully sings “please don’t go, don’t leave me alone, a mirror is so much harder to hold…”.

“Resurrect Me” is the closest to a full fledged Switchfoot song and one of the few which uses a full band of instruments. Bursting of life, the track stands out among the slower songs but provides the a welcome dose of energy that the album benefits from.

Sinking back into a more somber tone and ending on a peaceful note, “House Of God, Forever” and “Again” feel like the end of a summer’s day. Back when you had nothing to do but found so much to fill the day with and are now lying in the grass with someone just talking and reflecting.

Looking back on the other seasons, all the songs fit perfectly on their respective discs, ‘Summer’ being no exception. Strong all the way through, ‘Summer’ magnificently concludes this chapter and year of seasons.