Circa Survive - "Juturna" (2005)

I remember hearing Circa Survive for the first time while cooking and was drawn in by such an airy sound and interesting singer. Well, needless to say, later on that same year, after relearning their name, I popped into a local records store and got their debut album, “Juturna.” Now Juturna is one of those rare occurrences in music. The music flows like a river of sound and makes you want to swim, though you kind of get tired of swimming at some point. It may be better if I explain.

The album itself is great. Anthony Greens’ lyrics are above par, dealing manly with subjects and ideals from the movie, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (along with a few others movies & books), while his haunting voice harmonies perfectly with the band. The band itself is well rehearsed and trained; bringing a ghostly quailed to each and every song. Some of the stand out tracks would have to be, “In Fear and Faith,” “We're All Thieves” and “The Great Golden Baby.”

Some of problems I had with the album, however, were while I do enjoy experimental kinds of music, it get tiresome at times. Such as “Wish Resign” where it just goes a little too long for my taste. I would have also liked to have heard more of the band in each song instead of, and this is kind of it feels like, focusing more on Green’s vocal capabilities. Yes, I know he has a great voice, but I want to also hear the band.

So while I do enjoy this record, I don’t enjoy every song on here. Nonetheless, I find the album very unique and its’ staying power strong. I’m giving this “four out of five stars.” I suggest this to your friends who are looking for something new musically and who like Pink Floyd. Cheers.