
Along with other bands on the illustrious Tooth & Nail roster, Ivoryline do a great job of representing their record label quite well; they bring the melodic flavor of Anberlin and the dynamic intensity of Falling Up on their full-length debut, There Came A Lion (02.05.08). Frontman Jeremy Gray uses his inimitable vocal range to inject a heavier, fuller sound to his band’s upbeat alt-rock momentum. Standout tracks “Be Still and Breathe,” “Remind Me I’m Alive,” and “Hearts and Minds,” are a few of the livelier songs that emerge from There Came A Lion. The slowest song from this album’s track listing is “The Last Word”, which still keeps a pretty energetic viscosity. Ivoryline have an amazing variety of sound and spirit; definitely a top-notch, rock-out album!