CD Review: Five For Fighting - Slice

I have to admit, being the hockey fan I am (Go Leafs!) I got a kick out Five For Fighting's name when I first heard it years ago. I really liked the song "Superman" too, though I couldn't really tell you about any of their other songs. So when One2One Network asked me if I was interested in reviewing Five For Fighting's new CD Slice, I figured I'd give it a shot and listen. This is actually FFF's 5th CD.


First I'd like to say I was really thrilled that it arrived in a digital file so I could pop it straight onto my iPod, instead of a regular CD - I thought this was a really environmentally friendly way to do a review. Kudos, One2One and Five For Fighting.

The songs on the CD are piano heavy - it doesn't sound anything really like "Superman". If you like the adult contemporary genre, you'll probably enjoy Slice. It fits my thought of being a good CD to relax too, just enough upbeat that you won't fall asleep to. ;) The messages in the songs are really uplifting, especially in the track "Hope".

Here's the track list:

1. Slice
2. Note To The Unknown Soldier
3. Tuesday
4. Chances
5. This Dance
6. Above The Timberline
7. Transfer
8. Hope
9. Story Of Your Life
10. Love Can't Change The Weather
11. Augie Nieto

I was really happy to read about how John Ondrasik (aka Five for Fighting), has performed USO concerts around the world. He also came up with the idea and produced For the Troops, a compilation of artists that is available FREE to every active service member here in the US. Any time an artist helps support our wonderful troops, they always get my backing!

If you'd like to visit Five For Fighting's website, click here. Slice is available on Amazon for $9.99 right now. (You can hear some clips from the CD there, too) Seattle area folks, FFF will playing at the Crocodile on November 5th.

I did receive the download of this album for free.