Album Review: Abel - Lesser Men

It’s always difficult to define what makes a Christian band. Many are simply a group of Christians who play music, whereas without doubt Abel have produced a worship-like record with the instrumentation of well crafted indie rock which will without doubt alienate listeners with a subject matter that will have little resonance to a listener outside of the faith.

Nevertheless you can’t get away from the pin point production and solid instrumentation throughout this album. First track ‘Silver’ teases you in with the light strum of guitar and the first display of the refined vocal that acts as an introduction to second track ‘Saints’ which kicks off with a gang vocal that sounds oddly a lot like the UK’s very own Futures. Giving it a surprising indie pop edge and a display of great percussion that is prominent throughout.