SafetySuit excels with "These Times".

After (somewhat) patiently waiting over 3 years, multiple set release dates to only be pushed back again, and throwing out an almost completed album just to start over again, SafetySuit's sophomore album, "These Times" was released wide on January 10th, and on Itunes January 3rd. To no surprise at all, this album exceeds all expectations, and is pure perfection. "These Times" has been getting a lot of buzz, and it's well deserved. Almost immediately after the Itunes release, it shot up to the #2 spot on the Itunes Albums Chart, and even temporarily pushed Adele out of the #1 spot. "These Times" also debuted at #7 on Billboard.com's Top 200.

One of the things I love the most about "These Times" is that there's a song to fit every situation you could possibly be going through, and connects to how you are feeling. Whether you're happy or sad, or experiencing love, loss, heartbreak, or anything in between, SafetySuit has a song for you. These guys know how to reach out to people.

"These Times" starts off on a high note with one of the heaviest songs on the album, "Believe", and ends with the thought and emotion provoking, "Life In The Pain". The album sequence is absolutely perfect, and each song flows perfectly into the next. There's not one song on the album that you could possibly skip.

The title track, and current single, "These Times" is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard, and I think EVERYONE can relate to it. With the economy and tragedies this world has been facing, "These Times" is really a song that everyone should hear right now, and a song that everyone should live by, with its inspirational line, "These times are hard, but they will pass".

It's next to impossible to pick favorites from this album, but a few songs that I've had on repeat lately are, "Stranger", "Staring At It", and "Never Stop". These songs are so catchy and relatable. Don't be surprised if you find yourself randomly singing these songs in your head, or even out loud. Be sure to purchase the bonus song, "You Don't See Me" off of Itunes as well, as it is also an amazingly touching song.

"These Times" has and will continue to give SafetySuit the recognition that they most definitely deserve. Do yourself a favor, and go buy "These Times".

 I give it 5/5 stars.