Released after Christmas just over 28 years ago, this is the second and final album from rock band Seven Day Jesus. This self-titled album finds the band adopting more pop/rock styling compared to their debut album, with slick production and pop hooks. The first four tracks are the best, from the explosive guitars in "Down With The Ship" and "Always Comes Around" to the infectious chorus of "Butterfly" and the slower tempo of "Everybody Needs Love". But the last 6 tracks are not bad either, though the first 4 tracks shine so well. "Who I Am" definitely has a punk feel more than most of the album with some screaming and lots of guitars. Lyrically, lead singer Brian McSweeney sings of struggles in life and a God that offers solutions to those issues. It's a pretty solid '90s rock album that I've been listening to for nearly 28 years, I think, as I heard "Butterfly" and read articles on the band at that time. This album I still listen to about once a year and it brings me back to those high school days but also is still a good listen.

Release Year: 1997
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