lift to experience were a totally loud rocking band, and, mainman josh t pearson has the same intensity in his long awaited solo debut, but in a more brooding, quiet way. dealing with many similar themes, especially doubt, god and the apocalypse. his father was a 'fire and brimstone' style southern preacher and this strict religious upbringing has informed much of his musical output. this without doubt is one of the major albums of 2011.