Never Be Taken Alive is Count The Stars debut album from Victory Records. A highly energetic and robust Albany foursome distinguish themselves as highly well established musicians alongside a very well crafted production by Dave Cobb. "Never Be Taken Alive" can really be considered one of the best albums out, as of yet, this year.

With great lyrics and vocals, Chris Kasarjian, principle songwriter, along with Adam Manning on back up vocals and lead guitar, creates a very principled album. The song, "All Good Things" clearly illustrate that from the very beginning with the acoustic guitar strumming away and the electric guitar lingering in the background. Chris Kasarjian's melodious voice often builds to a very triumphant crescendo. He needs to be applauded for this fastidious piece. On the ballad, "Pictures", you, once again, find yourself in awe of Chris Kasarjian., For the guitar enthusiast, the song "Understand" employs some very nice guitar effects. Mesh in David Shapiro's skillful drumming and you have standout material.

These men were really in the pocket all through the entire album. I must say that just about every song on this album is unbelievably good. Count the Stars really need to commended for this great album. I’m glad that in today’s music, bands like Count the Stars are taking their time in the studio to polish something worth waiting for.

Great job, men...and a damn fine album.

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Count the Stars
Never Be Taken Alive

Released: February 25, 2003
Origination Year: 2003
Time: 34:51
Tracks: 13
Produced by: Dave Cobb
Engineered by: Mark Rains
Mixed by: Mark Rains
Mastered by: Pat Sullivan at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Style: Studio
Format: CD
Enhancement: None
Label: Victory Records
Website:
www.countthestars.com

Brand New Skin
First Time
On The Way Home
Better Off Alone
Taking It All Back
Understanding
The Difference
Right Behind Me
Pictures
My Best Mistakes (No More Chances)
Saving Myself
Pick Yourself Up
All Good Things