I’m not familiar with The Fervor’s previous albums but with a band name like theirs, I expected their music to be more... well, fervent. Arise, Great Warrior, however, is more like a soothing reassurance than a battle cry. That said, each of the seven tracks on the album displays honest craftsmanship with regards to what each member contributes to the band. I love the gritty guitar riffs in “Clearly As The Sun” and echoing, almost haunting supporting vocals in “Crazy For The Feeling.” My favorite track is “Bent Around a Dying Dream,” a constant ebb-and-flow between Natalie's steady, tranquil vocals and the guys' tempo-switching, attention-grabbing musical breakdown. I hope the band's objective in this endeavor was not to spark a riot, but reconcile troubles or worries within the listener - if so, they definitely succeeded.

The Fervor will play next at Derby City Espresso in Louisville on Feb. 13. Arise, Great Warrior is available today through Karate Body Records.