Forget And Not Slow Down by Relient K - DeepRiffs

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Matt Thiessen isolated himself in the remote town of Winchester, Tennessee for three months to write these tunes, but don’t expect one of those sad-guy-weeping-into-an-acoustic-guitar albums. The title track opens explosively, countering deep introspective lyrics with up-tempo power-pop that pedals fast toward the light at the end of the tunnel. (Tim Skipper from House of Heroes provides a mellow backing vocal). “I Don’t Need a Soul” is another standout with its unpredictable structure, clever use of piano, glass-half-full lyrics and contagious melodies. Forget and Not Slow Down marks Relient k’s sixth studio outing, but it’s their first since the 2007 departure of drummer Dave Douglas. (Ethan Luck of the O. C. Supertones is his replacement). Thiessen also chose to give Forget and Not Slow Down an organic and natural sound. Choosing not to record this time with MIDI or synthesizers, he's stated that he wanted to reflect the “classic” ‘90s sonicity of a Counting Crows or Foo Fighters album. “Therapy” boasts some arpeggio picking that’s as dexterous as it is catchy but “(If You Want It)” showcases Thiessen’s best lyrical work.

1. Forget And Not Slow Down

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Jon Schneck
Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen; Production

2. I Don't Need A Soul

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Matthew Thiessen
Matthew Hoopes
Jon Schneck
Mark Lee Townsend
Ethan Luck; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Dave Hagen
Paul Suarez; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Matthew Thiessen
Relient K
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Strings: Buffy Woessner
Laura Musten; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Matthew Thiessen
Mark Lee Townsend; Production

3. Candlelight

Composer: Matthew Thiessen
Matthew R. Hoopes; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Ethan Luck
Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Electric Guitar: Matthew Hoopes
Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Mark Lee Townsend
Jon Schneck; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew R. Hoopes
Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Matthew Thiessen
Mark Lee Townsend; Production

4. Flare

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Jon Schneck
Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen; Production

5. Part Of It

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Jon Schneck
Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen; Production

6. Outro

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Jon Schneck
Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen; Production

7. Therapy

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Matthew Hoopes
Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Mark Lee Townsend
Jon Schneck; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Brian Mcsweeney; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Matthew Thiessen
Mark Lee Townsend; Production

8. Over It

Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Christi Bissell; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bassoon: Christi Bissell; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Clarinet: Christi Bissell; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Mark Lee Townsend
Jon Schneck
Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen; Production

9. Sahara

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Ethan Luck
Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ethan Luck
Matthew Hoopes
Jon Schneck
Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Dave Hagen
Paul Suarez; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Thiessen
Matthew Hoopes
Jon Schneck
Relient K; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Aaron Gillespie
Matthew Thiessen
Tim Skipper
Matt Mcdonald
Arnold Thiessen; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Matthew Thiessen
Mark Lee Townsend; Production

10. Oasis

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Jon Schneck
Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen; Production

11. Savannah

Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Matthew Thiessen
Matthew Hoopes
Jon Schneck
Mark Lee Townsend
Ethan Luck; Performer
Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Dave Hagen
Paul Suarez; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Performer: Matthew Thiessen
Tori Townsend
Matthew Hoopes
Jon Schneck
Relient K; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen
Arnold Thiessen
Jonathan Thiessen
Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Step Dancer: Chris Carmichael; Other
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Matthew Thiessen
Mark Lee Townsend; Production

12. Baby

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Jon Schneck
Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen; Production

13. If You Believe Me

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Matthew Hoopes
Mark Lee Townsend
Jon Schneck
Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen
Matt Mcdonald; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen; Production

14. This Is The End

Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Matthew Thiessen
Matthew Hoopes
Jon Schneck
Mark Lee Townsend
Ethan Luck; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Dave Hagen
Paul Suarez; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Matthew Thiessen
Relient K
Jon Schneck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Strings: Buffy Woessner
Laura Musten; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Step Dancer: Chris Carmichael; Other
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Matthew Thiessen
Mark Lee Townsend; Production

15. (If You Want It)

Composer: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Background Vocals: John Warne; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Bass: John Warne; Performer
Bells: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Drums: Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck; Performer
Electric Guitar: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen
Ethan Luck
Jon Schneck
Matthew Hoopes; Performer
Lyricist: Matthew Thiessen; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Paul Suarez
Dave Hagen; Production
Mandolin: Mark Lee Townsend; Performer
Performer: Matthew Hoopes
Relient K
Matthew Thiessen
Jon Schneck; Performer
Editing: Dave Hagen; Production
Editor: Dave Hagen; Production
Engineer: Mark Lee Townsend; Production
Guitar: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Organ: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Percussion: Ethan Luck; Performer
Piano: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Trombone: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Thiessen; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Andy Wallace; Production
Primary Artist: Relient K; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Lee Townsend
Matthew Thiessen; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 34 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

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Booklet

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Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

13/15 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Alternative, Punk, Christian, CCM, Christian Rock, Alt Christian Punk

Label

Jive

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 4, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

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UPC

884977340389