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It is and forever will be the defining moment for those few, elite bands who excel in their freshman campaigns. And though reference to the "sophomore slump" is a cliché' that is all-too-familiar in rock n' roll circles, it is a term that nonetheless accurately describes the pivotal nature of the sonic sequel.

Because the second album will write a band's destiny, forever, in stone.

Most will crumble under the pressure, and prove that only a select few become memorable, only the special will do something that will etch themselves forever into the hearts of many...and The Classic Crime would not have it any other way.

Enter The Silver Cord, what many are calling one of the most complete rock albums released in recent history. If you are at all familiar with 2006's Albatross, you know that The Classic Crime has no trouble writing rock anthems with chorus lines that would make even the most critical ear scream, chant, and sing in sheer obedience to the sound. In fact, Albatross was, according to the band, a collection of singles written for rock radio. While most offer a couple catchy melodies, The CC gave us an entire album's worth on their first go-round. So how could they possibly push their lofty mark to a higher apex? By delivering depth, diversity, and dynamics along with accessibility.