Review by Becky Pullen 
Like a gentle stroll down a tree-lined avenue in dappled sunlight, Jon Foreman’s Limbs and Branches calms the soul and soothes your mind. The distinctly acoustic countrified sound that Foreman’s solo project brings an aura of a lazy summer afternoon on the front porch, perfect for those chilled-out evenings at home, or some background music while you’re plodding through that essay. I must admit that I was surprised by this Jon’s solo work, I expected something with a similar sound to that of Switchfoot, but this change of scene is not entirely unsavoury. Jon’s time away from the band, an opportunity for him to explore his own ideas with freedom, and will hopefully breathe some fresh air into the Switchfoot sounds.
Most songs on this album are reflective in nature and slow in tempo, but my favourite, Resurrect Me, has a faster tempo, and some true cowboy-style guitar sounds. In all honesty, I will admit that this song is most like Foreman’s work in Switchfoot, which I prefer to this solo project. However, I think this track brings a bit of life to an album that would otherwise caress your ears to the point of slumber.
The album has a very back to basics, earthy, raw sound, which Foreman has used to explore his faith and some issues that he has clearly been struggling with. This can most clearly be seen in Instead of a Show, which examines the ways we worship God and calls for us to be involved in social justice.Overall, this album is a good collection of the best Jon's Foreman 4 solo releases, Winter, Spring,Summer & Winter and an interesting change from his usual style of performance.
Becky rating 3 out of 5 Stars
Standout Tracks
Resurrect Me
Instead of a Show
In the House of God, Forever
Like a gentle stroll down a tree-lined avenue in dappled sunlight, Jon Foreman’s Limbs and Branches calms the soul and soothes your mind. The distinctly acoustic countrified sound that Foreman’s solo project brings an aura of a lazy summer afternoon on the front porch, perfect for those chilled-out evenings at home, or some background music while you’re plodding through that essay. I must admit that I was surprised by this Jon’s solo work, I expected something with a similar sound to that of Switchfoot, but this change of scene is not entirely unsavoury. Jon’s time away from the band, an opportunity for him to explore his own ideas with freedom, and will hopefully breathe some fresh air into the Switchfoot sounds.Most songs on this album are reflective in nature and slow in tempo, but my favourite, Resurrect Me, has a faster tempo, and some true cowboy-style guitar sounds. In all honesty, I will admit that this song is most like Foreman’s work in Switchfoot, which I prefer to this solo project. However, I think this track brings a bit of life to an album that would otherwise caress your ears to the point of slumber.
The album has a very back to basics, earthy, raw sound, which Foreman has used to explore his faith and some issues that he has clearly been struggling with. This can most clearly be seen in Instead of a Show, which examines the ways we worship God and calls for us to be involved in social justice.Overall, this album is a good collection of the best Jon's Foreman 4 solo releases, Winter, Spring,Summer & Winter and an interesting change from his usual style of performance.
Becky rating 3 out of 5 Stars
Standout Tracks
Resurrect Me
Instead of a Show
In the House of God, Forever
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