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}} ''Lowborn'' (stylized as ''lowborn'') is the seventh and final studio album by the American alternative rock band Anberlin. The album was scheduled for release on June 24, 2014, but was pushed back to July 22, 2014. This album was produced by the band. The album has been described by Stephen Christian as "eclectic and chaotic, just like a good Anberlin record should be." == Critical reception == ''Lowborn'' received positive reviews from music critics. On the review combining publication Metacritic, the album has a score of 74 taken from four reviews, meaning the project has seen generally favorable reception.〔 In a three and a half star review by AllMusic, Matt Collar averred, "despite this heaviness, Anberlin have crafted an album of deeply emotive and, one imagines for longtime fans, cathartic songs."〔 In a three and a half star review from ''Alternative Press'', Evan Lucy remarked, it "isn't as good as ''Vital'', but it still does an admirable job at continuing Anberlin's sonic expansion", but "There's a push and pull, between these styles (rock and new wave ) that ultimately makes ''Lowborn'' feel a bit conflicted, like the yin and yang of growing older but refusing to let the fire burn out completely."〔 In addition, Lucy says the music is best when the pendulum is right dead center between the two.〔 Andy Biddulph, writing for ''Rock Sound'', rated the album a six out of ten because "it's telling that the first track is the best, and while their insistence on progression must be applauded, it's a shame that this band is going out with something less than a band."〔 In a seven out of ten review for ''Outburn'', Dan Slessor regarded the final product as "uneven".〔 In a review of 75 percent by AbsolutePunk, Craig Manning wrote, "Luckily, ''Lowborn'' is a fairly strong record on a song-for-song basis, and the added emotional heft of it being a swansong helps to elevate it above the weaker entries in the band’s catalog – even despite its numerous issues."〔 In a four star review for ''CCM'' magazine, Matt Conner declared, "Stephen Christian and company are going out on top."〔 In a four star review by ''HM'' magazine, Chelc Eaves described the music as "imaginative and perceptive" because "The instruments sound well-mixed, and the lyrics are all very well-scripted", and it is like "the sound of a decade-old, well oiled machine" coming to a culmination.〔 In a four star review from Sputnikmusic, SowingSeason wrote, "''Lowborn'' is a gift to fans" showing how "Anberlin is a band that will never truly die."〔 In a five star review from New Release Tuesday, Mary Nikkel wrote, "With ''Lowborn'', Anberlin has set the crown on an already illustrious career" displays exactly how "The group is definitely successfully blazing out rather than fading away."〔 In a nine out of ten review by Cross Rhythms, Tony Cummings wrote, "All in all, this is a fitting farewell to a great rock band."〔 In a four and a half star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Roger Gelwicks said, "It's a complete album in every sense, and the creative process that's present here marks a seasoned band that has diversified themselves in fine ways."〔 In a four star review for Jesus Freak Hideout's second opinion, Michael Weaver wrote, "While this isn't the Anberlin album the selfish fan in me wanted for their grand finale, it's a really nice send-off regardless and it's nice to see them go out the way they wanted."〔 In a four star review for Jesus Freak Hideout's Additional 2 Cents, John DiBiase wrote, "This may not be the mighty bow-out that all fans were hoping for, but it's easily some of the best alt rock of the year, regardless."〔 Scott Fryberger in another 2 Cents review rated the album four and a half stars because "Anberlin is a class act, and ''Lowborn'' is an excellent way to go out."〔 Mark Rice, in yet another 2 Cents review, rated the album four stars and said that, according to him, it is "more mellow" than fans expect, whilst "the music often overpowers Stephen Christian's vocals to the point of intelligibility."〔 Conversely, Rice said that "while ''Lowborn'' may not be the "final album" most fans hoped it would be, that does not detract from its excellence."〔 In another 2 Cents review by Wayne Myatt, he rated the album four and a half stars noting, "Although this album is certainly a departure from past releases, it still provides a fresh sound that becomes more rewarding after each listen."〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Lowborn」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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