“Get Out” encourages victims of setbacks and shattered dreams to keep reaching without letting lofty goals define them. A self-absorbed man learns the hard way that healthy relationships require commitment on “Give Myself to You” (“I guess I was saving my life for later … I should have been giving myself to you”). Lead singer Pat Monahan pursues truth and faith (“For Me, It’s You”), values fidelity (“Change Your Mind”) and demonstrates self-respect (“I’m Not Waiting”). A single dad pledges to make his mate’s memory a daily part of the children’s lives on “Always Remember,” noting that her beauty will be reflected in them.
The singer asks a girl her astrological sign (“Explanation”). On “Shelter Me” a needy guy begs his ex for some temporary comfort, which may also be a request for physical intimacy (“How about some shelter if I promise not to stay”).
If heartache were potatoes, this reflective, melancholy disc would be Idaho. Only a few Train tracks veer from relational regret or misfortune, but at least they never lead to desperate, self-destructive behavior. Any problems are minor, and the good outweighs them.
After serving as an associate editor at NavPress’ Discipleship Journal and consulting editor for Current Thoughts and Trends, Adam now oversees the editing and publishing of Plugged In’s reviews as the site’s director. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children. In their free time, the Holzes enjoy playing games, a variety of musical instruments, swimming and … watching movies.
