It has been more than two years since Further Seems Forever broke onto the scene with their debut album The Moon is Down.  They've got a new singer, a new record, and a new push from Tooth and Nail Records.  I've been looking forward to this album for a little while now, and it hasn't really disappointed.  The first (and most talked about) thing that has changed is new singer Jason Gleason to replace Chris Carraba.  It has been commented on time and time again while the actual music has been ignored, so I'll only briefly address it.  Jason has a great voice.  Although it lacks the distinctness of Chris, Jason can hit notes and moods Mr. Confessional had a bit more trouble with. 

       The Musicianship on How to Start a Fire is definitely more developed, more mature in the past.  Honestly, I was hoping for a record slightly more rocking and a bit less crooning, but I have to admit FSF are good at the sickly sweet.  There are a couple of lines that bother me, and a few note progressions that cause a little cringe now and then, but basically a good album.  They are definitely on the verge of something that could have wide appeal, a fact that Tooth and Nail fully acknowledge.  Try the first track How to Start a Fire or Pride War to get a good sample of where FSF are going.  Not a bad purchase at all.