#286: Jon Foreman EPs: The Final Verdict

The recent release of Summer concluded the four-series EPs by Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman. The EPs, entitled Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, released during its respective seasons, featured some of Jon's songs he labeled "too intimate for a rock album". A brief review of each EP follows...

Fall

Characterized by mellow, soothing melodies. If there was one way to kick off four-series EPs, Fall was the way to do it.
8/10

Winter

Jon's fondness of experimenting and trying out new music techniques was evident in Winter. My least favorite of the four EPs, but a solid effort nonetheless.
7/10

Spring

Jon's songs given a bluegrass, folk-ish twist, Spring brings an uplifting, fresh feel. Arguably the best of the four.
8.5/10

Summer

A diverse mixture of different music styles including country and blues, Jon ends his series with a BIG BANG.

8.5/10

The Final Verdict

Jon once again cements his place as the best songwriter around. The majority of his tracks throughout his EPs were intimate prayers to God, admitting his sin and asking for forgiveness, while other songs addressed serious and sensitive issues such as hypocrisy and lust. Jon's EPs also saw the best of acoustic music as well as different and new music styles and techniques. Feeding both the physical and spiritual ears of the listener, Jon Foreman's EPs are worthy of a place on anybody's playlist.

"This is the final season for the yearly journey I've been on. Summer, (for me) is bitter sweet; a season for cowboy prophets to mingle with mariachi bands over the dry grasses with just a hint of beach boy salt.
These EP's have been an incredible ride for me and I've been overwhelmed by the folks who've decided to be a part of this. I've got a few things coming up, but for now the musical journey is coming to a close. I'm hoping to take a few friends out and spread these songs around sometime. Till then, thanks for being a part of these songs."

-Jon Foreman