Anberlin

The Profile

Anberlin is an American alternative rock band formed in Florida in 2002. They earned acclaim for albums like Never Take Friendship Personal, Cities, and Vital, and scored a major US alternative hit with Feel Good Drag. After disbanding in 2014 following Lowborn, they regrouped in 2018 and continue to perform and release music.

American alternative rock band from Florida; formed in 2002; active 2002–2014 and 2018–present; known for the No. 1 Billboard Alternative Songs single Feel Good Drag; acclaimed albums include Never Take Friendship Personal, Cities, New Surrender, Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place, Vital, and Lowborn. Review notes: Vital recalls the elaborate sound of Cities, strengthens choruses compared with its predecessor, and features Christie DuPré on God, Drugs & Sex; Stephen Christian’s side project Anchor & Braille is cited as an influence.

One review focuses on Anberlin’s Vital, praising its blend of edgy guitars, ballads, and electronic touches, and noting echoes of Cities. Stephen Christian’s distinctive voice, stronger choruses, and sharpened political/emotional lyrics are highlighted. Standout tracks cited include Self Starter, Little Tyrants, Other Side, Innocents, Type Three, Desires, Modern Age, Intentions, Orpheum, and the closer God, Drugs & Sex featuring Christie DuPré. Overall verdict: a phenomenal album.