'Dethrone' and 'Never Know' were the two tracks that initially got this listener curious about Bad Omens. They were also the only two tracks that were heard before the follow-up album to this one, "The Death of Peace of Mind" - which was (and as of now still is) a masterclass of song structure, track separation, and melodic writing. Naturally, the intrigue to check out the entirety of "Finding God Before God Finds Me" was drawn with high expectations due to the two aforementioned tracks already checking out. Unfortunately, "Finding God Before God Finds Me" is truly a mixed bag. While the energy is present, the selection here feels like a substandard appetizer for better things to come. 'Dethrone' and 'Never Know' were ironically the best tracks, with 'Running in Circles' and 'Careful What You Wish For' being close seconds. All is subjective ultimately; fans that swear by this record aren't crazy or anything, but said fans also better swear by "The Death of Peace of Mind".
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