The album showcased a rap-rock fusion of a post-hardcore or melodic rock style with a nu metal or rap rock leaning sound, similar to that utilized by bands such Rage Against the Machine or 311, or by their peers such as P.O.D., Pillar, and Thousand Foot Krutch, among others, but with more emphasis in the post-hardcore leanings of the band's style.
The album's sound showcased a nu metal/rap influenced rock style very similar to the band's debut.
The band shot music videos for "Promise"[7] and "Falling Further"[8] On August 30, 2005, Spoken released their fifth album, Last Chance to Breathe.
A music video was shot for "Bitter Taste", a single from the album, featuring Cory Brandon Putman of Norma Jean.
[13] The band's ninth album, titled simply IX, was released on September 8, 2017, independently via The Fuel Music.
Lyric videos premiered on the band's YouTube channel for the songs, "The Way Back Home", and, "Nightmare", on their day of release.
On February 20, 2021, a live, "at home", acoustic performance of the song, "Nightmare", was released on the band's YouTube page.
On December 6, 2023, the band announced their tenth album Reflection, which was released on March 15, 2024, under Brian "Head" Welch's new label XOVR.