Reviews (6)

21:03 do not disappoint!!
The reason why i (and probably a few others too), was first interested in this cd was because the production is handled by J-moss and Co. After checking it out i was very surprised as to how talented these guys are - they have excellent voices. There was no question that the uptempo joints were gonna be hott so it was upto the slow jams to convince me that these cats were for real and worthy of re-listenable R&B status in my stereo/pod. From the smooth "Young Love", the inspirational "Power of Christ" to the remake of "I'm Sorry" - these songs are pretty much classic. In a couple of the slower tracks there is a distinct flavour that will be loved by R&B listeners who miss the glory days of the '80/'90's. I also gotta give mention to the bonus track " Again i say rejoice" - simply amazing! I'm glad i copped this, you will be too!
21:03
This is an interesting cd. There is nice production and its an easy cd to listen to. Some tracks are reminiscent of early B2K. Althoug it is good and worth the buy, it was somewhat constrained, made obvious by the last track on the album. It is called Again I Say Rejoice and the vocal prowess and soul in the song is amazing. I wish the whole cd was like that. Thats why I will definitly keep an eye out for the following album where hopefully they will be allowed to blossom as the vocalists that they are.

ECELLENT Production By PAJAM
I normally don't listen to hip hop or Gospel Hip Hop, but I had to check out this CD, after hearing the song "I'm Sorry" which features J Moss. .
Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Rap    2. Contemporary Gospel    3. Gospel    4. Pop   

Features

• Limited Edition

Reviews (50)

An excellent compilation of Amy Grant's songs
This CD is wonderful. It includes all of the best Amy Grant songs, and then some, even the song "The Next Time I Fall", featuring Peter Cetera. Also includes two new songs, "The Water", and "Come be with me", and a bonus CD with 4 variations of her songs. Well worth the $13 I paid for it. I'd recommend this CD to all Amy Grant fans.

Awesome artist!I'm so glad she released another album!!
I've always been fond of Amy Grant's music, since I was a young child up until now.She has a wonderful, captivating voice and her songs are so beautiful!I can't help it, but I've always been somewhat partial to Baby Baby(the Heart in Motion mix in particular).It's an excellent song and will put you in a romantic mood.I can remember well, the days when I was young, sitting in my room, listening to Amy's cds and singing along with her.She was my favorite!I haven't listened to her in a while but after all these years, I saw this album in the store and I fell in love with her all over again!Seeing it brought back such great memories!I do not own this album yet (I will soon, trust me!) but I have heard some of her previous work; some of which is in this collection.It's terribly good!I'm thrilled she released this!I know I can expect more great music from Amy Grant!!Amy Grant will not dissapoint...take it from a long time fan!
A wonderfully complete compilation of Amy's pop repertoire
Amy Grant has never been a huge star up here in Canada. She has her own little following north of the U.S. border, though, and this collection is a great reminder of the fact that she has had many successful singles indeed. But most of all, it's a true testimony to her strong artistic evolution over the past two decades. This woman has gone from a Christian music icon to a pop celebrity, only to transform herself once again as a convincing and personal singer-songwriter whose lyrics come from the heart - and aim straight at yours.Read more

Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. CCM    3. Christian Rock    4. Gospel    5. Pop    6. Rock   

Reviews (39)

I have all Dylans albums and for me this one is my favourite.
The production on this album is lean & very exciting - it is how I imagine Dylan would sound if he was heading a garage rock band. For me this is how rock albums should sound - Rough & Edgy.
My first Dylan album...luckily, they got better....
This was the first Bob Dylan I ever bought.I remember the reviews being rather poor, but I still wanted to hear it.Even back when I first got it, I didn't think it was the greatest, but I liked playing it anyway.That is, until I got other Dylan albums, which were far superior to this.This is not Dylan's worst (Self Portrait, Dylan, Knocked Out Loaded, and Down in the Groove can qualify for that), but it isn't very good.There are some great tracks (Every Grain of Sand and the title track), some good (In the Summertime, Heart of Mine, and Lenny Bruce), and some godawful (Trouble, Watered Down Love).It boggles my mind a bit that some of the tracks from these sessions (which later appeared on The Bootleg Series, Vol. 3) didn't make the final cut.The songs Angelina and Need a Woman are far superior to anything on this album (especially Angelina, which I think is one of Dylan's most mysterious and beautiful songs).The song Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar is very good, but it wasn't included on the original vinyl pressing.It was added years later (and is on this CD).Some of the lyrics are drivel (especially for Dylan).Luckily, Dylan's next one, Infidels, is a vast improvement.So, aside from being my first Dylan album, there's nothing really special or interesting about it.Just a footnote in the Dylan catalog...

"Shot Of Love" Will Blow You Away
Don't let the nay-sayers fool you; "Shot Of Love" is an excellent Dylan release.Third in a succession of albums to contain overtly Christian lyrics, Dylan's poetry is musically enshrouded within the rockers:"Property of Jesus" and "The Groom's Still Waiting At The Altar;" the thought provoking, laid back "In the Summertime," and the classic "Every Grain of Sand."Among my list of Dylan discs, this particular album was my third purchase and I have no regrets about my decision.A must!
Read more

Subjects:  1. Album Rock    2. Folk-Rock    3. Pop    4. Pop/Rock    5. Popular Music    6. Rock    7. Rock & Roll    8. Rock/Pop    9. Singer/Songwriter   

Reviews (3)

Surprisingly Good
I have always been a Hillsongs fan, but less so concerning the United albums--they have always seemed a little too "punk" for me, usually containing at least one song I can barely stand to listen to because of a super racy rhythm, guitar lick, or otherwise "surfer" sound (although I do not doubt the worship intent of the performers).
Fantastic--United's best release yet.
Look to You is a continuation of several great releases by United.The music is alive and passionate, and the DVD brings to life the worship of Encounterfest.There are many powerful and moving songs on the album that have been used in my church and youth group.Another great sample of United's passionate worship.

Young Hearts in Worship
For the last few years, Hillsong United has been capturing the energy and passion for Christ in the hearts of the growing Christian youth movement.United brings that trademark energy, love and passion to this album as well.While the album is excellent throughout, the two best songs are the first, "Salvation is Here" and the last, a jaw-dropping version of Rich Mullin's classic "Awesome God".The album is worth the price for those two songs alone, but the entire album is a perfect blend of United high-energy praise songs and Hillsongs' trademarked worship songs that truely lead you into the throneroom of the Almighty.This album truely expresses a move of God in the hearts of youth everywhere, and the album will be blessing to all who hear it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian   

Features

• Live

Reviews (6)

One Great Song After Another
Like other reviewers,I love the beautiful "Song of Moses",a song that will lift your soul into the presence of the Lord.Also,"The Light of That City",a song of comfort for anyone who looks forward to seeing loved ones in Heaven.
IM AMAZED
The BTC has continued to minister to meover the years with their uplighting music. It has become part ofmy music collection, especially when Im commuting to work.I work in a very stressful environmentbut every morning I start my day off listening to this CD in my car. I arrive at the hospital feeling blessed and thankful for the simple daily blessings in my life.

Wonderfully Uplifting and Emotional Experience
It starts off with a bang with one of my favorite Psalms, 3 "Thou O Lord are a shield about me, my Glory and the Lifter of my head" and ends with the worshipful, "Who will not fear Thee and Glorify Thy Name"My church choir has already done "Gloria" for our Missions week and will be doing "Thou O Lord" and "High and Lifted Up" very soon.I can't wait!
Read more

Subjects:  1. Black Gospel    2. Contemporary Gospel    3. Gospel    4. Miscellaneous    5. Pop   

Reviews (1)

...
I didn't want to like this cd. After all, her prior album wasn't anything to write home about. It was actually rather terrible. No offence to her... but there is good female pop and there is bad female pop. And her first album, the self titled one, didn't sound like anything except a label finding a girl to try and catch the Kelly Clarkson craze wave. Which is understandable. That is what labels... particularly Christian lables... do.
Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative CCM    2. CCM    3. Christian Rock    4. Gospel    5. Pop    6. Religious / Contemp. Christian   

Editorial Review

Stocking caps off to Mercyme, the best selling Christian rock band, for making a solid Christmas rock record that ranks as one of the year's best holiday releases. Read more

Reviews (14)

ExcellentChristmas music in different way
MercyMe went with a rock style Christmas album. I think overall they pull it off. Threre are a few selections I did not like.... Silent Night is one of them. It's country/folk style that does'nt fit the song. It came upon a midnight clear is a great track. I was suprised with "Rockin' around the Christmas tree" there is only a few version's I really enjoy, this is one of them. I love the originality of the old songs redone with a modern twist. I wish there was more "Christmas" sounding tracks or a few more Christmas classics. I'ts nice to hear Christmas music done well.Recommend!

Good for any Christmas collection!
This CD is a welcome new addition to my Christmas collection.It provides fresh new takes on older, lesser-known Christmas songs, most notably on "Christmastime is Here" from "A Charlie Brown Christmas."I especially liked "Joseph's Lullaby" (the only original track on the CD).Mercy Me continues to have a good easy-to-listen-to sound.Loved it!

Fantastic Christmas CD
Mercy Me is a phenomenal group and this CD reflects their greatness.I even listened to this when Christmas had come and gone.It has that "makes you feel good" sound to it.I recommend everyone own this one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. CCM    2. Christmas    3. Christmas / Chanukkah    4. Hymns    5. Inspirational    6. Pop    7. Praise & Worship    8. Xmas Vocal   

Features

• Enhanced

Reviews (52)

Most Under-rated Band in the USA
I accidentally found TFK when I was 'channel surfing' on my car radio.I stopped when I heard a jamming rock guitar, smashing beat, and awesome vocals.To my shock, the station I was listening to turned out to be "Christian"!Holy Shnikies!?When did Christian rock start sounding like that?Who knew?I must've missed that memo!
One of the best cds I've heard in a long time
TFK has a great all-around sound. They can rap, but especially, express themselves through rock. The Art of Breaking is different from the previous two alblums, but just as good.
This is an okay CD
This CD is okay but definitly not what I was expecting.I was suprised when I bought this Cd to find out that almost all of the songs sound alike. The lyrics are also not that great and they have a weird tune to them.If i had to have a favortie song on this CD it would have to be The Art of Breaking and Absolute because they both sound at least mildly good. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Rap    2. Christian Rock    3. Heavy Metal    4. Pop    5. Rap-Metal    6. Rock    7. Rock/Pop   

Reviews (4)

Not Just For Amy Grant Fans
I'm pretty finicky about Christmas albums.I hate most of them.This one is probably in my top 5, and I'm not even much of an Amy Grant fan.It's one of those extremely rare Christmas albums by a popular artist that actually sounds like Christmas.The arrangements are very traditional without being boring, and even the nontraditional songs fit in very well and aren't too "pop-y". Amy Grant's voice is perfectly suited to this kind of music and she knows how to sing a wonderful song and just let its natural beauty speak for itself.I shudder to think of this same set of songs mutilated by Christina Aguilera's relentless moans and gratuitous runs.
A Christmas Classic
Amy's voice soars on this album. It is her best album vocally. The music is the kind of beautiful classical sound that makes you feel like you are in London or New England celebrating Christmas. There are many classic songs on this album, but the best track i believe is "Breath of Heaven". This is centered around a beautiful Piano and it gives you a sense of what Mary might have been feeling while on her way to Bethlehem to give birth to Jesus. I will give you a few lines in no real order....."I wonder what I've done...Holy Father You have come and chosen me now to carry your son"......."Do You wonder as you watch my face, If a wiser one, should have had my place, But I Offer all I am, for the mercy of Your plan".....Wow, how beautiful is that. This album is just another classic in Amy's amazing history.

Christmas Memories
Christmas isn't not Christmas at our house without listening to Amy Grant's "Home for Christmas".It is a beautiful collection of Christian and holiday songs for all to hear. It has become part of our Christmas Memories ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. CCM    3. Christmas    4. Christmas / Chanukkah    5. Holiday    6. Pop    7. Xmas Vocal   

Editorial Review

Amy Grant's first Christmas album is not only one of the best recordings of her career, it's easily one of the best contemporary Christmas collections available. Grant's Christian beliefs have been incorporated into her music for years, and maybe it's the artistic translation of the depth of her faith that makes these songs so inspiring. "Emmanuel" and "Angels We Have Heard on High" have Grant's vocals soaring, especially on the sustained chorus of the latter.Her country roots show nicely in "Tennessee Christmas," while "Sleigh Ride" is as fun as it is romantic. "Heirlooms" is particularly poignant--maybe not to the point of "hand me a tissue," but it's powerful all the same. A must for fans, and a good holiday addition for those looking for a Christmas record that comes without the cobwebs. Read more

Reviews (35)

Enduring Christmas favorites
This year for our church Christmas concert, we are doing a collection of Michael W. Smith's Christmas music.To my delight, two of the songs - Emmanuel and Christmas Hymn - were ones I fell in love with twenty years ago while listening to this collection on cassette.Warm and bright, and still as fresh now as it was in the early 80's, this is still one of my favorite Amy Grant albums AND one of my favorite Christmas albums.

My Favorite Christmas Album
I have been a lifelong fan of Amy Grant's music, and this album is the reason why. my mother has the old LP of this album, and every year she played it at Christmastime, so when I saw that Amazon carried the CD version, I had to have it. The vocals are amazing, and the album is a blend of old and new. A good example is "Little Town", which is "O Little Town of Bethlehem" set to a contemporary melody. Some of the songs Amy Grant wrote herself, such as "Tennessee Christmas", and "Love Has Come". Amy Grant's hit "Emmanuel" is also included on this CD. A must have for Amy Grant fans, as well as lovers of Christmas music.

The Best Christmas Album....
This has been my favorite Christmas album since I was a little girl. It isn't Christmas without it!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adult Contemporary    2. CCM    3. Christmas    4. Christmas / Chanukkah    5. Christmas Music    6. Pop    7. Xmas Vocal   

Reviews (41)

Revive Me According To Your Loving Kindess!
Jeremy Camp proves worship doesn't have to fit into one kind of genre.Praise and worship is about the passion that goes into worshipping God.And Jeremy definitely has the passion.This CD is a nice balance of older praise songs (You're Worthy Of My Praise and I Will Trust In You), recent popular praise songs (Chris Tomlin's Enough and Wonderful Maker as well as Tim Hughes' Beautiful One), and praise songs written by Jeremy Camp (Revive Me, Longing Heart, and Carried Me).Standouts on this CD include Enough, Beautiful One (excellent!), Revive Me, Empty Me, and Longing Heart.The only song that is out of place is "Walk By Faith," only because we have heard this song (and it sounds like the same version) on Jeremy Camp's "Stay."If he would have given a completely new version (like just an acoustic guitar and vocals!), then it would have been cooler.Oh well.All in all, this CD is near flawless and it will have you singing to Camp's powerful voice.I also bought the songbook that goes along with this so I could play guitar with it and play some of the songs for praise and worship at church (it was on sale although I probably could have gotten the chords off of the internet, but at least I know it is accurate).If you do not have a Jeremy Camp album, this is a good album to start with since you will probably recognize some of the songs.

Camps' music is a must for you collection!
Glory and Honor to our Father God and Lord Jesus Christ!
Powerful Worship!
I am not into Christian Contemporary Music but this album to me does not seem like overly pop or produced Christian anthems for androids.First of all Jeremy Camp has a refreshing and deeply inspirational sound.You can really feel the empotion and heartfelt praise just in his vocals.He has soul, something most contemporary Christian albums lack.
Read more

Subjects:  1. CCM    2. Christian    3. Pop    4. Religious / Contemp. Christian   

Reviews (15)

Be still my soul
This cd ministers to my heart and soul and leaves me wanting to here more from this "new" Gaither Vocal Band.Their voices are superb together and I could listen to them all day long.My 4 year old granddaughter sings along and that brings me more joy than you know.

As good as I Do Believe...
I didn't think GVB would ever be able to match or better their previous I Do Believe recording. I was wrong. The content of Give It Away is just as good. Of course, we all miss David Phelps' vocals and Mark Lowery's humor (there is very little humor in Give It Away). However, I think the two newcomers (Wes & Marshall) have done an astounding job! I have no issue with the vocals on Give It Away. There are many songs you will play over and over (Eagle Song, I Will Go On, A Place Called Hope, etc.) and there are a few not so good... typical of any recording. Overall, Give It Away equals I Do Believe in my opinion. Both are a treasure...

average, maybe a little less
This CD was pretty disappointing. I was prepared for the inevitable drop off without David Phelps. (if you have never heard him sing, I think you should stop reading this and pick up 'God is Good!') But what makes this CD a let-down is the song selection. There aren't really any songs that I went back to again and again. Glorius Impossible and Journey to the Sky are both good songs, really good, and Marshall Hall is awesome on baritone, but...this CD just doesn't make you want to keep listening to it over and over. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. CCM    2. Contemporary Gospel    3. Gospel    4. Inspirational    5. Pop    6. Religious / Contemp. Christian   

Reviews (10)

still going strong
50 yrs is an awesome album . and i have every album he has released . most artist in country music fall into 2 listings . some get by greatly by style . and some have a good voice and can hold a tune ,. but george jones has the best of both . and has also picked some awesome songs to sing in his 50 yrs of finding songs to sing . people have said that conway t.was the best friend a song can have . well although conway was good . it more fits jones . then him . or even gene watson . .But i laugh at the frank sinatra of country music . as the difference with sinatra and jones is simple . jones has a voice . and sinatra as a singer he made a good actor . i sing at clubs and if anyone ever insulted me by saying im the frank sinatra of country music i would say ifim that bad i will go back to work at the grocery store and never get up on stage again . i did not get this album as not one song on it i dont have .

Great but not complete
I am writing this review to right a wrong which must have happened by accident. I wrote a review on this cd a couple of years ago and Amazon placed my review under the "Essential George Jones" cd reviews.The point I made when reviewing this cd, "50 Years of Hits" is that they set it up by representing each year by one song. Therefore, if George had other classics in that same year they are not on this collection. The Best example is "The Door." Which was out the same year as "The Grand Tour" in 1974."The Grand Tour" is present but "The Door" is not. The Door is one of the best songs he ever recorded and it was a #1 single, as well. Also, I heard that "The Good Year for the Roses" on this set is the Alan Jackson Duet.

To R. Riis "rriis" and other Amazon reviewers
Before you write a review for a cd, why not read the liner notes that comes with a cd? R. Riis complains that alot of great songs are missing. If you read the liner notes, it says they could only choose one song per year and some songs couldnt be included because of copyrights. Im so tired of reading reviews for cds with people writing stuff that bugs them, when its explained to them inside the cd booklet. This cd was my first George Jones cd, and a excellent start. Alot of big hits are here, and this will make you want to buy more George Jones. As one reviewer said, he is the Sinatra of country. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Country    2. Country Gospel    3. Country-Pop    4. Honky Tonk    5. Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan    6. Pop    7. Rockabilly    8. Traditional Country    9. United States of America   

Reviews (22)

Great for kids
I bought this for my 8 year old daughter and she really enjoys it, we really enjoy it. The songs are inspirational and uplifting. We like to listen especially in the morning on our way to school and work. It really gets our day going. Worship Jamz are cool, my daughter says.

Amazing metal masterpiece
Whenever I play this, I cant help but windmill and headbang until my nose bleeds. This blows away Reign in Blood and Beneath the Remains easily, I mean come on, Slayer and Sepultura are wussies compared to these guys.
False Advertisement
Be advised! This CD only comes with 1 CD. Don't be fooled when you read the Jewels case "As Seen On TV". It's not. The one on TV comes with 2 CD. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative CCM    2. Children's    3. Childrens    4. Christian Rock    5. Jesus Rock    6. Pop    7. Religious / Contemp. Christian   

Editorial Review

Tennessee Ernie Ford's warm, commanding baritone lives on most dramatically in his vivid rendition of the Merle Travis-penned coal miner's song "Sixteen Tons," which topped the national charts in 1955. But by the 1960s, Ford, a leading entertainer in his time and host of an NBC-TV variety show that ran from 1956 to 1961, had turned heavily to sacred music. By the time of his death in 1991, he'd recorded no fewer than 81 albums of gospel and spiritual music. Some of Ford's most memorable hymns are collected in this ample set, which includes both the familiar ("How Great Thou Art," "Rock of Ages") and the relatively obscure ("When God Dips His Pen of Love in My Heart," "Blessed Assurance"). Across the years, Ford's voice continues to echo with heartfelt earnestness and warm reassurance that soothes the soul and transcends the test of time as he magnificently makes these gospel masterpieces his own. Read more

Reviews (18)

Love the old Gospel songs
Have been looking for some of these CD's for awhile am glad that now I have found where to buy them, Have been converting old LP's to cd now I have found them on CD allready Thanks

Amazing it is!
This is a wonderful album of Gaither hymns sung with T. E. Ford's deep, rich voice. A must to own.

Tennesse is such a master
My dad used to play Tennessee Ernie Ford, and this CD brought bck mny fond memories of my dad. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Country Boogie    2. Country Gospel    3. Country Traditional    4. Country-Folk    5. Gospel/Christian Music    6. Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan    7. Pop    8. Religious / Contemp. Christian    9. Traditional Country   

Features

• Special Edition

Reviews (56)

Absolutely incredible but bizzare album
Of course you can't compare to seeing them live, They are a great live band.But it's an incredible CD, I really liked it = better than their other cds.The lyrics are quite bizzare, and I'm not so sure about the songs, I was troubled by some of the music, and they don't change things up enough, it's a little hard to listen to this for a long time, it gets on my nerves, don't ask me why.They do a better job musically all the way around this time.The art work is super.Don't buy the CD+DVD - the dvd just isn't worth it, and I felt pretty ripped off.It was pretty cheesy if you ask me.My take is tht the music was quite genius in how it was executed, but I found the lyrics troubling, bizzare, and jus plain out didn't make a lot of sense, I read the lyric sheet several times. It didn't flow, where did this stuff come from? I think Underoath is the best band in this space, but they are all sounding ALIKE and I'm getting tired of listening to the same kind of stuff over and over, it's like they all copy each other. This band is the only really original band and the best of the whole hardcore screamo space. But they have a lot to improve on musically and they know it.I know how hard they work, really hard.they need to make the music more musical, even screamo needs to be musical and the screams need to fit.I saw their live performance and it was like they were all doing their own thing and they weren't in sync with each other about what they were going to do.That sense is also on the CD, - now don't blast me, I'm telling what I think.Now, I don't worship the ground they walk on, I worshipJesus, so don't get on me, everybody is so sensitive nowadays.I have a lot of respect for the band.I think they are great. CD is well worth it.

Good, but eh.....
Ok first off this is a great album.
This is an excellent album
After Reading about Underoathn in AP, I became slightly interested in them. Then, at Warped Tour, I saw their live performance. I was extremely impressed by their extraordinary emotional, yet tight live performance.
Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Metal    2. Pop    3. Post-Hardcore    4. Rock    5. Rock/Pop    6. Screamo   

Reviews (54)

do you need it
here is the premise: Dylan is one of the most important thinkers and prophets in recorded history. then surely he would have something important to say about god and spiritual truth. if you need to hear some truth and want to explore a new road to god then open your heart to this cd. don't be influenced by what anyone says and scrap any preconceived notions. just open your heart and mind to the ideas and the music. i have listened to this music for years and i never tire of its power and beauty. good luck...

Inspirational Faith...
Well, I'm going to be contrary and give this the highest rating. :-)
I have had this albumfor 26years
On LP and recently purchased it on CD only to realise why I don't listen to it its Flat. Don't get me wrong I love Dylans music, he is the only musician whose's concert I went to In good old Sydney in 1977 I think. His singing is as good as any the notes are clear but is it missing that range of feeling and expression that he can produce. He is putting his soul into the album instead of giving to the audience. Slow Train Coming and The Times They Are a Changing, are my all time favourite albums. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Folk-Rock    2. Pop    3. Popular Music    4. Rock    5. Rock & Roll    6. Rock/Pop    7. Singer/Songwriter   

Reviews (22)

Underoath Meets Blindside's "Silence"
The first thing I noticed with this album, (other than this being a new album with songs that I'd never heard before) was that it was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge. This means it's going to have amazingly full, booming bass and the effects on instruments and vocals are going to be proper and fit beautifully. What it also means is that it's going to sound like everything else that he's mixed. Note the title of this review. Right at the first song, I thought it sounded precicely like Silence. The general sound of the guitars and drums sounded exactly like Christian and them had never gone out of the studio. This isn't to say that the songs' keys/riffs sound similar, as Underoath still has it when it comes to playing notes. If this is your first Underoath CD and you're expecting more of the same sound on their older albums, you're going to be disappointed. Their other albums don't sound as 'deep' as this does, what with the bass sounding like it's coming from a monster 12' underground.
walking a thin line
Underoath does a great job of sounding like themself and changing the sound on this one. They straddle the line between screamo and metalcore and combine some almost ambient melodic pieces too. This album has that hard to define but known when heard, maturity, on it. They just sound like they did an album they wanted to do. I don't think it's groundbreaking but it is a worthy listen if you like some melody with your growling and breakdowns. Pay attention to the drummer here, he is driving this machine.
I Compare Underoath to AFI
...but not for reasons regarding genre. I compare Underoath with the band AFI (A Fire Inside) because both bands have made drastic changes to their style of music. AFI moving from their california punk roots into a more melodic sound, including the use of synths on their new release, while Underoath (if anyone has their first two albums knows how odd it is to hear Dallas Taylor screaming in a death metal scream about Jesus Christ) has changed from their black metal/hardcore to a more pop-sounding, radio-friendly post-hardcore/screamo style. With a new vocalist, Spencer Chamberlain joining the band after the release of The Changing Of Times where Dallas left the band due to creative differences, they released They're Only Chasing Safety. This album was very radio-friendly and Spencer i think was a great addition to the band. With the release of Define The Great Line, he has proven me right. He was able to be more creative now that he had spent more time with the band and they really did a great job on this. Every song is great, the single Writings On The Walls being one of my favorite. Underoath is evolving and changing this screamo genre for the better. This album gets 4 stars because the album sometimes seems reptitive but it is still a great album. Even though they are a Christian band, they still make great music. When it comes down to it, who really cares what their religion is? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christian Metal    2. Pop    3. Post-Hardcore    4. Rock    5. Rock/Pop    6. Screamo    7. United States of America   

Editorial Review

Read more

Reviews (251)

What will people think?
When I was in high school, my dad got me "Free at Last", and I'll be blunt: I hated it! Back then I was looking for something that would not only be good, but sound good, and I was a new Christian. A few years later after I'd graduated, my best friend told me he had the latest dc Talk, "Jesus Freak". And believe you, me, I was big time like... WHO CARES! He asked me to just give it a chance, and after listening to the title track, I WANTED IT! Today? I still love it!
Just a few little missteps...
I own all of the DC talk CDs and this one is probaly my favorite.The only missteps are:Mrs.Morgan,and the Jesus freak reprise.My favorites are :so help me God,colored people,Jesus freak,what if i stumble,between you and me,like it,love it and need it,in the light,and mind's eye.I really recommend this!

best of...
One of the best of all time.Every song is different and amazing.The recording quality is a tad rough, but that was the times.This is tied with Delirious's "World Service" for greatest Christian CD ever. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative CCM    2. CCM    3. Christian    4. Christian Rap    5. Contemporary Christian Music    6. Hip-Hop    7. Pop    8. Religious / Contemp. Christian   

Features

• Live

Reviews (5)

I absolutely LOVE it!
I have followed David's career since 1998 when I went to my first Homecoming Concert.I thought he was absolutely terrific then, and I think he is even better now.He has so much God-given talent and a real love of God.I was able to attend his "Legacy of Love" concert this month in Amarillo, and it was truly amazing!I love his new cd/dvd.I think it is very professionally done but at the same time, down-to-earth and his music touches my heart every time I hear it.His voice is beyond amazing, and his song-writing talent is, too. I would absolutely recommend this latest project to anyone and everyone, and I can't wait until the 2nd part is released!

Great 1st effort!!!
After awhile of seeing David with the Vocal band, he's been in alot of videos.This is his first solo effort at a video, and though it's not quite as polished as a lot of the Gaither video's are, that comes with practice and overall, I think it's a really good first effort.This is the first of what will be 2 DVD's from the same concert.I'll review a few of my favorites.
Fabulous
David constantly amazes me with his beautiful songs. His voice is a gift from God and it is beautiful. No other artist have captured my attention like David has. I could listen to him all day without getting bored. He is amazing ... Read more

Subjects:  1. CCM    2. Christian    3. Inspirational    4. Pop    5. Religious / Contemp. Christian