Classic Praise Songs With a Modern Musical Sensibility., August 29, 2004
By tvtv3 "tvtv3"
To be completely honest, there really isn't a lot of great praise music being written today. Christian music, including most of those who write praise and worship songs, copy the culture or even worse yet, remake previously culturally-imitated "praise" songs. There isn't a whole lot of Christian music being created that's worth listening too, let alone praise God with. There are only a handful of artists who, like the great hymn writers of old, are writing music and lyrics that isn't addicted to mediocrity and is actually intelligent, passionate, and spiritually meaningful. David Crowder is one of those few.
I was introduced to Crowder's music for the first time this past summer. I was amazed. Here was an artist who was creating music full of passion that didn't copy the culture, yet was full of intelligence and purpose. In short, praise music that someone outside of the Church might actually become interested in as well. It's a rare feat in today's post-modern "Christian" culture.
I purchased ILLUMINATE because it includes the song "O Praise Him (All This For a King)". I find that song to be the most powerful piece of music on the album and it has yet to not bring me to tears. However, there are lots of other tunes that are just as powerful. I especially like "Deliver Me" and "Stars".
If you're looking for some praise music that's better than most of the contemporary stuff out there, check out the David Crowder Band and get illuminated.
Fresh Non-Talent on the Christian Music Scene, March 31, 2004
By A Customer
I tried to give this band a chance, I really did. After playing in a Christian rock band in the past and attending Ichthus on occasion I think I know a bit about the genre. I learned about this band from a friend of mine who attended one of their concerts and picked up this CD at Best Buy. After the first five songs listening to it on the way home, I realized that these guys were just playing up their religion to become popular. The songs seem to have no real meaning behind them, just repeating the words "Lord, Savior, and Jesus" many times in a horribly nasal voice. To those with a discriminating ear, listening to basically the same songs over and over with the key barely changing is abominable. Since when did these no talent bands become and showing your love for the Most High with screaching become popular? If you're a true fan of contemporary Christain Rock, you'd be better off listening to other bands....
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