A fund-raiser for Teen Challenge, the drug and alcohol rehab program founded by David Wilkerson of The Cross and the Switchblade fame. Poet Billy Lamont kicks off the first of seven tracks with his poem "America" and a brilliant mix of some vintage Allen Ginsberg reciting "Howl" and Mike Peters formerly of The Alarm singing the title cut "Into The 21st Century." What the rest of the CD lacks in the way of famous artists is made up for by the ambience Lamont and his friends create with color photographs, sound effects, and instrumental music converting the poetry readings into a multi-media event. I can hardly wait for Lamont's follow-up to Into the 21st Century featuring his poetry and Larry Norman's classic folk rock/blues guitar and singing.
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