From start to finish, Cover Me, the new album from Brother's Keeper, is a total ear pleaser. With its uplifting lyrics and upbeat tempos, the album is filled with one catchy tune after the other!
Starting with "Cover Me," the lively instrumentation includes the use of tambourine, keys, and driven guitars and the lyrics send a great message (also including the spoken Lord's Prayer). It will grab your attention right away, and keep it.
Other energetic tunes include "Blonde and Tan," "Be Like You" (which has the most bouncy tempo on the album), "Out of This World," "Alive & Well," and "Born To Love You."
Slower ballad-sounds can be found in their first single from the album, "Take Me To the Cross." The tune of this song is beautiful, and its lyrics are even more so as he sings in the chorus:
Take me to the manger so humble.
Take me to the streets where he walked.
Take me to where the grand teacher taught us.
Take me to the cross.
Lead me to the tomb of rejoicing, show me where my freedom was fought.
Show me where my sin was forgiven.
Take me to the cross.
Other slower tunes include, "In His Love," and "Out of My Blindness." The latter includes wonderful harmonies, really showing off what they can do with their voices.
The ending song "For This Day On" is, to me, the most beautiful of the album - a perfect way to end an album. With a slow tempo and softer vocals, leading into a powerful chorus with incredible harmonies and lyrics, this song is definitely one to check out.
Overall, Cover Me has got a diverse sound. I was surprised to find the talent in Brother's Keeper to include such a variety of sounds: ranging from pop to ballads, to adult contemporary to rock. A must have for any Christian music fan!
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