Generally, in the Christian music scene, record labels look for bands that they could market as Christian alternatives to mainstream artists. When this is done, the results are rarely admirable, and Building 429 is no exception. Catering to the fans of the all-too-common radio rock genre, Glory Defined is a bland and uninteresting EP that lacks originality and diversity. There is a prevalent influence of Creed and similar sounding bands, which, in case you are wondering, is not a good thing. The album is also way over-produced, as major label releases tend to be. The only positive aspect of the album is the message. The band takes their name from Ephesians 4:29 and through their lyrics, seek to give a message of hope and encouragement to all who listen. Unfortunately, the mediocre music outweighs the uplifting lyrics, making for a boring Christian alternative to a boring mainstream artist.
1.5/4
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The Phantom Tollbooth 2004Reviewed by Bert GanglTaking their name from the directive in Ephesians 4:29 to encourage one another, vocalist Jason Roy and bassist Scotty Beshears formed the nucleus of Building 429 in North Carolina in 2000. After recruiting Paul Bowden (guitar) and Michael Anderson (drums), the band toured heavily throughout the South and along the Eastern Seaboard before meeting up with modern worship artist Jason Ingram in late…The Phantom Tollbooth 2004Reviewed by Olin JenkinsOkay, by now you've heard the title track to this EP project. Don't run out to get it without fair warning. Slap Glory Defined in your CD player expecting to hear the radio version of this number one song, and you'll be surprised! This North Carolina former indie band reminds me of FFH in only one aspect: before that band made it big as Far From Home and changed its name to FFH, it released an EP…
