Children of the Consuming Fire

Item: Come Home Phlubber (The Prodigal Son Epic)
Author: Keith A. Valentine

Come Home Phlubber (The Prodigal Son Epic)

(1993)

Reviewed by Keith A. Valentine

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Label New Breed MusicThe LighthouseApril 1993

alternative rock grunge

In this follow-up to their debut album, the CHILDREN explode with some exciting, powerful, alternative grooves. This album contains twelve songs which I guarantee will not disappoint any fan of alternative music. Although I, myself, have not had an opportunity to hear their first album, I have talked to those who have and I know that they have not been the least bit let down.

If you are not at all familiar with these guys, they are Tom Curiel-drums, Jon Bestwick-guitar, Skeddie Arizmendi-guitar, and Marc Rivera-bass and leading vocals. Upon first impression, the CHILDREN reminded me of the Newsboys' latest release, only grittier and far more alternative.

As far as the message they portray, it is one which greatly applies to each of us at one time or another. As is seen in the title, the album is The Prodigal Son Epic. The band has this to say about that, "We feel that in everyone's life there has been a time when they have felt far from God. We feel the songs on this album will let people know that they're not alone and that their situation represents the call God has for them."

One particular song, "Father Take Me" portrays the only thing that we can do, the only thing we should do when committing our lives to Christ. The chorus states the cry that we as Christians should be crying out to our Lord-"Let me be your hands/Let me be your voice/Father take me/Father take me."

Basically, I'd say that Come Home Phlubber, is a killer album. It is definitely one that any alternative fan should add to the list of "must gets" and one that I would also recommend to anyone who is interested in the "Seattle sound."