You just have to love this quirky band. They make some of the most original music out there. This is their third album, and they just keep getting better. This time, instead of just Daniel Smith, you get the whole Danielson Family. Their lyrics are at times humorous, at times very thoughtful, and usually interesting.
My favorite songs is "Pottymouth" with its "Leader of the Pack" feel. It's a fun look at cussing from a girl who doesn't understand the language she's getting from her date. This could be a big hit--it has a lot of radio potential (okay, maybe not CCM radio), and is one of several songs have a 60's feel to them. Song titles include "Rubberneck," "Holy Kisser's Block Party", and "Between the Lines of the Scout Sign." Admittedly, with their off-key falsetto voices, Danielson is, like most fine wine, an acquired taste, but if you haven't tried a sip, maybe now is the time.
4 tocks, fans only. 1 tock, everyone else
Other coverage for this album
Opus 2000Reviewed by Nolan ShigleyAn acoustic Christian version of Ween is basically the closest description I can come up with while listening to Tri-Danielson's Alpha (or any of the other albums created by Daniel Smith, for that matter). There are three parts to the band (hence the name Tri-Danielson), which is essentially a collaboration between Brother Daniel Smith, his family(e), and his friends. The first album was by…The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Josh SpencerYou know, it's a funny thing. I think I've heard more Christians say "They suck" about Danielson than any other band, and yet the Danielson Family has gotten far more positive mainstream press than most other "Christian" bands. Perhaps there's a lesson to be learned in that about why there aren't more musical pioneers in the Christian music industry. I was one of those critics once upon a time,…Similar sounding releases
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