PFR has come back! One of the best-loved bands of the Christian pop-rock realm has returned! The album sounds just like they had never left. This is both the good thing and the bad thing about this album. On one hand, considering that the band has been out of business for a few years, diehard fans are rejoicing that they've returned. But this album isn't likely to earn them many new fans, for the same reason. It just doesn't break a lot of new musical ground. It is very radio friendly, and on the whole tightly produced (although in "Missing Love" and "Closer" it sounds a little muddy in spots). However, it IS PFR. And that's reason enough to be happy. There's even bonus happiness, as some of the CDs were made with 13 tracks (the first batch for one major chain), although by now those are likely sold out. Here's hoping it's not a similarly long wait before the next album!
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ReAL Magazine 2001Reviewed by Adam L.After PFR went their separate ways back in 1997, many wondered who would fill the void left in the CCM scene by their departure. As a couple years went by, it became apparent that although artists like Jennifer Knapp, Caedmon's Call and others were becoming the industry's brightest new stars, there was no successor to the pop-rock position PFR had previously occupied. And from all accounts, the…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Brian A. SmithAs the demise/takeover of Squint Records occurs, we are left to wonder what will become of Steve Taylor - what will be his legacy to the music world? Will it be the mainstream success of Sixpence None the Richer? The endless speculation of when his own next album will be released? The signing of such talents as Chevelle and L.A. Symphony? The Roaring Lambs CD? While all of these achievements are…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Trae CadenheadAfter a long four year absence from Christian music, PFR has finally returned. The band had forged a name for themselves as one of the best bands that Christian music has ever seen. However, it's never easy to return to what you have done in the past and do it even better than you did before, especially when you've won a large amount of acclaim with your music. I have followed PFR since I heard…Similar sounding releases
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