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    Rock Bottom Choir

    For All The Saints

    (2005)

    Reviewed by Kevin Mathews

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    Label Blue WindThe Phantom Tollbooth2005
    folk rockworship

    I remember as a teenager in the '70s enjoying many of the Scripture in Songs we sang in Youth Fellowship. In fact, apart from hymns in that Anglican Church environment, this was my first exposure to slightly more modern songs of worship. Rock Bottom Choir has tapped into the vigor of country-folk and added the intensity of alternative rock to deliver a strong emotional & spiritual punch. Highly reminiscent of Jesus Rock bands like Mustard Seed Faith and the Way, Rock Bottom Choir is a breath of fresh air in the jaded CCM scene.

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    The Phantom Tollbooth 2005Reviewed by Amanda WalkerA great southern rock sound with vibes of ska, folk, and vintage rock. These boys have put together some songs that will turn Praise & Worship upside down. Great for the Post-Modern worship set. People will quickly become familiar with these songs and hold the meanings close to their hearts. Two songs that are guaranteed to be hits; "Be Not Afraid," a blessing in a prayer that is extremely…

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