Currently there are about seven million worship CDs on the market. Of that number, about three million are marketed toward the younger generation as "alternative" worship. But until now, all of them have been posers. The Rock and Roll Worship Circus is the first band that truly captures both the heart of worship AND the heart of rock and roll. Rather than just being a selection of choruses repeated over and over again ad nauseam (isn't there a verse in the Bible about vain repetition?), this disc presents genuine worship lyrics packaged in music that is a blend of everything from the Monkees, Beatles, and Stones to Pink Floyd and the Violet Burning. The band was born out of several worship bands at a Longview, Washington church, and is headed by lead singer Gabriel Wilson, and his wife, Melanie "Blurr" Wilson.
The album kicks off with "Ride," which the band calls its mission statement. There isn't a bad song on the disc, but standouts include "Space Angel," "Party Song," "Your Crown" (which features boxes instead of drums, and a toy piano), "The Undiscovered," and "I Will Wait" featuring Blurr's dreamy vocals. The disc even includes three bonus tracks that don't quite fall into the "worship" mode, but are interesting nonetheless, especially the song "Hairboy."
This ain't your mama's worship band. Rejoice and Amen!
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The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Andy ArgyrakisI have to admit I'm getting tired of seeing one worship project after the next pop up in the Christian music scene. It seems like everyone is making a worship record these days, and countless compilations are being released to re-package and financially capitalize on some of this generation's most beloved church songs. Thankfully, I can't lump The Rock and Roll Worship Circus in with the same…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Kerry MaffeoLike other bands before them, modern rock band Rock 'N' Roll Worship Circus throws their hat into the ring of bands exclusive to worship music, with the hope that their efforts and their hearts for worship will show they aren't just another band hoping to cash in on the collective spiritual yearning of people across the globe, but are serious about their faith. Big Star Logistics pulls together…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Trae CadenheadIt is great when a band breaks out of the norm and tries to do something truly original, even if it doesn't necessarily turn out as well as it might have. Rock and Roll Worship Circus has endeavored to do something fresh and exciting with their first full-length, Big Star Logistics. The band's name is very descriptive of the music they create: rock and roll with a worship focus. The band really…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Brian A. SmithRock N Roll Worship Circus is like listening to an alternative radio station--then you realize all of the lyrics are about God. "Party Song" is a mix between Bush and dada, while "Space Angel" is influenced by Radiohead. The female vocalist on "I Will Wait" is an Alanis Morissette/Jennifer Knapp combination. "The Undiscovered" sounds like an updated version of Pink Floyd, and "Sweet Jesus" is a…Similar sounding releases
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