The album for which all in the Christian ska scene have patiently waited is finally here. With this kind of music, energy is the word, and rarely have I heard so much. "Awesome God" is well done with a few altered lyrics, but keeps the chorus intact. Toward the end of the tune, it takes on a similarity to the classic Unashamed version. The medley of "Jesus, Name Above All Names" and "More Precious than Silver" contrasts modern ska with 50's du-wop, while maintaining a decent continuity via similar chord progressions. Metal fans will either love or hate "Joy," which takes some cool, messy metal guitar and puts it in context of the band's token genre. The combination is, I suppose, purposefully comical, yet tastefully done. All songs are, of course, profoundly different than your church's worship band would play, but come Sunday, you'll be wanting them to try these songs the Insyderz way. This project must have been a blast to record, and edifying at the same time.
Other coverage for this album
The Lighthouse Unsorted 1998Reviewed by J.J. MerrickThe Insyderz, the ska band claiming roots from the Motor City, have done it again. They have come out with an album that is not only high in energy, but packed with vitamin C too. Skalleluia! sports a ska-core sound that is more like Six Feet Deep with a brass section than your typical sweet-sounding ska album. As a ska fan and also a praise and worship leader, I found this album very enjoyable.…The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Shari LloydYouth of the world, it's time for revolt. Tired of those acoustic guitar praise songs? Run out and buy two copies of this CD--one for yourself, of course, and the other for your youth leader. You'll be doing yourself a favor. You'll still hear the same old songs. You know the ones I mean; "Oh, Lord You're Beautiful," "Awesome God," and of course my favorite, "Lord, I Lift Your Name on High." But,…Similar sounding releases
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