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    The Rock 'N Roll Worship Circus

    Welcome to the Rock 'N Roll Worship Circus

    (2002)

    Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

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    Label Vertical MusicHM Magazine #86November/December 2000
    britpophard rocknew waveworship

    Gabriel, the high energy guy who drums for Tragedy Ann, fronts this truly edgy worship band. Aptly named, they performed at Tom Festival with TV screens adding to the entertaining and worshipful atmosphere. Brit pop, punk, pre-techno dance (a la Peter Murphy, Depeche Mode), and straight-up rock and roll mix together for good songs, not just charismatic choruses to chant/sing endlessly. You'll remember the simple "Blood Of Jesus," though. Keep an eye on these guys. They pushing their creativity and will stretch its audience along the way.

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