One of the all time leaders in Christian music is back with a new ground breaking album. This album is a big improvement since In The Kingdom. The only problem with their music is they get lighter, and lighter every album. I mean 4 ballads is enough to kill most "metal heads."
The album starts off with "High Gear," which is a straight-up "kick you in the face" metal song. "Dancin' In Heaven," points out that the Bible doesn't say that dancing is wrong--after all David danced naked before the Lord. "In America" is next, the first of four ballads, and really cranks, the only problem is it sounds too much like "In The Kingdom."
Rex Carroll's new guitar solo, "Overdrive," comes up next. It's not his greatest since the whole song sounds the same way. Next album they should go for a solo from Michael Feighan so I won't have to skip a song. "Without Your Love," is a strong power ballad with some crunch behind it.
"Coming Home" is up next--another ballad. This tune grows on me the more I listen to it. "My Love" is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. This song could climb up the top-40 if it were released in that market.
"I'm Askin' You Today" is another ballad and probably the lightest of all, with violins and everything!
"Gonna Keep On" is a very powerful song musically and lyrically: "I'm gonna keep on/Trustin' in God's son/Lord I need you." "I Shout" is a song about praising the Lord. They have a great lyrical approach on this song, but the music is dull. The last song on the album, "Long Road To Walk," a pretty good rocker.
Overall this is a good album and is worth having for hard rock/metal fans. The album has its ups and downs but it's a solid project.
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