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 Brilliant Nov 24, 2009
David Crowder is a musical genius.
1) He and his band have crafted an album which that beautifully transitions from one song to another for 17 songs totaling 73 minutes. The last song also loops back around and is a transition to the first song. Sure other bands have accomplished similar feats, but it is not easy to do, especially to the brilliance that Crowder does it. As a song winds down, you can feel the tempo change and in sets up a certain anticipation for the next song.
2) The album is a history of church music. The album opens up with "Phos Hilaron", which is the oldest hymn in existence that is still being used today that isn't from the Bible. I don't know the specifics of each song, but I know the Eastern Hymn is from the Middle Ages when the Pope banned the tri-tone. In The End is obviously about the end of times when there is no suffering or hurting and we are in God's hands.
3) This entire album is a complete irony. You would not classify any of these songs as traditional worship songs (church music). In fact this whole album is electronically influenced. While the lyrics are obviously worshiping God, the instrumentation says otherwise. From the club vibe of "The Veil", to the 70's disco sound of "Church Music - Dance!", to the bips and bleeps found throughout the record that sounds like something off a NES game. The epic guitar work on "God Almighty". These are elements not found in a hymn, or even contemporary worship for that matter.
Each song is beautifully crafted and it is obvious that a tremendous amount of time and thought went into both writing and recording. The lyrics are deep and inspiring and there are plenty of different types of instrumentations to keep things fun and intersting. Each song stands on its own, but the album can only truly be fully experienced when listened to all the way through. Once you do that, you will find yourself craving to listen to it over and over.
 Not at all what I expected Nov 18, 2009
I heard DCB version of How He Loves Us and expected to find this album with a similar type of style. I'm sorry to all of you die hard fans, but this is nothing like I expected. It's got way too many techno sounds on it. Not for me. I don't expect to get many positive review ratings for this, but it is what it is. I gave it 3 stars because of "How He Loves Us". I have played that song 20+ times in the last couple of days. It stirs my soul. There are a few good songs on here though. I do like "All Around Me" and "We Are Loved" is growing on me. I suggest listening to the samples before buying the whole album.
This Album is About Worship, Adoration and Entering In. Nov 17, 2009
When I first popped in 'Church Music,' I thought, "What in the world is this??!? At that point, I was thinking in disappointment, "I thought that I'd really like this CD."
You see, upon a quick listening scan of all the songs, all I could initially decipher was a synthesizer and beats, and I was actually put in remembrance of Mannheim Steamroller, of which I am not a fan.
But, knowing me and music, I knew that I had to KEEP listening, to actually hear the words, and by the third time I heard 'Church Music,' I loved it.
It's like a really, REALLY, good Christ-centered mixed tape, where most of the songs endings and beginning blend into each other. The beats and mixes are wonderfully unpredictable and in full range, reminiscent in style from Roger and Zapp, Mr. Mister, Depeche Mode, rock, metal-ish, techno, with ballads, but they are still quite unique, and they all work, well.
The lyrics are abstract at times, but I find them all terribly sincere, as how can anyone truly objectify or articulate Who GOD is, how wonderful He is, His beauty...
More than the beats and mixes, much more, is the fact that when I hear this DC*B CD, I am put into a mindset focusing on the majesty and glory of Christ, His beauty, compassion, and love. I find myself, even while driving, just wanting to fall on my face and worship in adoration, awe and gratitude.
Powerful. DC*B reminds me that music unlike traditional "church music" can still lead/help us to enter in to "that place" of worship.
When I hear music like this, it makes me think that the artist(s) has truly been spending time with the Lord, themselves, worshiping, in His presence.
Well done, DC*B. May the Lord continue to bless you all.
Crowder style Nov 13, 2009
The David Crowder Band has once again made a remarkable record...is this all these guys know how to do? Nice to hear something left of center musically that also praises God. If the album doesn't hit you first off, listen again. Track 10 is by far one of the most eloquent pieces of music heard in a long time.
Chuch Music Amazes Nov 13, 2009
I have been a David Crowder band fan for years, and have enjoyed all of their music, so when i purchased this album i had reasonably high expectations. I was blown away, this is by far their best yet, the engineering of the songs to flow one to the next is incredible and the amount of heartfelt worship is amazing. With a progression in style from previous albums, this one takes everything to the next level, i would recommend it to anyone.
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