Church Music

...be real...
There are several well written reviews out there on this CD that gives specifics about each song, so I'll just say what this CD has meant to me. In the recent past I've been saddened by the quality of Christian music available, it seems that we have just slipped into Christian-ese. Not able to speak to those that don't know the wonderful love of our Savior. They don't understand our language, our lifestyle, our hope, our music. I have always enjoyed DC*B and felt that they never compromised their love for the Lord but also made our Lord accessible to the lost...part of the reason I loved them. This CD is the best yet to accomplish this goal. I would not have an qualms of giving this CD to a person that does not know the Lord, and knowing that they would enjoy the musicality of it...and pray that they will have questions to ask me regarding why we love the Lord so much...because it is evident in every lyric that is sung on this CD. Lastly, I normally like to put my CDs on random because I get tired for anticipating the next song and usually end up falling asleep if I don't randomize the songs. Not so with this CD. Each song flows so well into the next, I feel that I miss out if I randomize. It is constant focus on our Lord. Thank you David Crowder Band for leading us to focus on our Lord. Thank You Lord for Your love, discipline, justice, sacrifice and giving such talent to these men.

Fantastic!
Wow, what a great CD. DCB shows us yet again why they are a front-runner in the worship genre. Powerful songs, powerful lyrics, fantastic production and mixing. It's hard to find things about this CD I didn't like. buy, buy, buy!! Don't burn and give away! Call it what you want but that's stealing and is robbing a brother in Christ!

So creative!
These guys are so creative. They pick up gadgets from yard sales and tinker with them until they makes neat sounds. Than they incorporate it into their music. Their sound has always been so unique and this release raises the bar. If you're looking for something different, a different sound, then you'll be glad with this album Church Music. Enjoy! Be well, friends.

Crowder's Seargent Pepper will blow your mind
Wow, Wow, Wow is all you can say after test driving this CD the first few times. My personal fav leading up to this one was "Illuminate," but "Church Music" just blows it away. This guy is unreal in what he can write and what he can do in the studio. This CD is that masterpiece that can occur when you combine raw and synthetic energy. There is a rapid pulse that runs through the entire length of this collection of songs. There are turbo charged praise songs: Alleluia Sing, SMS [Shine] and Shadows. There are techno-pop influenced songs like Eastern Hymn, The Veil and Birmingham [We Are Safe]. There are somewhat darker, foreboding ballads like We Are Loved and All Around Me. There is also what could be described as nothing other as dance-funk-groove with the title track. Then there is the apocalyptic sounding God Almighty, Non Compares. But arguably my favorite track is the techno-upbeat Oh Happiness which still rings classic Crowder. There is no filler and nothing but hard driving electronic inspired Crowder-esque energetic praise music on these 17 tracks. And a very special added bonus here is the John Mark McMillan cover "How He Loves." Crowder handles this one magically and outdoes the original like only he can. The guitar flavoring, electronic percussion and accompaniment on the CD is top notch. "Church Music" takes CCM to an entirely new level. A new bar has been set. Mainstream will find David Crowder eventually, and there will be no disappointment.

Headphones Worthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let me first say that you really can't judge a cd by only hearing it one time. I myself need to hear it at least twice with headphones. By doing this you hear everything that was recorded in the studio. DCB just outdone themselves in this new cd Church Music. From the first song to the last song, each song just flows right after each other without any long pauses. You really need to hear the words David Crowder is singing about to appreciate the cd. There might be fans who might not like this cd, but let me tell you that if they kept on doing the same style they would never grow to who they are now. Get this cd because it's good.