Amid nearly 4.5 million career album sales, numerous awards and consistent chart-topping radio success in an unprecedented six-year span, Casting Crowns lead singer and songwriter Mark Hall has never strayed from the group’s main purpose: “Present discipleship through music.” The band’s message remains rooted in the youth ministry Hall has led on a weekly basis since 1999. The result with each new song collection is a fresh, relevant perspective on our journey with Christ. “Our main purpose, above all else, is to know Him more,” shares Hall.
It’s this unwavering pursuit that has inspired Casting Crowns’ latest release, Until The Whole World Hears, an offering of encouragement, challenge, hope and truth to a world in need of Jesus. “As we travel through our journey as Christians, we come to a realization there are lots of people out there who need to hear about Jesus,” Hall says. “Through our maturity, we begin to see the world as God sees the world and work with purpose to show people Jesus, until the whole world hears.”
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jtindie.com Review of Until the Whole World Hears| Posted November 18, 2009 Artist: Casting Crowns CD Title: Until The Whole World Hears Style: CCM / Pop-Worship Website:castingcrowns.com Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Playlist
1. Until the Whole World Hears
2. If We've Ever Needed You
3. Always Enough
4. Joyful, Joyful
5. At Your Feet
6. Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)
7. Holy One
8. To Know You
9. Mercy
10. Jesus, Hold Me Now
11. Blessed Redeemer
12. Shadow Of Your Wings
When Dr Matt over at the Transformed Podcast posted in our group that Casting Crowns was offering a listening room experience of their soon to be releases (November 17th) Album "Until the Whole World Hears" over at yahoo music's Early Edition. I had a feeling I was going to be sitting here writing this review. I have always had a soft spot for Casting Crowns, even if I have a less than soft spot for the rest of the Pop Worship genre, and I was excited to be able to hear the New CD. After the first couple of songs I began to worry. The CD begins in a typical Casting Crowns Song, The Title song "Until the Whole World Hears" sounds like it belongs on their previous album "The Altar and the Door". As I said I began to worry that this Cd was going to be nothing more than a continuation of the previous album. This isn't quite the negative that it could be. Casting Crowns has a very set and distinctive sound that I find carrying through all of their albums. When done properly it gives the Band a signature sound. When done Improperly it simply makes all the songs sound the same. "Until the Whole World Hears" walks the thin line of "signature sound" while only crossing into the "What album is this again?" territory a couple of times.
That being said, The CD did redeem itself with songs that were just not the Casting Crowns sound. "Holy One" with a nice rockier beat and "Shadow of Your Wings" has a sound i can only describe as Rockabilly/punk meets Blue Rodeo (hows that for obscure musical references) sounds that makes it my instant favorite on the CD. The rest of the CD is filled with songs that are destined to be part of worship services all across the world. There is no discounting the fact that these songs are very well written and performed by a group of people who not only have the talent God has given them but (more importantly) the Gift to bring these songs to life.
I am sure that "Until the whole world hears" will be part of my music collection -- Eventually -- it isn't a CD that I will be running out to buy. There are simply to many songs on the CD that sound just like every other Casting Crowns song. This isn't a completely negative thing. Casting Crowns, live other artists (Third Day, Michael W Smith, Delirious) are simply so well know that their sound (for Good and Bad) Defines their Genre. The CD gave me everything I expected from a Casting Crowns CD. Perfectly produced music filled with life and emotion. I guess I just wanted to be surprised more than I was with single song on the CD that didn't sound like it was run through the Casting Crowns Cookie Cutter. The CD is a very well made album but I am only giving it a 3.5 stars out of 5.0. While this CD is technically better than many of the CD's that have gotten a higher score before it, I felt like I was listening to "The Altar and the Door" the Extended Cut.
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Until the whole world hears| Posted November 18, 2009
The Crowns are back ... Fantastic, Once again with powerful heartfelt lyrics that leave me wondering why we cant all see how wonderful Jesus is.
I don't have the album but some kind person has uploaded the songs onto You Tube.. the wonderful song At your Feet,is going to be big
Awesome Worship thanks Guys
Crowns Does it Again| Posted November 17, 2009
Just got got their new CD. It's amazing. It is one of their best CD's yet. The lyrics to the songs are amazing you can tell Mark Hall's heart on this project. Musically it is really good.
Love this CD so much
Great Song!| Posted September 25, 2009
I haven't heard the rest of the album, only the title song, and it sounds great. Although it is more edgy than most Casting Crown songs, it has a strong message and great music to suppot it.
Here they go again!| Posted September 12, 2009
How God talks to Mark through his talented song writing ability is unbelievable. I’ve known the band from their first CD and still amazed of the words of their music. Until The Whole World Hears has a great rock tune to it, but I may add that the church singing live at the end has now made me a rock star! Also on “Blessed Reedmer.” Yes, I was part of that great Sunday morning.
It's great to be part of a song that sends a loud message to the whole word about making the powers of darkness tremble as our praises rise again. Lifting up your name for all to hear the sound, like voices in the wilderness we're crying out. We should cry out more. So my good friend does it again and big awards are in store for the glory of God.
Keep rockin for Gods glory.
See you on the Road soon.
Rudy Santos
Glencoe, AL
"Until the Whole World Hears - The Single" Is Great!!!!| Posted September 02, 2009
I've heard the "Until the Whole World Hears" single and I can't stop listening to it. I can't wait for November 17th! I realize this is early, but I just wanted to let everyone know: this is well worth buying just for this song. The single is available on iTunes!
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