One of The Best Albums of 2010 | Posted May 05, 2010 Staff Reviewer
It's been two years since the release of Tenth Avenue North’s debut “Over and Underneath.” I admit "Over and Underneath" was a bit cliché' at times, but I still enjoyed it a great deal and have been looking forward to the band’s sophomore album with anticipation.
The album starts off with “Healing Begins,” the bands first single off the album. It’s light uplifting music and lyrics are like… a special moment on a Spring day when you close your eyes and a cool breeze touches your face… And you feel completely free and you know… That God is good. The first thirteen seconds of “Strong Enough To Save” are somewhat similar to Mat Kearney’s “Fire & Rain.” My first thought was “Tenth covering Kearney?” As it turns out, that was not the case (oh, how it would have been interesting.)
"You Are More" is a song of forgiveness and salvation… (“‘Cause this is not about what you’ve done/But what’s been done for you/This is not about where you’ve been/But where your brokenness brings you to/This is not about what you feel/But what it felt to forgive you/And what it felt to make you new....)
“Empty My Hands” is without a doubt my favorite song on the album. It’s incredibly moving and emotional. At first listen I choked up. It describes something I have (and I’m sure everyone has) felt so many times in life. It’s about being haunted by your past and asking the Lord to consume you completely and wash away the memories and pain of who you were and what you did.
The album ends beautifully with “Oh My Dear.” It is one of the most heartfelt and romantic love songs I have ever heard. The lyrics and melody are haunting and unforgettable.
The bands focus throughout the album is healing, salvation, mercy, surrender but most importantly; love.
Overall; this is a solid sophomore album, definitely one of my favorites the year. It’s obvious how much the band has matured since their debut. There’s much more lyrical depth, honesty and originality. I look forward to seeing what the band will do in future albums.
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May 11, 2010, 09:43AM
Phenomenal. A must have. |
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May 06, 2010, 05:51AM
This is an excellent review WOOKIEE.It is well written and thought out.I will buy this CD based solely on your review.
DR. Bull |
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