![]() This partnership brought along the expectation for a wider audience and larger fanbase for some really talented artists and bands, such as Dustin Kensrue/The Modern Post, Citizens, and Ghost Ship (all of whom have since released an album or two). When BEC Recordings announced that it was partnering with Mars Hill Music for future album releases, I (among others) was pleasantly surprised. Movie Reviews (Main) > Movie Reviews (Main).Indie Reviews (Main) > Indie Reviews (Main).The almost march like outro of the song is a perfect way to close out the album. The crowd singing along is also most audible on this song, which adds the effect of a harmonic choir backing the band. If the last track was traditional worship, "How Deep the Father's Love" allows the band an attempt at traditional hymns. ![]() The vocals of the song are the type to make anyone listening put their hands up and close their eyes in an utter trance of worship. It helps pierce through the song and adds depth to the orchestral section of the track. One of the best parts of this song is the steady bass pluck that hits in twos. adds their mark to the song with a great musical bridge in the middle of the song. "Jesus Paid It All" is the most traditional of worship songs on this album, and is pretty straightforward. A gang vocal of "Wash away my iniquity, cleanse me from my sin" rings out to end the song over handclaps. Quiet breaks litter the song, accompanied by piano and strings. ![]() At the same time the lead guitar is riffing to what feels to be a Middle Eastern type feel. This industrial sounding effect reverberates throughout the song, and gives the song a futuristic feel to it. The next track, "Psalm 51," picks up the tempo with heavy bass, synth tones, and drums. He describes what Jesus must have been thinking as He lay dying on the cross after being betrayed by Judas and denied by Peter. We have destroyed your son." The way the lyrics are sung are incredibly moving. Gardner sings, "Oh my God what have we done. "What Have We Done" comes in like a lamb, with gentle lyrics and piano. The strings build this incredible tension to go along with the words. The whole song front to end sounds like a musical play. Who he once was, then hang up his body with nails." After that line, the song goes into a bluesy progressive rock transition of guitars and drums. "Guilty as charged, now beat him til no one can tell. The opening lyrics describe the characteristics of Jesus, and then turn into a narrative of the final days of Jesus. ![]() "One Righteous Man" leaves the build of the previous song behind and strips it down. Again, vocally Gardner is at a vulnerable yell for a lot of the song, a tactic that bodes him well emotionally. The song plods along for around two minutes and then slowly picks up a more full sound. The first track rings out and enters "What Wondrous Love is This" with the pounding of percussion and the noisy feedback and synchronized strings of various instruments. "Bring me back my creator.take me take me take me every second" singer Chad Gardner yelling out before asking "Who will set me free from bondage?" The song is powerful and is the perfect theme of someone searching for the forgiveness only God can give. The first track "Confession" is alive with the sounds of this extremely unique band. BREATHEcast reviewed the album, and as usual, the ten member band did not disappoint. Kings Kaleidoscope put together a live Good Friday album called Sin, and it has now been released online just in time for Easter.
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