After two Platinum-selling albums (Casting Crowns & Lifesong), two Platinum live projects (Live from Atlanta & Lifesong Live), numerous awards, and one of the most successful headlining tours in our industry, one might expect a different Casting Crowns. Those who meet this exceptional group, however, quickly realize they are still the same down-to-earth people with ministry at the heart of what they do both on the road, and in their local churches where each of the members serve on-staff or as laypeople, including lead singer/songwriter Mark Hall who still holds his post as youth pastor at his home church.
Casting Crowns' third album, The Altar and The Door, draws on this first-hand ministry experience with real people, real life struggle and the faith that overcomes. "At the altar, everything makes sense," says Hall. "When we're in the church and spending time with God, we know what we're supposed to do and how to live. Everything is black and white. But somewhere between the altar and the door, when we leave and go out into our lives, it all leaks out. Everything gets gray again. It's like we have these two lives, and the Christian life is the journey between the altar and door....trying to get the things you've got in your head, into your hands, into your feet, and into your life. This album is all about that journey of realization, the struggles we encounter and the victory of seeing it as possible."
The band is excited about the next ministry chapter to unfold, and is already planning Fall and Spring legs of The Altar and The Door Tour. With the debut radio single hitting in June and widespread media coverage starting late summer through the fall, this album is set to be another phenomenal release setting records and, more importantly, impacting hearts.
Video: "East To West: EPK"
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Timeless| Posted February 12, 2009
This is an amazing CD. I have had for over a year now and I listen to it over and over again! I also for the first time today, saw Fireproof, and it turns out that one of the songs off of this album is featured in the movie..."Slow Fade"
A definite must-have for all who love good, quality, Christian music with a message
Alter And The Door| Posted December 20, 2008
I had to add this one to my collection for a reason. It's really good. This band just keeps rolling out hit after hit! I can't wait to see more!
I can't choose a favorite to be honest, I like them all, so you'll just have to listen to them all and try to choose for yourself. It'll be hard!
Just Stop Making Music Casting Crowns.| Posted November 16, 2008
Just stop making music Casting Crowns. Your lyrics rock, but the music is boring, mundane and all-around sickening. C'mon, put us out of our misery. Please. I'm begging you!
The Altar And The Door| Posted November 14, 2008
OK,so everybody who's anybody knows who Casting Crowns is and that they are an incredible worship band. But some argue that they are overrated and that thier lyrics are good but the music stinks. I personally think that they're a REALLY awesome act and that this cd is a testiment to that. The lyrics are amazing(as usual) and the music is better than alot of other praise and worship acts.So I say 5 stars baby!!!
Absolutely the best!!!| Posted April 25, 2009
I have to say, I love this album! Here's why;
What This World Needs: The message is clear, the tune is unusual, and the background kids are a neat touch. However, it is a little hard to sing along to.
Every Man: Also difficult to sing with, but rings true. If you ask me, it should be the theme song to a TV series portraying a week in the life of ordinary people with tough days.
Slow Fade: Really speaks to those out there who think that they can get away with just a little backsliding. Good for role models of any kind, although directed to dads. Reagan is cute.
East To West: Who hasn't had days like this? Feeling so close to falling. Good tune, vivid pictures in my head.
The Word Is Alive: A very uplifting song. Although the title brings up thoughts of "Eek! It's alive!!!" lol, it's very vibrant.
The Altar And The Door: Very catchy. I love singing along to it. Mark says he wrote it on the bus to Nashville on a 4 hour ride. It shouldn't have had a "fade out" ending though. I memorized it.
Somewhere In The Middle: Metaphorical and slow, but that doesn't hurt it any. Doesn't get all cliche (sometimes my writing does)
I Know You're There: A rare one where the female vocals get the spotlight all to themselves. It works well.
Prayer For A Friend: Quiet like a real prayer, a reflection. I memorized this one too. I know so many people like this.
All Because Of Jesus: After hearing their version and Fee's, I like theirs better. It has more pep. A great song too. Profound without using many words.
White Dove (bonus track): Sung in Korean and English. I couldn't really tell who's singing lead because it's such a different style song from their usual repertoire. A song about peace, a universal wish we all have. It works well and ends this CD off beautifully.
I can't wait to get a copy of this. (I borrowed it from the library.)
love it!!!| Posted September 25, 2008
LOVE IT!!!! LOVE IT!!! I am happy that i got this cd... i've been wanting to get it!! and i love it!!!!!!!love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Casting Crowns Altar and The Door| Posted September 10, 2008
Casting Crowns is a really awesome group. The new cd was not a big hit to me, even though East and West a a great song, the cd did not compare to the first two.
Good! :)| Posted July 25, 2008
I really like what I've heard from this cd. My very favorite of the album is East to West. It's pretty much amazing and encouraging. It always is there to remind you that God forgives your sins and doesn't hold them against you! Every Man is really good too as is The Alter and the Door.
Awesome.| Posted June 28, 2008
Some people say that this album was nothing compared to lifesong. But in my opinion this cd's message is stronger than lifesongs. In our generation today, we need cd's like these to worship and praise God.
It's Amazing| Posted April 11, 2008
The Altar And The Door is definitly another great installation of Casting Crowns awesome music. What This World Needs, East To West, and The Word is alive are probably my favorites, and the album cover is beautiful!
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