Known for being musically innovative and always being ahead of the curve, David Crowder*Band offers up Remedy, their most accessible release to date. With just shy of 1 million copies sold, the band is set to claim even more ground with the first single "Everything Glorious" gaining ground at AC & CHR Christian radio.
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ANOTHER HOMERUN| Posted September 20, 2007
David Crowder has done it again. His new album remedy continues to address issues like grace, our worth in Christ, etc. He does a great job of putting together poignant ballads as well as get on your feet and praise him anthems. Very few artists bring you to a complete worship service with their albums but David has done it again.
A welcome remedy| Posted September 20, 2007
"Here we are, here we are... bandaged and bruised, awaiting a cure, here we are. Here you are, here you are... a beautiful King, bringing relief. Here you are with us so we lift up our voices and open our hands. Let go of the things that have kept us from Him. He is the One who has saved us. He is the one who forgave us. He is the One who has come and is coming again. He's the remedy."
When it comes to the worship genre, few artists are as progressive as the David Crowder Band. It's relatively simple for most church worship leaders (and their musical teams) to hear a song by Chris Tomlin, Lincoln Brewster, or even Paul Baloche and turn around and duplicate their sound in corporate worship in their own churches. However, when it comes to Crowder and company, most of the songs they write sound as if only they can pull them off. I mean, how many church worship bands use turntables and key tars in their services?
The David Crowder Band's unique strength is that the majority of their music is not easily reproducible in corporate settings. It's difficult to imagine many of their songs being played at most churches on Sunday mornings right alongside "How Great is our God" or even "Amazing Grace." When the David Crowder Band was introduced at a national youth workers conference last year, the emcee asked all those in attendance, "How many of your student worship bands have butchered one David Crowder's songs in your youth groups?" Hands went up all around the arena along with the nodding of many heads.
While not as experimental a journey as their last outing - "A Collision," David Crowder's newest offering "Remedy" is just as refreshing. After only one listen I can confidently say that the songs are an oasis for those searching for pure water in a musical desert. The songs are mostly alternative pop-rock anthems infused with creativity, fun, awe, and a genuine sense of reverence. "Remedy" also has a far more commercial collection of radio-friendly tunes than Crowder's previous offerings which may help make this the highest selling Crowder album to date.
Included in the mix this time is a great updated take on the classic hymn, "O for a Thousand Tongues," half-way through the cd that brings a sense of familiarity to the entire project as it reminds us that there's just "one great love - Jesus. There are so few words that never grow old." There's also the traditional Crowder staple of electronic samples, loops, and riffs (sounding like they were lifted from 1980's arcade games) that somehow don't detract from the songs but actually seamlessly add to them.
The lyrics to all of the songs in "Remedy" must be sung out loud to really be appreciated. Most of the songs directed towards the heavens include words like "us" and "we." Singing these songs at the top of your lungs in your car or at home will definitely work, but the ideal place to participate in these songs is in a corporate setting surrounded by other believers. Since I know my church worship team can't pull these songs off as only Crowder can, I'll be looking forward to joining together with other concert-goers in clubs this fall on the "Remedy" tour and fully engage my appreciation of great music with our great God.
Surely we can change something...| Posted September 20, 2007
makes this album worth buying all on its own. "Remedy", the song, and "The Glory of It All" are 3 songs that will hit the charts pretty strong. Three songs usually makes an album worth purchasing. Therefore, I'd not hesitate to buy this DCB album with a little bit of the softer side of DCB.
Another Great Alblum.............| Posted September 20, 2007
I found that they hit all the issues that are important and yet still add a great jump up and down track here and there. I can tell that they are really trying to convey mature messages and still keep those who love the early DCB hits happy. A homerun for sure, everything I expect from DCB and still had something to surprise me. I can not wait to see them live next month live.
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For the Glory of it all!| Posted September 19, 2007
Surely we CAN change something! This CD has brought me to my knees in praise. This is the best David Crowd*Band CD yet. For those who are diehard Crowderheads your Remedy is HERE. If you've never really "gotten" Crowder, this CD will make clearer the heart of praise and the depth of worship that this band brings to the face of Christian music. Thank you Crowder &Band for your heart of worship and your dedication to bringing God's heartbeat to us. I can feel it!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ON A SCALE FROM 1-10, THIS CD AMAZING!!!!!| Posted September 20, 2007
This is a Crowder Band CD, which translate into great, amazing, awesome, spectacular, superb, and just excellent.
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