Atlanta-based group Casting Crowns has crafted their driving pop-rock style for more than three years as the worship band for their home church. Catching the attention of key music leaders, Casting Crowns has become the first artist on a new imprint founded by Mark Miller of country super group Sawyer Brown, and the band's self-titled debut is being produced by Miller and multiple Dove Award winner Steven Curtis Chapman. Casting Crowns includes straight-forward lyrics aimed at the church, including "If We Are The Body."
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One Of The Best Debut Albums In A Long Time| Posted January 29, 2008
Casting Crowns began as a student worship band in Daytona Beach, FL in 1999, but unlike many of the "youth group bands" that are releasing sub-par music into the marketplace, the debut album from Casting Crowns is a wonderful collection of songs overflowing with challenging lyrics pointed directly at the forehead of the church. Lead by Mark Hall, a youth pastor for the past 12 years, the group's ability to blend captivating choruses, harmonies and hard-to-hear truths were perfected in the studio by co-producers Mark Miller (the hyper-animated frontman for the veteran country group Sawyer Brown) and Steven Curtis Chapman. On songs like "American Dream," which documents a father's neglect as he chases after the material nature of providing for his family, and "If We Are The Body," challenges Christians in the church to step outside the exclusive circles we are involved in and see the needs of others around us. Standout tracks include "Voice of Truth," a beautifully written song about keeping your focus in a world that continues to distract us, and "Who Am I," a powerful ballad where Mark drops a simple reminder of God's grace: "Not because of who I am / But because of what You've done / Not because of what I've done / But because of who You are." The song is given even more depth by Melodee DeVevo's vocals, reminiscent of Caedmon's Call. After listening to this album, you can't help but feel reenergized to continue to reach higher for God's standards...just like any good Sunday sermon should do.
Possibly Best Christian CD Ever!| Posted July 13, 2007
There are a few landmark CD's in Christian music history (Jesus Freak-dc Talk, Jars of Clay-Jars of Clay) and I think this CD is in that same category. I've seen Casting Crowns live twice as well which really helps bring out the amazing energy in these songs. I never get tired of "Who Am I", "Voice of Truth", "Here I Go Again" and one of my favorite songs is "What If His People Prayed". If you only buy CD's that have several hits on them, then this is the CD for you.
Casting Crowns is a wonderful album| Posted August 08, 2007
When the Hit song "if we are the body" first was released on the radio, it turned heads to see Casting Crowns, a band that would set its reputation on good music and amazing lyrics.
Casting Crowns self-titled debut is light rock with praise and worship. Although the music is not flat out amazing, it does not do the album any harm. Past the praise and worship songs, are the more grabbing songs like "here I go again" and the hits, "who am I" and "voice of truth".
But what makes Casting Crowns even more spectacular is the songs that question how and why we do things. The great songs on the CD are "American dream", "what if his people prayed" and the hit "if we are the body".
Overall the first six tracks are the life of the CD, but the powerful lyrics and good music makes Casting Crown's opening album a CD that every Christian can enjoy.
Overused, Overdone, Overrated| Posted July 14, 2007
There are only 1.5 songs on this album that are any good. Yes, I know that people will read this and write me death threats, and reasons why I'm insane, but it's true.
"If We Are The Body" is the only great song on the album. It had a good beat, an off-beat message, and is done in such a way that it saves itself from being like the rest of the album. This is actually still my favorite Casting Crowns song, still. Well, actually it's still the only song the band has done that is great, still, after 4 years. Sad.
The song that is half-good is "Voice Of Truth" which is a great song, but when you hit the chorus, the song dies, and all your love for it withers. However, when the song is used in "Facing The Giants" is works out beatifully. The reason the verses are so great is a great message, combined with Mark Hall's lone vocals. The key word here with Hall's vocals is lone. If Mark Hall reads this, then paste this word all over, and remember it. Say it to yourself, lone. Say 'I have lone vocals'. Good, if you can remember this, and apply that, then you're officially a great singer. But the key word is apply.
The thing is that Mark Hall has very distinct vocals; a special gift if you may. Use the gift well, and any song will be elevated to a whole new level, more so than most other singers can do. However, use the vocals combined with another, i.e. "Who Am I" the song dies. No matter how great the message is, how great the music is, the song will die as soon as the vocals are mixed. Casting Crowns has not figured this out, and as a result they've made terrible quality music for 4 years. I just heard their new song, and they still haven't fixed problem.
Overall, the CD only has 1.5 songs worth your time. That's it. The rest are overused, overdone, and overrated. To save you time, the rest of their work is the same. So, until they fix these problems, they will NEVER get any of my love, and they will NEVER be a great band.
Casting Crowns| Posted November 14, 2011
This truly is an amazing release by Casting Crowns. I have enjoyed listening to this album for years and find it not only inspiring musically, but also challenging and convicting in causing me to really think about my life, my devotion to Christ, and my relationships with others. An increcible album by a very talented and gifted group of musicians. This to me is what Christian music is really all about.
casting crowns!!!| Posted May 03, 2010
they are my favorite band. songs touch the heart and are biblical, which is what i love. recommend them to anyone, especially 'praise you in the storm' and 'praise you with the dance'.
casting crowns| Posted July 29, 2009
casting crowns is an amazing album.
it has a lot of interesting and motavational messages that will help you when you are feeling down and reminds you that God will never abandon you.
Could it get any better than this?| Posted June 14, 2009
Casting Crowns has blown me away. This album is so incredible and I cannot believe how amazing each and every song on the album is. Seriously a great album to have.
Awesome!| Posted March 13, 2009
Casting Crowns' self-titled debut album was da bomb! When I was first introduced to Casting Crowns, I had only heard their "Lifesong" CD, but then I explored and bought their first album. All three are good, but this one is awesome.
Casting Crowns| Posted December 16, 2008
This band soared up the charts almost instantly when their music came out. I know why, too. Who Can't like songs like "Praise You With The Dance" or "Who Am I?"
Favorite Song: "What If His People Prayed". There's so much we could do if we'd let God use us and we can help to encourage others when we pray for them. This song reminds us we should pray for everything and "stop asking Oprah what to do!" lol, sorry couldn't help myself! :)
Not My Kind of Music.| Posted November 16, 2008
Casting Crowns has really good lyrics, but the musical production is terrible! Every song sounds exactly the same! Good lyrics... poor music. Sorry CC.
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