With eleven original songs and a remake of Julie Miller's "All My Tears," Good Monsters stretches the imagination and offers a new perspective on today's church. The eighth full length album from Jars of Clay ranges from rootsy acoustic blues to driving modern rock, exploring themes of love and loss, faith, grace, and redemption. Features guest appearances from singer/songwriter Kate York ("All My Tears") and Sixpence None the Richer's Leigh Nash ("Mirrors and Smoke"). Additionally, the African Children's Choir is featured on the moving, "Light Gives Heat," a song inspired by work in Africa through Jars' non-profit organization, the Blood:Water Mission.
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I enjoy this CD| Posted April 12, 2008
I really don't think there is anything scary about these songs, and although some think it is not their best I think lyrically it is sound. I think the title track Good Monsters is one of the best on the CD
I ride the fence| Posted October 26, 2007
Well, sometimes I enjoy this CD, sometimes I don't--it is odd. For the most part, it is Jars of Clay going back to their rock roots.
Good Monsters| Posted October 21, 2007
When I first heard this CD, I was thinking how boring it was. but it's something that has to grow on you. at least it grew on me anyways. I really love their song "Oh My God".
Not their best effort.| Posted October 11, 2007
Contrary to other reviews and what many Jars fans believe, this album is not in the same league as their debut. Jars of Clay is a fantastic band, but they are slowly losing their touch. Their audience has been significantly reduced since their debut. Work and Dead Man were two intriguing tracks, but my
interest was lost for the majority of the album. If you haven't listened to Jars of Clay before, look into their first album.
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