Just Didn't Get On Their Bandwagon| Posted August 18, 2007
I'm always disappointed when I know an album could be better if the production was more up-to-par. Burlap may have been the biggest discovery of 1998 in Christian Music due to their unique sound (where are they now?), but when the band tries to be like everyone else, they fail at it big time. This album is candy for the ears in more ways than one. Their first single, "Basic Instructions" sounds like something you would hear at a party in the middle of Central America, which is why everyone likes it--it's new, never before heard stuff. Unfortunately, the album as a whole grows a little weary at times, making it a hard listen all the way through.
And now for something completely different...| Posted May 28, 2009
Steven Delopoulos was the opening act for a Caedmon's Call / MercyMe concert that my wife and I went to. By this time, the band Burlap to Cashmere was on an extended, if not indefinite, hiatus. My wife fell in love with his sound; unfortunately, it was bathroom time for me so I missed most of his performance. The following Monday, I was browsing our local Christian book store and saw the Burlap to Cashmere CD and picked it up for my wife. The cashier at the store said this was one of her favorite CD's. I have to agree. Burlap to Cashmere has a very unique sound which reminds me of Mediterranean and Caribbean folk music. The lyrics blend well with the music for an enjoyable fifty minutes. Songs like Digee Dime and Basic Instructions make you want to get up out of your seat and do some salsa dancing! While other tracks such as Treasures From Heaven and Mansions slow down to let you really absorb the words and feelings the band is trying to portray. This album comes highly recommended for anyone who likes a little variety in their music collection.
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