Grammy nomination for "Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album" in 2006
Dove Award nomination for "Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year" Sound of Melodies, "Worship Song of the Year" Yes You Have, "Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year", and "Praise & Worship Album of the Year"
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Super cd| Posted August 21, 2007
The first cd of leeland is very good... The songs are really oringinal and are really good as you listen to the lyrics. The music is not always the same.. but the some songs are really boring. The sound of melodies is a cd were i can listen to all day long. Leeland is a band that we must watch.. because this can be a band that become a great band!
great sound, powerful lyrics| Posted August 21, 2007
Personally, Leeland is currently my favourite Christian music artist. Their music is creative and imaginative, and they manage to make each track on their cd unique and different. However, Leeland not only captivates the listener with their refreshingly distinct and interesting music, their lyrics are also uplifting and moving. The song 'Tears of the Saints' is powerful, relevant, and simply beautiful.
I would generally categorize Leeland as a Christian pop/rock band, although many of their songs are great for modern worship as well.
I am definately looking forward to their next album!
An Amazing Talent!| Posted August 03, 2007
If you have not heard of these guys by now, you need to! Leeland and his brother Jack have a wonderful gift for songwriting. The songs are easy to sing along to, but very deep spiritually. "Tears of the Saints" is best heard live, where Leeland's emotion pours through more clearly. "Hey" is a funky little toe tapper about discovering God's love.
If you want to hear more of Leeland's songwriting skills, pick up Michael W. Smith's "Stand" as he co-wrote quite a few songs on that cd.
Phenominal| Posted August 02, 2007
I must start with the fact that I picked this disc up last December and my oldest daughter got her hands on it and I picked up my own copy in January.
The title track is so moving that you are literally pulled into the waves of sound and touched by the powerful words of each successive track. Some of the major stands out songs beyond the title track for me are, Tears of the Saints, Too Much and How Wonderful.
Leeland Moorings song writing is phenomenal for a guy so young, and the fact that he has helped Michael W. Smith with writing for his latest project is just a huge statement of respect from one of the godfathers of Christian music.
The Best Worship CD Out There| Posted August 02, 2007
'Leeland' is the best worship CD out there, hands down - even beating 'Strong Tower' which is saying a lot for me.
The thing that makes this album so great is the earnestness in Leeland Mooring's passioante voice. He's not singing for fame, money, or to sound cool...he means it when he sings to God. The other thing that makes this album great is unique sound (to the Christian market at least). Clean electric guitars mixed with bright piano to create a lush sound that suits Leeland's voice perfectly.
The album opener, 'Sound of Melodies' is a stirring song, with a very catchy, meaningful chorus, and excellent lyrics: 'We who are called to be your people/struggling sinners and thieves/we're lifted up from the ashes/and out came the song of the redeemed'. The song 'Reaching' perfectly describes his desire for more of God, and the radio hit, 'Yes You Have' is a superb worship song.
Leeland gets stronger yet with thier song 'Tears of the Saints', which laments the prodigal sons (or the majority of the American youth) in this nation. It ends with a stirring call to belivers to take a stand in God, and for the lost to repent and to 'reach out their hand' to be healed.
'Beautiful Lord' is a fitting beautiful song, and Leeland gets giddy in songs like 'Hey', 'Lift Your Eyes', and 'Can't Stop'. The album closer, 'Carried to the Table' is magnificent to say the least.
If you're tired of worship music that sounds like your baby sister made, look no further than Leeland's stunning debut.
pretty...| Posted July 18, 2007
...awesome live. saw them a few weeks ago and it was pretty cool. my favorite songs are sounds of melodies and tears of the saints for sure. pretty good cd
God-sent| Posted July 17, 2007
The thing that stuck out to me the most about this album was that you can tell that throughout the whole CD, God was the focus. The lyrics prove it, and if you've ever seen them live, you know it.
My favorite songs include "Sound of Melodies," "Reaching," and "Carried To The Table." These songs have been played at retreats I've gone to and concerts.
There is something about the sound - the vocals, or somethin, that makes Leeland special. Sound Of Melodies is a CD your whole family can listen to. I highly recommend it.
Strong melodies| Posted July 19, 2007
I have one word: Impressive! (OK, I have more than one word now.) I am impressed with this band's worshipful lyrics and their great sound. The band's lead singer, Leeland Mooring, has a unique voice. Songs like "Too Much" and "Carried to the Table" are easy to relate to. "Sound of Melodies" a worshipful offering to God, and "Tears of the Saints", a plea for unbelievers to find Him, both ring true. Other songs show an honest, tenderhearted take on worshiping God. Long story short: you can't help but find yourself singing along to this album. Five stars!
AWESOME CD!!!!!| Posted July 10, 2007
Sound of Melodies is an awesome CD and the band Leeland shows great promise. I have had this on repeat on my iPod and in my CD player for about 6 months. I highly recommend this to everyone!!
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