Led by a desire to meet face-to-face with the different cultures they had heard so much about through their work with Compassion International and the Dalit Freedom Network, Caedmon's Call decided to record their new album in India, Ecuador and Brazil. They went to minister and ended up being ministered to as the people of these countries showed them a love and passion for Christ in the midst of unbelievable persecution and poverty.
From the Dalit's ("broken people") of India to Ecuador's impoverished peasants, Caedmon's Call uncovered a rich musical and cultural heritage as well as a deep faith that transcended obstacles that would leave most American's hopeless. The album, Share the Well, chronicles these experiences through songs and music that reflect those cultures but in a way that is distinctively Caedmon's Call.
The resulting project is a uniquely beautiful and moving recording that will inspire and challenge you to live in a spirit of faith, hope and trust. Features "Share the Well," "There's Only One (Holy One)," "All I Need (I Did Not Catch Her Name)" and more.
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iTunes says...| Posted June 18, 2008
...that I've listened to this album too many times for me not to rate it.
I'm a longtime fan of Caedmon's Call and can't seem to dislike anything they put out. This album is one of my faves, though. Every track is filled with the different cultures the band experienced in South America and India, and combined with their natural folk-y sound, all of the different styles work so well together.
The songs are catchy without being cliche, and I love the storytelling that happens. "All I Need (Did Not Catch Her Name)" is probably my favorite story on the track, because I cannot seem to pick a favorite song! However, the first full track on the album, "Share the Well," does contain one of my favorite lyrics ever:
"You know I've heard good people say / 'There's nothing I can do half a world away' / Well maybe you've got money / maybe you've got time / maybe you've got the Living Well / that ain't ever running dry"
That sets the tone for the album. It's great to get you thinking about social justice and the music will be stuck in your head for days (in a good way!)
most enjoyable| Posted September 06, 2007
my house mate had just come back from a mission trip to India when she got this cd so alot of these songs were very powerful for her I love Sarala and Share the Well and International Love Song
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