Building 429: Excellent "Building Up" Album
Posted November 21, 2008
By KevinDavis_NRT, Staff Reviewer
Building 429 hit the scene big with their debut single Glory Defined and their solid debut album The Space In Between Us. Their style had a bit of grunge mixed with solid worship lyrics, fitting since the band name is based on Ephesians 4:29, which is a great life verse. After much acclaim and a Dove Award for Best New Artist 2005, Building 429 came back with a somewhat more rocking Rise, with the hit song Fearless. Iris To Iris was the third and final Building 429 album on Word Records and up until this album, was my favorite overall with stand-out song Singing Over Me, based on Zephaniah 3:17.
Building 429, the self-titled debut album on INO Records, is now my favorite overall album by this great band, who has really found their niche in my opinion. This is truly an album and band worthy of being named after Ephesians 4:29 as this excellent album is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Sometimes a band has an uncanny ability to connect with a listener and I truly had that experience listening to this album. The opening track Not Gonna Let You Down brings back the rocking sound missing from Iris To Iris and then the hit lead single End Of Me just grabs you as a listener and for me is somewhat biographical as though this could be my life story as a Christian. I truly enjoy every song and have listened to this album non-stop for the last couple of weeks. The other highlights of the album for me come next with Overcome, based on John 4:4, which brings tremendous encouragement that Our Savior has overcome the world, and then my favorite overall song is the ballad story-song Always, a song based on a true story of tragedy similar to Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns. The orchestral arrangement and Jason Roy's sincere vocals cause me to break down and this song sweeps me up in worship and hope in God's promise that He will be with us Always! View All Music And Book Reviews By KevinDavis_NRT | View KevinDavis_NRT's Profile
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