Meyers Has A Big 'Heart'
Posted December 06, 2008
By lovexoutxloud,
After hearing Krystal’s amazing first CD, I got this one without bothering to preview any of the songs. I just assumed it would be good. And guess what? It is!
It starts off with “Collide”--not one of my favorites, but a good opener. Next came “Live,” a song about trusting God and living the way He wants you to.
Power ballad “The Beauty of Grace” is by far one of the most AMAZING songs I have ever heard. It shows off Krystal’s voice and songwriting talent. “There’s freedom from your scars, the mistakes that you’ve made/Forgiven/The memories erased/baby, that’s the beauty of grace.”
“The Situation” rocks--literally--with hard-hitting guitars and a hard-hitting message that teens today are in desperate need of: save sex for marriage. “Explain your hesitation/Jesus can be your escape…this love was made to wait.”
Halfway through the CD comes “Love Is On the Run,” another rock song that reminds us not to leave love “hiding in the dark, dying for a heart.” “Only You Make Me Happy” is probably my least favorite song on the CD--it’s good, but not great. The title is repeated numerous times and becomes too repetitive.
“Together” declares that we can’t change the world on our own. We need other people, too. “Reach across this great divide/Standing side by side is better/Together.” “Shake It Off” is a laid-back sounding song that asks for God’s help in shaking off our doubts and simply trusting Him.
“Stand and Scream” is the “Anticonformity” of DYING FOR A HEART. It promotes living boldly for Christ and letting your voice be heard. “Hallelujah” is a beautiful close to the album, a worship ballad unlike anything on her debut. The lyrics are a highlight of the album. “This is why I’m here: the scar of a nail/ though time’s slowing down, Your soft-spoken words on my heart left a stain…Your beauty remains and I realize the reason you came.”
Regardless of a few weak spots, DYING FOR A HEART is an fantastic sophomore album from Krystal Meyers. I can listen to all the songs without skipping any, and that’s my final complaint--only 10 songs on the album leaves less room to show improvement.
CHECK IT OUT:
03. The Beauty of Grace
04. The Situation
09. Stand and Scream
10. Hallelujah View All Music And Book Reviews By lovexoutxloud | View lovexoutxloud's Profile
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