The Best Yet From Downhere
Posted April 10, 2009
By JJFrancesco_NRT, Staff Reviewer
Downhere is a bad that never ceases to amaze me. Just when you think they can't possibly get any better, they go and do just that. After the brilliant Wide-Eyed and Mystified, I thought for sure this next album would be a letdown, but I couldn't be more wrong. Start to finish, it's fantastic music. Downhere is for all those tired of the overplayed typical CCM on radio.
The album has variety and something for everybody. Songs like Bleed For This Love, Cathedral Made of People, and Something Heavenly rock things up a bit and keep their message for Christ strong throughout every lyric.
Songs like My Last Amen and Coming Back Home have an old school feel to them and are surprisingly upbeat given the weight of their subject matter. The Problem is starts out quite humorous but develops into a thought provoking message on the world's problems.
Don't Miss Now and How Many Kings are great slower songs lead by Marc. But in terms of slower songs, that's usually when the other lead singer, Jason Germain, takes over. Lead single Here I Am sounds like it'd fit right in on AC radio(It's No. 5 chart performances confirm that), only it's better. Songs like Hope is Rising, All At War, and Live For You are additional great examples of Jason's deep songwriting.
The subject matter of an end being a beginning is hardly new but Downhere presents it in an enjoyable fashion. So if you're tired of the same ole, try Downhere and see what you think. I certainly can't recommend it any more. View All Music And Book Reviews By JJFrancesco_NRT | View JJFrancesco_NRT's Profile
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