Not bad ... Better than I expected
Posted February 06, 2008
By BassAngelMLS,
The first time I actually noticed Sanctus Real was when the "Face of Love" hit the radio waves. The melody soared on that song and I couldn't wait to hear what else they were made of. I remember listening and feeling disappointed that they didn't sound anything like their "Face of Love" single. So when I started listening to this one ... I figured another disappoint. Though their sound is still not what I am expected. The soaring melodies and lyrics calling for change and togetherness within the church ... definitely tilt the balance in their favor. Their album message is amazing and very true we need each other". It comes in the midst of the beginning of a new year where strife is very evident amongst congregations and life.
My favorites are: Whatever You're Doing & Lay Down My Guns, Half of Our Lives
I was amazed at the lyric in Eternal, though simple it caused me to stop what I was doing and listen. It compares the pitfalls of marriage with humans to the marriage of God. "And I could never lose Your love to sickness, oh I could never lose You to divorce, and there's no concept of abandonment, for I am safe within Your arms."
As the album begins to close ... the songs soften a bit, as if leading you to a quiet close. But SR surprises you with an upbeat song asking to leave a legacy more than just a fading thought ... but leaving those we touched with a fire in their own hearts that will continue even after we die. :)
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