Superchic[k] [Rock What You Got]
Posted October 07, 2008
By christianmusicreview,
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The world will always put you down, but Superchick is back again to tell you that with God’s help, you can overcome the world.
This band has been featured in movies, commercials, television shows and magazines, and has headlined and co-headlined on more tours than I can count. They are continuously touching the lives of Christians and non-Christians alike with messages of encouragement and hope. There could never be too much Superchick in the world.
“Rock What You Got” is album number five for these innovated artists. Superchick once again jumps right in shouting out to the world that you are beautiful and strong. The album is filled with encouragement about getting up when you are down, becoming a leader, not following trends, being alive, and starting your own revolutions.
The title track, “Rock What You Got,” dedicates the music to “the beaten down / The ones who lost their rock and roll… / Welcome misfits, orphans, all / The ones who feel they don’t belong / you were made to rock, so stand tall / Go rock the world and prove them wrong.”
Something listeners might not realize right away is that many of the songs from Rock What You Got are based on examples from the Bible. ”Hey Hey” talks about standing up for what you believe in. “Some people you can never please… / But I won’t bow down, even if the whole world thinks I’m crazy… / Why kiss the feet of the people who kick you / When you can be anything that you want to?” Ancient Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar, anyone? No bowing down to anyone or anything but the one true God. Superchick member Max Hsu (keyboards, DJ) said in a press release that “Actual rebellion takes a lot more courage than appearing to be rebellious.”
“Alive” is the kind of song you’ll want to rock out with in your car. It is a get up and dance kind of sound that tells listeners that pain is what lets you know you are still alive. “Don’t give me drugs, no Novocaine / I must be alive ‘cause I still feel pain / We were born with wings / We were made to fly…” There are a few unexpected surprises along the way too… see if you can spot Dr. Frankenstein yelling, “It’s alive, it’s alive!”
I don’t want to give away every song, but “Rock What You Got” has a lot to offer its listeners. The music itself is very eclectic. Overall it’s pop rock with a few energy metal rifts early on, but songs such as “Breathe” and “Crawl (Carry Me Through)” slow things down with some reflective melodies.
“Stand in the Rain” closes out the album with some awesome instrumentals and inspiring lyrics. It is a scenario about a girl who is lost, feels alone, and is afraid to cry because one she starts, the tears will keep falling like rain. But when fears are engulfing you, the song says it is time to “Stand in the rain / Stand your ground / Stand up when it’s all crashing down / You stand through the pain / You won’t drown / And one day what’s lost can be found…” This is definitely an album to listen to when you are feeling down or alone and need a reminder that God will be there to hold your hand or carry you.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
I have never been disappointed with Superchick, and this album continues to rock my world. Superchick has produced another staple for the music library of every young guy and girl, but especially all the girls out there. My favorite thing about this band is that they are positive. There is nothing superficial about the message, music, or artists themselves. They are real people out to spread God’s message that He has great plans for everyone’s life. Superchick knows that life most certainly will be hard, but is a constant reminder that we live for One who has already “overcome the world.”
Rating: 9.0 out of 10 (90%, A-)
Review written by: Liz Zelinski | Review can also be found here.
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