Another Journal Entry [ENHANCED]

BarlowGirl

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 27, 2005)
• Original Release Date: September 27, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Word Entertainment
• ASIN: B000AYEJ0S
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #65,231 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
BarlowGirl had an incredible first year on the national scene! They became the BEST SELLING NEW ARTIST in 2004 with the help of their massive radio hits "Never Alone" and top 5 hit "Mirror" which became the 2004 Song of the Year at multiple formats. During this exciting first year, the three sisters that make up BarlowGirl continued to fall even more in love with the Creator through their journaling. It is here, in their personal journals, where 9 of the songs from this album were pulled from. Touching on topics such as purity, self worth, and trust, producer Otto Price (BarlowGirl), brings these songs to life.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Be Fooled - These Girls ROCK!, October 18, 2005

By	Michael Kear (Enid, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

OK, I have to admit that I am shocked and awed. Or at least shocked and odd. I'm one of those people who, until recently, had never heard of BarlowGirl before. And then when I saw a picture of the band I just knew that they were another CCCC (cookie-cutter contemporary Christian) girl group. And yes, they are a girl group - made up of three sisters named Barlow (duh). But they are not CCCC. These girls ROCK.

Another Journal Entry is noteworthy from the first chord to the last. Outstanding musicianship, talent, harmonies that can only be accomplished by siblings, and good writing.

The first two songs on the CD, Grey and Let Go, set a high standard for edgy Christian rock. Although this band carries a fair amount of originality, I am reminded from time to time of Evanescence and the Cranberries.

In addition to the great rock tunes, there are a selection of really memorable ballads on this album, too, that showcase some extraordinary vocal abilities. I especially like Enough and Porcelain Heart.

My recommendation: Don't be fooled by their looks, this is a good band playing good music. Get the CD. You'll thank me. When you're not listening to it, you'll be humming it.

Dr. Mike Kear

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even my little girl loves these chicas!, June 10, 2006

By	Mariana Marin (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Both my kids love this record and other songs by them. Not just for teens. These girls are amazing to see live and they do a great praise and worship. Buy as alternative music for your teenage grand daughter or child, they will love it. Their topics are real and speak at times with a contrite spirit. I first fell in love with them with the song Never Alone.
I need you to love me is the song my little girl sings in her hard to understand toddler blabber, she amazes me how much she likes this song, I love it too.

Enjoy

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful...you'll want this CD!, June 3, 2006

By	E. Smith (computer) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of the most awesomely composed rock artwork of christian music ever! I really enjoyed it when I listened to this CD.

The three sisters of Barlowgirl (Alyssa, 24, Lauren, 20, Rebecca, 26) play their own rock music! Electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums! They aren't your ordinary "pop-star girls"!

Make sure to listen to the music clips on here, so you can decide, also. Just a suggestion.

I love each song in it's own way, but my favorites would have to be:
Let Go, Porcelain Heart, My God's Enough, Take Me Away, Grey, Never Alone (acoustic version), 5 Minutes of Fame, Enough....

(It's hard to list them in my favorites order, because they practically all rank so high...!)

I had anticipated the release of this album for a long time before it was in stores, though. But even though I had worn out the clips I heard, and was excited, I wasn't even knowing the fullness of this CD!! It has a lot of good melodies to it, depth, and great lyircs! Barlowgirl has always had great music, and it's surprising that this is their second album, with such a composed sound!

Also, this CD has led me and inspired me to seek and trust in God more, "letting go" and giving what I have to Him. The Barlows speak of God in a way that everyone can understand and grow into a deeper and more growing life.

In another aspect, this CD has a variety of musical styles, generally rock-influenced, though. Usually the rock-cranking songs are very cool, but they have strange aspects, like roughness, perhaps violent mentionings, or confusing lyrics that certainly aren't talking about God.

This is a different case. They don't have strange topics, or questionable lyrical content. They are clear in what they say, though contemplative, and upliftingly thoughtful. I truly related to this CD better than others I've gotton.

I like how these girls show their light in what they are seeking to live for. "The main thing we focus on as a band and in our ministry, is really just about trusting God." I'm glad they live up to that in this CD!

Overall, all I can say is...I'm blown away! This CD is different than others. Each of their songs provide a different style, a different look at something.

So anyone who likes either a partly contemporary feel, or just a main great rock edge, this is for you!