Armed and Dangerous

Matthew Ward (Author) | Format: Audio CD

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• Audio CD
• ASIN: B0002H7DBA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #769,599 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funked Out Rock with a Touch of Majesty, March 15, 2007

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Kent Willocks "Art as landscape" (Eugene, Or. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Armed and Dangerous (Audio CD)

Matthew Ward has one of the all-time great vocal instruments in any style of music. His pure and distinctly soulful sound is instantly recognizable. This album, released in 1986, was a personal landmark for me. Prior to this album, my view of the "Contemporary Christian" music scene was that it was well intentioned second rate artistry.

Here, the songwriting, the lyrical depth, and the vocal and instrumental virtuosity come together in a powerful, high energy musical statement. Matthew's vocal soar, Dan Huff plays a power guitar as only he can do, Lee Jones' bass work is VERY funky, and Jim Tenneboe's 80's period keyboard work is very tasty!

"Red and Yellow, Black and White" is a funky re-make based on the children's song of the same name, celebrating the ethnic diversity of God's people. "Armed and Dangerous", and "Put on the Armor" with their metaphorical references to warfare are based on Ephesians 6:10-18, where we are encouraged to "Put on the full armor of God.." so we can "stand firm..." in the faith. "Glory to God" is a majestic anthem to the God who rescues us in times of doubt and fear. "Love" is a passionate tear jerker for anyone who's ever had a child of their own to pray over. This is perhaps the biggest "hit" from this album, as Matthew prays for his daughter to someday see that "Love is calling out her name", just as his own mother once prayed over him. The chorus expresses the often forgotten Christian reversal of the world's principles, in the idea that "Love has the power to make the weakest man tower, to make the strongest man cower..." There is not a weak song on this album.

An altogether fantastic and overlooked recording. Definitely on my alltime top 100.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant album, April 1, 2006

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David Friesen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Armed and Dangerous (Audio CD)

This is one of my favorite albums from the 80's. I wore my vinyl out on many of the tracks. Ward's vocals are excellant throughout. The guitar work by Dann Huff is excellant. Listen to the solos on Glory to God are among the best I have ever heard.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Matthew Ward purchase, February 4, 2009

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Janice G. Oliver - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Armed and Dangerous (Vinyl)

I have not yet been able to play the record (my record player is not working)but the album looks fine. It arrived very promptly. Thank you for such quick service.