Beauty in the Broken

Starfield | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 16, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sparrow
• ASIN: B000FBFSNS
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,931 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 Fabulous Sophomore Effort!, August 1, 2006

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Trevor R. Raichura (Kobe, Hyogo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beauty in the Broken (Audio CD)

Starfield started out in the humble town of Winnipeg, Canada, releasing two albums locally on a small label. Then they took some songs from each of those releases, and upon being signed to a major label, released a self-titled "debut" album. While that album was filled with many beautiful melodies and catchy guitar riffs, this album surpasses it in quality!

The very first song, "My Generation", shows a more aggressive side to Starfield, and lyrically sets the tone for the album: "How do we feel, how do we feel? My generation is aching for real!" Next comes a beautiful worship song called "The Hand That Holds The World." The third tune is probably my favourite, called "Son of God" and featuring Chris Tomlin. In any case, there are no weak songs on this whole album. Musically they have shown growth while remaining much in the same style as they showcased on their first major release. Lyrically, they continue to show a vulnerable but desperate love for their Saviour.

If you enjoy good pop/rock music with strong Christian lyrics, check these guys out! You will not regret it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a Christian band I can't wait to listen to!, May 23, 2006

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Joe K (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beauty in the Broken (Audio CD)

If you're like me, it's difficult to find music out there that gives heartfelt praise to God, while actually satisfying the picky music critic inside. For me, that search is finally over.

This 2nd release by Starfield is a step up from their debut album in many ways. The tracks are distinctive and don't sound half as generic as before (I still liked the first CD a lot, by the way). The album, for the most part, places a heavy emphasis on direct worship with both the lyrics and the music. "My Generation" is a little Switchfoot-ish, but manages to be a great track without pushing the envelope too much. As some people have noted, this band is really finding their "sound". Considering their very young age, this bodes well for fans who can look forward to many quality releases in the future.

My personal favorite tracks are "The Hands That Hold the World", "Great is the Lord", "Shipwreck", and "My Generation". However, people's favorite songs vary when I ask them, or even from what I've read. This is usually a good sign for any CD, meaning that it's consistently solid throughout.

Buy it now with confidence and be ready for many hours of uplifting and fun listening!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Starfield "Beauty in the Broken" is solid, January 27, 2007

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Spurs Fan (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beauty in the Broken (Audio CD)

On my initial listening of these cd, I think I would have given it 3-4 stars, but as I took it in more and the lyrics, I realized what a solid release this is, not just musically but in the message.

The whole release is true to its title, with the songs focusing on the reality of brokenness and the need for God's grace.

"Son of God" is a simple but heartfelt worship that dovetails well into their hit, "Everything is Beautiful," which carries the message that even when things are falling apart, it is the fact that "Sweetly, You release me from the weight of what I've done" that provides the thrust of the song's upbeat emphasis. "Captivate," "Unashamed," "Love is the Reversal," "Obsession" and "Shipwreck" also carry this message of the beauty of being broken when one can see the reality of the God who sees their brokenness, but covers them with His grace. And finally, the "Hand that Holds the World," "Great is the Lord," and "Glorious One" all cap off a release that is obviously intentional, consistent and worshipful in it's content.

Musically, this is a solid release. Lyrically, it is a 5+. Unlike a prior review, I would agree with others saying that it is hard not to see the God of the Bible described clearly here--our being "messed up" in light of His greatness, but His love and favor that help us draw to Him "unashamed."