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Candycoatedwaterdrops

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Sometimes, you just get a feeling about an album. It happened for me with Rebecca St. James album "God"(which I bought without listening to) as well as such classics as Jars of Clay's first, D.C Talk's "Jesus Freak" and Grammatrain's "Flying" and it happened with Plumb's latest. Although I thought that thier first release was a good but not great album (with too simplistic of a productiuon and some confusing lyrics along with it's good traits), I had a feeling that "CandyCoatedWaterdrops" would be awesome long before buying it. Maybe the holy spirit guided me to it, I don't know. This is easily one of the best new releases of any sort this year, along with Pete Stewart's self titled release. For those unfamiliar to Plumb, they are a edgy modern rock band that deals with the tough issues of the christian life (a trait that I love). This album is more upbeat, and faster in tempo than the first, but still features some pretty emotionally shattering material. Tiffany Arbucle, the lead singer, is absolutely astonishing on this (What a range!), all of the musicians are at thier peaks, the producers (Matt Bronleawe and Glenn Rosenstein) know thier stuff, and the London Symphony Orchestra adds a great boost to more than half the album. My favorite of the upbeat tunes is Phobic, an astounder about God's Love, and God-shaped Hole (although I wish they had come up with an more original title for it). Of the edgy stuff, my fav.s are "Late Great Planet Earth", an unforgettable meditation on the hopelessness of a Godless existence (I plan to make a music video out of it in a film class), "Stranded", "Worlds Collide" a rock song of amazing depth about a person choosing Christiany over a human relationship, "Drugstore Jesus", a scorching examination of fairweather christian's, and, of course, "Damaged", a brillant songf about a girl who was sexually abused and finds her peace in God (it makes me want to cry every time I hear it), but don't get me wrong, every song on the album is awesome. Buy this album as soon as you can.

This album is in my top 20 list. I've played this for many many people, none of whom are even remotely christian and everyone has absolutely LOVED it.

It's progressive, slightly funky, and definitely rockin with wonderful lyrics, mostly of the "uplifting" kind.

One word of 'warning' however; the song "Damaged" is not only depressing it's ridiculously addictive. At least for women, I think. Every woman I've played that song for has gotten their own copy and confessed later to playing the one song over and over and over... as did I. The song is about child abuse - physical and sexual - and I believe for anyone who has ever been a victim the song has a cathartic healing power to it that can't be ignored. Ms Arbuckle has said that she has been told by quite a few people that "Damaged" has greatly helped them. Give it a serious listen and find out why.

If you are wavering about this CD, at least buy it for "The Late Great Planet Earth" and "Damaged". You won't be sorry.

"Candycoatedwaterdrops" received a greater degree of attention than did the group's debut CD (self-titled: "Plumb"). As is the case so often in contemporary music, the band's line-up is ever changing, but the nucleus of Tiffany Arbuckle (singer/song writer) and Matt Bronleewe (producer/song writer) remains. Together with a pretty good group of players, "Candycoatedwaterdrops" became a Dove Award winning CD in the Alternative/Modern Rock category. That fact in itself is ironic because this effort is much less alternative/modern rock (like "Plumb") than it is mainstream pop rock.

While a few critics despair at "Plumb's" pop leanings on this CD, the more radio-friendly songs probably earned them a better chance at notoriety than did the moody "Plumb" rockers of 1997. Still not absent of moodiness ("Phobic" for example), this CD has a stronger attention to melody and vocal production which is a good thing. Arbuckle's voice probably was not challenged enough in 1997, but "Candycoatedwaterdrops" provides her the opportunity to rock ("Late Great Planet Earth") and to be tender ("Damaged"). There are a few catchy pop tunes that received a good deal of radio play (my favorite - "God-shaped Hole," as well as "Stranded," and "Here with Me").

My only criticisms are: (1) "Late Great Planet Earth," a solid rock tune by-the-way, needs to be set free. This song begs to rock with the same energy and heaviness heard on the first CD. (2) Song writing still needs tweaking here and there. Even though this is a better collection of songs, a few cuts simply do not carry themselves well. However, I will give praise for the greater attention to melody. (3) Some songs need not be dragged on for an extended period time (a production detail). "Stranded," for example, is a pretty song, but it has too long of a tail at the end of it.

Tiffany Arbuckle and company deserve credit for a more mature effort with "Candycoatedwaterdrops." It has an eclectic mix of songs that may satisfy a wide range of music fans.

WOW! That's all I can say, they reak of musical talent, I mean every song has its own beat, catchy lyrics, and it's awesome moments, there isn't one track on this cd I didn't like. *Late Great Planet Earth* had to be the most awesome song on there, then you hear *Here With Me*, *Lie Low*, *Phobic* and *Solace*, and you're in love! *God-Shaped Hole* is so worshipful, and you catch yourself singing along so enthusiastically! The band is great and knows exactly what they're doing! And the lead singer... Tiffany, I think is her name (sorry, bad with names), has an incredible voice. I mean, all you can say is 'WOW!' I have showed this cd to a wondering friend, and she ate it up! I bought it for a new Christian, and now she loves them! And I was listening to it around non-Christians, and they loved its tunes! Gotta love this cd, and just gotta get it! Enjoy it, I know ya will!

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I heard "Stranded" on the TV show, Roswell, and "God-shaped Hole" on the radio, but it was songs like "Damaged" and "Worlds Collide" that I love most.

"Damaged" is remenicent of Natalie Imbruglia's song, "Torn." It asks questions and brings up subjects that most christian artist avoid. It looks into the darkness, and finds a light that has nothing to do with platitudes and everything to do with real life and difficult forgiveness.

Normally, I don't listen to Christian music. In fact, I never really cared for it, but then I heard this CD, and it completely changed my mind. This CD is wonderful. The lyrics though they are meant more for a Christian purpose can be applied to anything in life. The lead singer has a beautiful voice, and the lyrics are awesome! The backgrounds are great as well.

Wow. What can i say about this album. I first discovered Plumb on the Brokedown Soundtrack with the song "Damaged." I was so moved by it that i decided to check out this CD. It is amazing!Tiffany's voice is so powerful, and yet gentle. Each song has a different message and serves as an inspiration. I love every song on it (which can be rare with some of today's CDs)! Most of the songs are "up-tempo" and have a good feel to them, which makes the songs even more enjoyable. I've never heard a CD like this before. My faith in God has become stronger as a result of listening to this CD. It acts as an up-lifting motive in my life as i'm dealing with different issues. You'll find yourself relating to the songs. As a Christian, this album reaches to my soul and keeps me going...As a music lover, it keeps me jumping to the rhythms and singing along. A must buy for all music listeners. This album is truely motivating and is a beautiful piece of art!!

I almost didn't buy this CD because while their debut was solid, I found it a bit cold. Upon hearing "Waterdrops" though I was struck, by its warmth and humanity. In this outing Plumb never allows the synths & loops to overwhelm the acoustic elements and strikes a perfect balance between the two. The lyrics can be haunting (Damaged, Phobic) and address the everyday struggles Christians face (I.E, Worlds Collide and its issue of compromise within a relationship). The glue that ties it all together is the beautiful voice of Tiffany Arbuckle, man I love to listen to this woman sing. It's a strong voice without being overpowering, gentle and haunting (there is that word again) but never weak, and it compliments each lyric brilliantly. This is an intellegent, mature, Christian rock album. One that will be a mainstay in my CD player for a long time.

I am not normally a fan of christian music but this a great cd, its sad and moving and there's very little overt religious tones in it.. Its basically just a really wonderful cd with moving and sad songs...I recommend it..

After hearing the song, Stranded, on the Drive Me Crazy soundtrack, I had to check out the rest of Plumb's songs and I absolutely fell in love. These songs touch you in ways that most artists now days can't do. The have a completely unique sound which is rare and special. I highly recommend anything else associated with this band.