Conversations

Sara Groves | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 20, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Integrity Media
• ASIN: B00005ARDS
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,982 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #1 in Music > Indie Music > Christian & Gospel > Alternative
  • #1 in Music > Indie Music > Christian & Gospel > Christian Contemporary Music
  • #2 in Music > Indie Music > Christian & Gospel > General

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS C.D. WON'T EVER MAKE IT OUT OF YOUR CD TRAY !!, April 9, 2001

By 

Mary Anne Jenkins "Forever grateful to Debi S... (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conversations (Audio CD)

~BUYER BEWARE~ Once discovering Sara Groves' music....good luck finding any that compares!

Since becoming a loyal fan of Sara three years ago, I can honestly say that she is a genuine, introspective genius as far as singers/songwriters go and her music won't disappoint! Her songs will strike a chord in your soul, heal your heart and become your prayers. Every song is AWESOME! I am still moved to tears every time I hear `Going Home,' `He's Always Been Faithful,' and `This Journey Is My Own.'

Her songs are process songs that discuss topics that EVERY Christian deals with but may be afraid to talk about. Sara cuts right to the chase about our real life issues in our walk with Christ. Her songs resonate humility, honesty and sincerity in a way that make you feel you are not alone in your faith struggles and that it's okay to question and to not have all the answers. Her lyrics are a vehicle for deeper thought about yourself and your spiritual journey.

Both `Conversations' and her debut album `Past the Wishing' have comforted me and ministered to me in many dark valleys and have URGED me to take that next step in my walk with Him to get `Past the Wishing' and to start doing more to serve Him! Sara is a vessel for God and He uses her soulful, beautiful voice and lyrics to reach those who are in need of Him. Sara takes her listeners straight to the heart of a REAL Jesus who is `The Word.'

If you are unsure whether to buy her music ~ just check out her website at ... and browse through the hundreds of guest book entries from people whose lives have been transformed by her music! And if you ever get the chance to make one of her concerts to hear the stories behind her songs, you'll fall even more in love with her! I've recommended both of Sara's albums to so many friends and have given them as birthday and Christmas gifts and now they are all hooked fans like me! Do yourself a favor and to save on shipping ~ don't just buy one CD ~ but stock up for gifts. You'll be glad you did!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Check out this marvelous new Christian artist!, March 20, 2001

By 

Soozie4Him (Chicago suburbs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Conversations (Audio CD)

When I first heard Sara Groves' song "The Word" on
TodaysChristianMusic.com, I thought to myself "Hmm, a new song by
Carolyn Arends perhaps?". While the voice sounded similar at
first, after listening a bit more, I realized that Sara's style is
truly unique - truly her own. And this album is a TREASURE TROVE of
marvelous music, with beautiful vocals and lyrics that you won't soon
forget.

It's going to be hard to pick a favorite song on this CD,
but after listening to a few, here are my
thoughts...

"Conversations", the title song, is about not
knowing how to say it, not knowing how to have a conversation with
someone about what Jesus means to us. I'm sure most of us can
identify! "I would like to share with you what makes me
complete. I don't claim to have found the Truth, but I know it has
found me. . the only thing that isn't meaningless to me is Jesus
Christ and and way he set me free. This is all that I have. This is
all that I am."

"The Word", taken from the first
chapter of John's gospel, is my favorite on the album so far. After
hearing 10 seconds of this song, I was hooked on the music! In
addition to the incredible instrumentation on this song, this song's
lyrics are so powerful. She talks about how people try to find God in
so many ways, yet they don't open up their Bible that sits on the
shelf. People try on ideas like they try on clothes and discard them
just as easily when they "don't fit".

"Hello
Lord" examines what we often feel when we're trying to make a
decision and we're listening to the Lord and trying to hear Him, and
maybe we're not as patient as we should be. "Right now I don't
hear so well and I was wondering if you could speak up. I know that
you tore the veil so I could sit with you in person and hear what
you're saying, but right now, I just can't hear you."

"Generations" was inspired by Deuteronomy 11. We're not
just reasonsible for our own actions, but the effects our actions will
have on our descendants: "Eve was the first but she wasn't the
last. If I were honest with myself, had I been standing at that tree,
my mouth and my hands would be covered with fruit." Lord, help us
make good decisions!

If you like folk/pop/contemporary Christian
music, you'll love this album. Sara Groves is in a category all by
herself, though, and you'll have to buy this CD to find out for
yourself! This CD is extra-good because Sara has written all the
songs herself!

If you enjoy this album, be sure to get a hold of her
first indie release "Past the Wishing".

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my reviews of Christian books and music!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sara is sincerely refreshing, June 22, 2001

By 

yarden "yarden" (portland, or) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conversations (Audio CD)

In a world of sickly-sweet pop-influenced Contemporary Christian music, Sara Groves stands apart as a brutally (and beautifully) honest singer-songwriter whose every song is a poem to God and fellow believers. Influenced by the likes of the Indigo Girls, and compared to such giants as Rich Mullins and Keith Green, Sara's got a folksy style and a unique songwriting sense. In many of her songs, Sara has broached subjects usually not discussed in Christian music, and takes an honest look at herself, God, and the world in terms that can't help but ring true.

Each song on this album is unique and enjoyable, and Sara's vocals and lyrics are treasures. If you need an antidote to some of the more pop music out there these days, check this album out.