Fight the Tide [Enhanced]

Sanctus Real | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 15, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Sparrow
• ASIN: B00026WVE0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,197 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fight the Tide--impressive variety and quality, June 18, 2004

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"bafann" (Brentwood, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fight the Tide (Audio CD)

Fight the Tide is Sanctus Real's sophomore release following their much-admired 2002 release, Say it Loud. After winning two Dove awards and being voted best new artist in 2003 by CCM readers, Sanctus Real has made quite the arrival into Christian rock music. Fight the Tide exceeds Say it Loud and shows the listener that Sanctus Real has matured-Fight the Tide is more intentional and more diverse. The variety of the songs both musically and lyrically is exceptional. Apart from "Say Goodbye" which resembles a ballad, the songs are upbeat and move at a dynamic pace. Some have a more acoustic sound than others but each song offers brilliant vocals, guitar, and drums. The songs are catchy but not at all cliché. "Things like You" and "Deeds" explain common themes in original ways that start you thinking. "Change Me" and "Closer" are highly introspective. "Message" and "Where Will They Go" inspire us to be bold. "Everything About You" and "The Show" convey an awe for God that leaves us breathless and impressed. I hardly ever like a cd the first time I listen to it, but Fight the Tide got me right away. And the more I listen to it, the more I enjoy it. If you are into great rock music with quality lyrics, Fight the Tide is for you. Go to SanctusReal.com to preview all of the songs and find out more about Sanctus Real.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NICE!, September 6, 2004

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Martha Lash "nertzplayers" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fight the Tide (Audio CD)

Man, this album rocks!!! I didn't like this album at first, but about the third time I listened to it, I started liking the first songs. Now, I've heard it a bunch of times, and I love every part of it!!! No weak spots!

Everything About You: 10/10 - If not my fav on the cd, this worship-type rock song is very close. You can really get into it--awesome!
The Fight Song: 9/10 - A great song about stopping a fight with a friend and finally making peace by apologizing and forgiving.
Alone: 8.5/10 - This great, rocky, "comfort" song is about love and loneliness.
Things Like You: 9.5/10 - A little less rocky, this song is my favorite lyrically. It talks about leaving greed and envy behind and learning to value heavenly possessions instead.
Closer: 8/10 - Another great track about drawing closer to God.
Change Me: 8.5/10 - Lyrics: "Would You change me from who I've been lately? 'Cause I know I'm nothing without You" Powerful and beautiful.
The Show: 8/10 - God steals the show through Sanctus Real!
Message: 8.5/10 - Awesome again!!! About spreading the Gospel.
Where Will They Go: 8/10 - Ok. This is the only song whose words I don't really understand. I know it's about God's love...I'll figure it out some day. Still a great song musically!
Deeds: 9/10 - A fun, upbeat song on the album--yet still contains valuable lyrics!
You Can't Hide: 8/10 - About how God will never leave you--He'll be around, even "when you've reached your all-time low"!
Say Goodbye: 7.5/10 - Not bad, yet the closest Sanctus Real got to having a weak spot. Your typical slow goodbye track. "It's so hard to say goodbye!"
Everything About You (Remix): 9.5/10 - Not quite as rocky as the original...but with a soft, prettier guitar tune. A strong finish to this incredible album!!!!

Get it!! I don't care how, (Amazon has a good price) just get it!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A couple of flat notes aside, this disc flat-out rocks, February 17, 2005

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J. Keller "Colorado Blogger" (The Mile High City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fight the Tide (Audio CD)

I first became acquainted with Toledo-based Sanctus Real upon hearing a cut from their debut disc, Say It Loud. The title cut from that album had a fun, hook-laden 80s sound to it that I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, the rest of the disc, though solid, is a bit rough around the edges - especially for a band that's been together for as long as Sanctus has been.

Happily, I find that the high points of Say It Loud are far surpassed by their newest release, Fight the Tide, while the weak point - particularly in the album's production values - are nearly eliminated. This is a flat-out terrific rock album, featuring some ridiculously catchy guitar riffs (particularly on The Fight Song), thoughtful songwriting, and an overall musical tightness that makes listening a true pleasure.

Sanctus Real has acheived something with this disc. They've managed to be utterly clear about their faith in Christ and ultimate reliance on God's grace - while never falling prey to the groan-inducing tendencies that sometimes plague other bands like Audio Adrenaline. The lyrics are solidly Christ-centered, but never insulting to the listener's intelligence. Combine this rarest of gifts with a terrific 80s-influenced power rock sound, and you've got a definite winner.

Highlights for me include:

Everything About You - This track is getting a ton of radio play, and it's doing so for good reason. Very solid opening.

The Fight Song - I'm addicted to the drive of this song - guitars, drums, etc. This is a rock song.

Things Like You - An assault on materialism. Lyrically and melodically entrancing.

Change Me - The cry of every Believer's heart. A very moving piece.

Closer - Not my favorite song on the disc, but good, nonetheless. Has a definite Weezer feel to it.

The Show - Maybe the catchiest song on the album.

Where Will They Go? - An outstanding song. For anyone who's ever been convicted about a missed opportunity to share the Gospel - this is your song.