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About the Artist
Named among the "most thoughtful, progressive and exciting acts in contemporary Christian music" by The New York Times, the popular yet unconventional David Crowder*Band released their latest GRAMMY ® nominated album Church Music in 2009 fall which debuted at No. 1 on the Christian retail chart scanning over 35,000 units. This gave David Crowder*Band their largest street week to date ranking in at No. 11 on the Billboard Top 200. David Crowder*Band's latest music video for "SMS (Shine)" nabbed coverage on NBC's The Today Show, Fox & Friends, USA Today, Billboard and Paste Magazine online as well as a GMA Dove Award win for "Short Form Video of the Year." The video was also recognized at the LA Film Festival in 2011. Along with the group's 9 GMA Dove Awards and 22 nominations, the band was the first Christian artist to be named MSN.com's Artist of the Year in 2006. The band is part of the Passion Movement, participating in university student gatherings in the US and around the world. The group's leader David Crowder is further an acclaimed author, having penned two books, including his acclaimed, highly personal, Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, But Nobody Wants to Die: Or (The Eschatology of Bluegrass). The band recently announced that they are disbanding after the fall 2011 tour, and is currently working on their final album to be released in January 2012.
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This October, David Crowder*Band delivers their first Christmas record Oh For Joy. Featuring the Christmas favorites "Joy To the World," "The First Noel," "Oh Holy Night," "Silent Night" and more, the album features classic Christmas songs interpreted as only the David Crowder*Band can. Highlighting the band's unmistakable creativity and originality, Oh For Joy finds the band re-inventing familiar Christmas songs into something new and unexpected.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By bjspain
Format:MP3 Music
Iv'e pretty much listened to David Crowder Band since they started out, and it is about time they come out with a Christmas album. When I heard they were on their last tour as a band I almost cried (I have not yet seen them live as I lived in Spain until recently, thankfully I get to see them next sunday).
All the songs have a Christ centered message that just makes me want to worship God for his awesomeness. The musical quality is always top-notch. I love how they experiment with different sounds and instruments. I would say that they are the most creative band I listen to (both Christian and secular).
I especially loved Carol of the Bells. It is such a great song to start with, and I think that DCB did well making it their own.
Thank you for another amazing album.
All the songs have a Christ centered message that just makes me want to worship God for his awesomeness. The musical quality is always top-notch. I love how they experiment with different sounds and instruments. I would say that they are the most creative band I listen to (both Christian and secular).
I especially loved Carol of the Bells. It is such a great song to start with, and I think that DCB did well making it their own.
Thank you for another amazing album.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
I find this album like many of this Band's previous works, creative, thoughtful, and a absolute joy to listen to.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshing and Uplifting; a Great New Spin on Christmas Classics
November 16, 2011
By Christina P
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A long-time David Crowder fan, I've always loved his fun renditions of songs and his implementation of alternative instruments. I was incredibly excited for this album (and it shipped to me in one day, despite only paying for standard shipping!) and let me tell you - not disappointed at all.
A few highlights...
The album opens with Joy to the World, and a great rendition of it at that. The musical composition of the song is wonderful - it really is a joyous song. Crowder sticks to the original tunes of the songs, but the instrumental backgrounds are of the likes I have never heard from any other artist or Christmas album.
Angels We Have Heard on High has the Crowder bluegrass feel, much like you'd recognize from "I Saw the Light" off of A Collision (or 3+4=7). Such a fun rendition of a song normally done over and over by different artists that all sound more or less the same.
O Holy Night has the more traditional feel to it, but when I hear it and close my eyes, all I can feel is Christmas. It has a great buildup, too, and ends in a culmination of a very powerful, "O night divine; O night, o night divine!"
Silent Night is wonderful. The majority of the song is the live audience singing while Crowder leads instrumentally. It's soft, beautiful, and mysterious, echoing the awe and wonder of the birth of Christ.
Finally, Carol of the Bells is absolutely PHENOMENAL. Crowder talks for a minute or so in the beginning, and then the song breaks into an alternative, rock, instrument-only rendition of this classic. I can't explain it in words - I only advise you listen to a preview. This song alone is probably worth purchasing the entire album (although, I'd probably say that for each song on the record).
When I hear artists redoing other songs, I often think, "I hope you're doing it different or better, otherwise, you're probably wasting your time." I can with full confidence say that DCB has done Christmas classics both different and better than ever before.
This album is a MUST!
A few highlights...
The album opens with Joy to the World, and a great rendition of it at that. The musical composition of the song is wonderful - it really is a joyous song. Crowder sticks to the original tunes of the songs, but the instrumental backgrounds are of the likes I have never heard from any other artist or Christmas album.
Angels We Have Heard on High has the Crowder bluegrass feel, much like you'd recognize from "I Saw the Light" off of A Collision (or 3+4=7). Such a fun rendition of a song normally done over and over by different artists that all sound more or less the same.
O Holy Night has the more traditional feel to it, but when I hear it and close my eyes, all I can feel is Christmas. It has a great buildup, too, and ends in a culmination of a very powerful, "O night divine; O night, o night divine!"
Silent Night is wonderful. The majority of the song is the live audience singing while Crowder leads instrumentally. It's soft, beautiful, and mysterious, echoing the awe and wonder of the birth of Christ.
Finally, Carol of the Bells is absolutely PHENOMENAL. Crowder talks for a minute or so in the beginning, and then the song breaks into an alternative, rock, instrument-only rendition of this classic. I can't explain it in words - I only advise you listen to a preview. This song alone is probably worth purchasing the entire album (although, I'd probably say that for each song on the record).
When I hear artists redoing other songs, I often think, "I hope you're doing it different or better, otherwise, you're probably wasting your time." I can with full confidence say that DCB has done Christmas classics both different and better than ever before.
This album is a MUST!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the David Crowder Band
I could have bought a digital download version of this album, but the cover is so clever and funny that I couldn't resist owning the actual CD. Read more
Published 4 months ago by April C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great music
I really enjoy this...wonderful..Such great songs and everyone in my home loves listening to this from Itunes. Thanks again..Merry Christmas
Published 5 months ago by Debra A. Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Variety
This cd is typical David Crowder, which means a great mix of different styles a songs throughout the entire cd. Just like all of their cds, I love this one. Read more
Published 5 months ago by N. Stage
5.0 out of 5 stars
Favorite Christmas album of the year
I only recently discovered the David Crowder band and they have been an amazing find with this album. A refreshing take on several Christmas classics.
Published 5 months ago by Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Renditions
This was such a beautifully made rendition of many of my favorite Christmas praises. DCB puts their own flavor to these classics in a refreshing way (not that the originals were... Read more
Published 5 months ago by David Kang
4.0 out of 5 stars
lovely music
This was a gift for my son-in-law. He is a fan of the David Crowder Band and he is really enjoying their version of these Christmas songs.
Published 6 months ago by J. Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
This is THE BEST Christmas CD I have ever heard! I easily tire of the traditional Christmas songs, but these are done wonderfully, and skillfully. Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. Sigmon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh For Joy by David Crowder Band
Christmas music as only David Crowder Band can - familiar melodies from a different approach. Our entire family loved it instantly!
Published 15 months ago by 5 In 1 Green Beam Laser Pointer Pen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yay for Crowder!
David Crowder Band is definitely my favorite band, and their second to last album doesn't disappoint. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Gary Taggart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Christmas album
Crowder can even make Christmas music worshipful. I love this album and may find myself listening to it throughout the year.
Published 16 months ago by Kristi Shirley
