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Infectious

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Ever since Go Fish first performed at Northwestern College years ago, I've been a big fan. They started as an acapella group and since I love acapella so much, I was a bit disappointed when I heard that Go Fish decided to sign with InPop Records which required them to have backup music. I bought the CD anyway and I can't stop listening to it! There are several great new songs (both slow and upbeat) along with new versions of the favorites "You're My Little Girl" and "What Mary Didn't Know", including "Silent Night" from their Christmas album last year.

If you enjoy beautiful harmony and Christian music (hey, even if you just enjoy beautiful harmony), I highly recommend this CD - Just a warning though, it's very "Infectious". ;) And the hidden track is hilarious!

"Infectious" is the dawn of a new day for typically acappella group Go Fish, and they seize the fresh opportunity with a flourish and enthusiasm that's contagious. Though die-hard Go Fish fans will notice a most definite difference in the music because of the added instruments, one can easily see that despite the change Go Fish has retained their special zest that gives their music life. "Are you gonna wait till the stars fall from the sky" to get this CD? Hopefully not, because it's worth hearing. From their remakes of "What Mary Didn't Know" and "You're My Little Girl" (good, but originals are best) to their "I See You" and the upbeat "Infectious", Go Fish displays their talent for writing poignant lyrics and teaming them with the ideal melody. Some of the songs were written from a very autobiographical point of view, including "I See You." "Watch Me Go" was a "direct result of [go fish] signing [their] first record deal down in Nashville", and "Cloverleaf Park" was written by Jamie for his wedding- a beautiful song that displays total commitment and love to one's spouse. "The artist creates his masterpiece from nothing", and with the assistance of the master artist, that's just what Go Fish does with "Infectious".

This is a must have, for all you Go Fish fans. For those who haven't heard of Go Fish but love Christian music this is one you'll love. Most of the people I know that like FFH really like this group too. This is one of the few CDs I own that I love every song on the CD. For those that love acapella Go Fish also has a few acapella CDs. The one called "Out of Breath" is awesome and has two of the songs from the "Infectious" CD on it, only in acapella.

This is a must have, for all you Go Fish fans. For those who haven't heard of Go Fish but love Christian music this is one you'll love. Most of the people I know that like FFH really like this group too. This is one of the few CDs I own that I love every song on the CD. For those that love acapella Go Fish also has a few acapella CDs. The one called "Out of Breath" is awesome and has two of the songs from the "Infectious" CD on it, only in acapella.

I have wanted Infectious for a while and now I finaly have it. But before I got it my friend's older sister got it. We would sit in thier mud room and listen to 'Watch me go' and 'Your my little girl'. They were my favorite then.....and now. Although I love them all.

I See you 5/5
Until the stars fall 3/5
That's what amazes me 5/5 - slow but still a favorite
Infectious 5/5 - upbeat and fun
Watch me go 100/5
Clover leaf park 5/5
Your my little girl 100/5
What Mary didn't know 5/5
Intro to You remind me 3/5 - funny but not a favorite
You remind me 4/5 - better than the intro
Lord I give you me 4/5
Silent Night 5/5

Hope this was helpful!

This album has a bit of give and take that is the result of transitioning from acappella (Out of Breath, Acappella, Part of the Proof, Live: Created for This, More than a Story) to using instruments. What it does give is a new spin on the flavor and flow of the music that Go Fish is known for at this point. While there's a temptation to label it "boy band"-ish, careful observation of what they sing about reveals that Go Fish turns even that consideration on its head. In fact, it's almost as though they noticed this, hence the introduction to "You Remind Me". The take is that the edge that was present during the acappella music is smoothed out a bit. Even so, not every album has to be a big ball of energy, and the mellow presence within the majority of the tracks ("Infectious" being the exception with nice pick-up in the tempo and beat) is a welcome sound to hear from this group. However, is Go Fish content with just this? I think not! They bring a lot of fun in the hidden track and let loose with some clean, humorous fun. What is this hidden track, you ask. Should I tell you? (Yes, I should!) Fine, I'll tell you. The hidden track is called...

I stumbled across this CD by chance. I'm glad I did. Go Fish has music that is upbeat and has a feel good prescence to it. "I See You" is the best piece on the CD. Admittedly I find myself listening to this one over and over. Christian undertones are encouraging and relevant to believers. "Watch me Go" is light and has an easy beat to enjoy and you pick up the lyrics too. Enjoy, I have.

Go Fish started out as an acapella group but when they signed to Inpop Records they wanted them to add some music. They dont lose anything with this transistion. Still great harmonies and great lyrics. These guys make a great album as their Inpop debut. Some really Great songs like "Thats What Amazes Me" "Youre My Little Girl" and a bonus track of the Christmas song "Silent Night."