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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Sound but Missed Just a Little, June 13, 2003
Nate Sallie has the potential to go to the top of Radio Disney. His new album shows his abilities to shine. I did think, though, that his sound was a little 80ish. But the past is coming back in clothes; why not in music?1. Inside Out - The title track is a pretty good opening. You gotta listen a few times to get into it. If you heard about Nate through a Christian website then you'll think that they made a mistake. His faith doesn't show up right when you start this CD but it flares in other songs. (9/10) 2. It's About Time - I really like the guitars that start this song off. This song seems to be talking about doing what you need to do or having fun before life passes you by. A little slower than the song before but really good. (10/10) 3. All About You - This song is definately spirtual. The only thing that I like about this song though is the chorus. I'm not particularly crazy about anything else. This is one of the weaker songs to me. (6/10) 4. Save Me - I really like this song. The lyrics are really awesome. I really can't express my like of this in words. "Save Me" is definatly a winner!! (10/10) 5. Without You - If you go to the next track without knowing the title of this song then you did not listen. I don't like this song. The music is good but I don't like hearing the phrase "without you" over and over again. I think this is one of the weaker tracks as well. (5/10) 6. Beautiful Surprise - To make up for the last song, "Beautiful Surprise" is good job. Once again though spiritual content takes backseat. But it is a good song. To all the self-conscience girls out there, this song is for you. (9/10) 7. Whatever It Takes - I'm reminded of another song when I hear this one. I cannot recall the name though. But I like this song. It talks about getting back to Christ "whatever it takes". (10/10) 8. What Are We Waiting For - This is an "ok" song. I don't really know what to say about it. "What Are We Waiting For" is just about all you hear though. (7/10) 9. Never Againg...Again - This is probably the reason I bought the album. "Again" is the most heard word in this song. But it is the second best song on the album I think. (10/10) 10. Lead Us - A beautiful song. I can't believe he waited until the end of the CD to show his real talent. This is the best song on the album, without a doubt. Hopefully this will be Nate's sound on his sophomore album. (20/10) All in all "Inside Out" is a pretty cool CD. I would like to hear some piano in his future songs (I'm a piano guy). And I kinda get that Nate tries to be rock but has a pop voice. Perhaps I'm wrong, hopefully I am. But I think his songs are a little to guitar driven. Most likely Nate will appeal to a younger audience of girls. But I think he needs to mature his sound a little and come back about next year with a killer sophomore album.
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by Nate Sallie 
