Invitation to Eavesdrop [Original recording reissued]

Shaun Groves | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 2, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Rocketown Records
• ASIN: B00006BNFU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,913 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Should I Tell Them

2. Damage Done

3. Welcome Home

4. Two Cents

5. Move Me

6. Satellite

7. Your Renown

8. Abba Father

9. After the Music Fades

10. Last Notes

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

After earning six Dove Award nominations for his critically acclaimed Invitation to Eavesdrop, Shaun Groves has a hard act to follow. Groves shows no sign of any sophomore slump with his outstanding follow-up. There’s a reflective, contemplative tone throughout the release. Groves displays great interest in those moments where we find ourselves between light and dark, a theme that's captured well on the title track and "Need You More," with its lyrical references to "shades of gray" and its musical references to fellow Texas native Ricky Nelson’s "Garden Party." Other shining moments include the heart-tugging ballad "Without You" and the dreamy, Lennonesque "Jesus." Groves switches gears on the rockers "See You" and "I Love You," both of which are bound to radio hits. And "God of Us" is yet another Christmas song with a slightly new way of telling an age-old story. Don’t miss the hidden worship-oriented bonus track. Twilight is intelligent, thoughtful, and beautiful. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Debut from a fantastic new talent..., August 16, 2002

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Caitlin (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invitation to Eavesdrop (Audio CD)

I've had this CD for quite a while, but never got around to listening to it until some of the tracks began to get air play. Shaun Groves is fantastic musician, singer and songwriter, and his skills are quite apparent throughout almost every song on "Invitation to Eavesdrop". Few arstists in Christian music have impacted me in the way that Shaun Groves has. "Move Me" and "Welcome Home" are fantastic tracks, and are worth the price of the album alone. I recommend this CD to anyone...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderul, August 13, 2001

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"worldofcm" (Cleveland, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invitation to Eavesdrop (Audio CD)

Ladies and Gentleman, I would like to introduce to you, the freshest, no make that tightest debut album I've heard since Jennifer Knapp's Kansas. Now I have stated in the past that ever year there is that one particular artist that debuts and makes you sit up and take notice. Enter Shaun Groves. Originally intending to move to Nashvile solely as a songwriter for other artists, Groves' plan quickly took a turn when record label's started asking him to record solo. After signing with the splendid Rocketown Records and Monroe Jones producing, we have one of the best albums of the year, hands down. The disc opens up with one of the most unique lyrics to see from a Christian artist in a while. "Should I Tell Them" speaks of how Groves has many insecurities when trying to tell others about Christ. "Cause they're thirsty but my cup is empty/Come and meet me here in this place/'Cause I'm ashamed, and I'm unprepared/And I'm just plain afraid" Such vulnerability is rarely seen in artists today. However this isn't the only song in which Groves pours his insecurities to the listener. "Two Cents" speaks of how Groves can not give answers to his friends questions when he has questions of his own. Musically, this album is modern rock at its best with some worshipful tunes thrown in the mix. "Welcome Home" has to be one of the catchiest songs with more hooks in it since Avalon's "Testify to Love". "Move Me" and "Satellite" show that Groves can hold his own against any Modern Rock band today. Groves can really sing some soft ballads when he wants to also. "Your Renown" and "Abba Father" are great worship tunes sure to become classics in a church setting. Earlier this year I was very disappointed that there was no new artist that really grabbed my attention. However, Groves has filled that void and has recorded one of the most solid debut recording in years. Don't feel one incling of hesitation to "eavesdrop" on Groves, it would be well worth your time and money.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars incredible debut, February 24, 2003

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Joe Sherry (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Invitation to Eavesdrop (Audio CD)

I first heard Shaun Groves when he was the opening act at a Jennifer Knapp/ Jars of Clay concert. I thought he was decent, but wasn't completely impressed. I saw him later on that same tour and was more impressed by him so I decided to take a major leap of faith and buy the cd. It was one of my best purchases. While he is pretty good in concert, this debut cd blows much of what I've heard recently out of the water. It is just that good. Radio singles include "Welcome Home" "Move Me" "After the Music Fades" and "Satellite". For me, the most moving tracks are "Should I Tell Them", which deals about the fear involved in talking about Christ, "Damage Done", and "Two Cents". All in all, this is one of the best cds in my collection and is clearly one of the best of the year it was released. Top of the line Christian music, and just good music in any category.