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Overflow

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This is a great contemporary christian rock album. All the words you would use to describe charicteristics of rock apply to this album and his previous work, Welcome to Life (2003). My personal connection is to the early and mid-70's. He would have been a success then as I believe he is now. Very clean recording; both simple and complex arrangements, accoustic and electric combined. Good use of synthesizers to create layers of sound that are very satisfying. Drums/percussion complement everything and are used to develop songs equally with melodies. Matt is an extremely talented and versatile musician...vocals, guitars, keyboards. His skill on instruments is among the very best, regardless of generation. And his song writing and lyrics demonstrate a deep appreciation for sacred scripture. His work is best appreciated as a whole, but individual songs can be listened to again and again without becoming tiresome. Songs are developed as individual works and they all fit together to paint a picture of a deep love of God and the human experience. At times, it blows me away. I can hardly wait for the next album.

"Overflow" is the third CD by Matt Maher. Though I don't quite like it as much as his previous releases, "Overflow" is definitely worth buying! Maher is a very talented musician and song writer.

This is such a joyous album - even the slower songs are bursting with an intense love for Jesus. Listening to it makes you want to "sing with joy," as Maher himself puts it in "Resurrection Day" (my favorite song on the album). Listen to it!

This is a great Matt Maher CD. If you are a fan of his you will probably like it.