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2008 release of Peace On Earth by Casting Crowns. Following the highly successful The Altar and The Door album and tour, Grammy Award-winning group Casting Crowns release its first Christmas record. Known for its life-changing ministry of renewal and discipleship, Casting Crowns continues that mission with an album of songs dedicated to the meaning behind this holy season.Casting Crowns has received an American Music Award and 20 GMA Dove Awards collectively between band and lead-singer Mark Hall.
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65 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When I heard Casting Crowns was releasing a Christmas CD, I couldn't wait. I love their music for taking the familiar and making me look at it in a fresh way. So when I got this CD I was a little disappointed with the play list. It is mostly familiar carols. But once I started listening to it, that feeling went away.
Yes, the familiar carols are here and are plentiful. Yet they sound beautiful. There are gorgeous harmonies on "O Come All Ye Faithful." The guitar is fun on "Joy to the World." "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" gets a new melody. With a string background, it sounds like a lullaby. And the instrumental version of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is absolutely breathtaking. It is written for violin but the interplay between it and the piano (and to a lesser extent the orchestra) is haunting.
Only one song on here is truly new. "Christmas Offering" is a praise song, and I truly enjoy it. I've only heard "God is with Us" recorded one other place, by Amy Grant on the Gloria project. This version doesn't stray far away from the original. In fact, it is sung entirely by one of the female members of the group.
And that brings us to "While You Were Sleeping." When I first heard them sing it on LIFESONG, I thought it sounded like a Christmas song. Apparently, it originally was. The only change here is the second verse. Instead of going to Jerusalem, it focuses on the hardships of Mary and the baby that first night. The song sounds the same. And it includes the third verse that focuses on America. I'm still not a fan of that verse, but I have softened to it some over the years.
But I've saved the best for last. The disc opens with a new melody for "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," including a new chorus sung by a boy's choir. It really makes the song come alive in a new way.
I wish they had taken the time to write a few more original tracks for this disc. But what is here is certainly enjoyable. I know I will listen to this CD for many years to come.
Yes, the familiar carols are here and are plentiful. Yet they sound beautiful. There are gorgeous harmonies on "O Come All Ye Faithful." The guitar is fun on "Joy to the World." "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" gets a new melody. With a string background, it sounds like a lullaby. And the instrumental version of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is absolutely breathtaking. It is written for violin but the interplay between it and the piano (and to a lesser extent the orchestra) is haunting.
Only one song on here is truly new. "Christmas Offering" is a praise song, and I truly enjoy it. I've only heard "God is with Us" recorded one other place, by Amy Grant on the Gloria project. This version doesn't stray far away from the original. In fact, it is sung entirely by one of the female members of the group.
And that brings us to "While You Were Sleeping." When I first heard them sing it on LIFESONG, I thought it sounded like a Christmas song. Apparently, it originally was. The only change here is the second verse. Instead of going to Jerusalem, it focuses on the hardships of Mary and the baby that first night. The song sounds the same. And it includes the third verse that focuses on America. I'm still not a fan of that verse, but I have softened to it some over the years.
But I've saved the best for last. The disc opens with a new melody for "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," including a new chorus sung by a boy's choir. It really makes the song come alive in a new way.
I wish they had taken the time to write a few more original tracks for this disc. But what is here is certainly enjoyable. I know I will listen to this CD for many years to come.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had heard Casting Crowns singing "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" and decided I would buy this CD just for that song. But, as expected from this great group, the other songs are wonderful, too. I will be playing this CD alot during the Christmas season and will still enjoy it after Christmas has come and gone. Even though the songs they are performing are traditional Christmas songs, they sound new, so I find myself listening to the words with new meaning. In one word, I rate this CD as "Wonderful".
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was worried that this was going to be Casting Crowns slightly odd take on traditional Christmas music but I was dead wrong. Many of the songs are in the style of Casting Crowns regular music and are really great songs. Mixed in with that are traditional songs done in upbeat but traditional ways. I hesitate to use the word contemporary, because the songs stay true to their traditional arrangements most of the time, they are just performed really well.
Great Album!!! Buy it for sure.
Great Album!!! Buy it for sure.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Christmas With Casting Crowns
If you like the sound of Casting Crowns, you'll like this album. It's a typical Christmas album from a group, i.e. their take on Christmas. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David Matz
Awesome Christmas Album ever!
This has got to be my favorite Christmas album yet. I listened to this over the holidays and it became more and more precious. Love the arrangements, vocals, mood, all of it!!
Published 4 months ago by Donna Elaine Clapp
Casting Crowns was a Good Catch
I had never heard of this group before but this CD has become an instant favorite of mine. It is filled with beautiful music for Christmas and I am eager to try a non holiday album... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dianne L. Armstrong
Peace on Earth
Gave this out to a lot of my friends......have never heard such a beautiful rendition of "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" as this one. Read more
Published 4 months ago by bookfreak
CHRISTmas
Love Casting Crowns. And CHRISTmas music. Arrived in great time. Had this in my car going to work and back. Thanks Amazon.
Published 4 months ago by Linda Rae Osborne
Love this CD
This is probably my favorite Christmas CD. It's a good mix of traditional and original songs. 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day' and 'While You Were Sleeping' are absolutely... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kimberly Gradel
LOVE IT!
This cd was beautifully done. It is now my new favorite Christmas album! I like the new songs and the new renditions of older ones.
Published 4 months ago by mdjjsmemaw
Wonderful CD
This is a very pretty Christmas CD. The music is lovely. I would reccommend to everyone who likes Christmas music.
Published 5 months ago by Jean
Love it!
I listen to this all year long! I tell every person I know to take a listen, it will not disappoint.
Published 5 months ago by D. Maughan
Another Hit
Yes, this is a 2008 release but once again Casting Crowns has a hit as far as I'm concerned. Their continued focus on ministry and following Christ's calling for their lives and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Joseph A. Nagy Jr.
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