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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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68 of 69 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.
18 of 19 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".
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A. York
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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
5.0 out of 5 stars
Christmas
We listened to this at our family Christmas get together. Casting Crowns was one of my daughters favorite Christian groups and we played it to remember her.
Published 2 months ago by Rose M. Atkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Casting Crowns did it again
I love Casting Crowns and this is a beautiful Christmas collection of songs. Some new ones mixed with old favorites in a new way.
Published 2 months ago by pat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still listening to this one in March! : )
We listened to these the first winter we got our computer in 2011 on Youtube. Oh what a joy to find them on sale for the Christmas season of 2012! Read more
Published 2 months ago by TheophilusFarrell4
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I purchased this cd for the first song (Peace on Earth) but after listening to all the songs I am very happy with all the songs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by armywife3945
5.0 out of 5 stars
My first Casting Crowns
Outstanding CD and love it. 4 of the songs are keepers for sure!
What I need now is a guide on which one to buy next!
What I need now is a guide on which one to buy next!
Published 2 months ago by e
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lacey3
The CD arrived promptly and without any deficits to it.
The CD is awesome!!! It is a wonderful Christmas CD!
The CD is awesome!!! It is a wonderful Christmas CD!
Published 3 months ago by Diana Burkholder
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love to Listen to it
My favorite Christian group is Casting Crowns. I can be depressed and I listen to this. After listening, I am become happy again and I have renewed energy do work God's work..
Published 3 months ago by Marilyn Tungate
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
Such a wonderful message and the tune is perfect. They have done it again, truly blessed by God to share his message through the gift of music He gave them!
Published 3 months ago by Christine Beyersdorf
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must listen to CD
Very spiritually uplifting cd. We love the first track 'Heard the Bells on Christmas Day', by far the best rendition of this song I have ever heard! :)
Published 3 months ago by Cassie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bought this for my wife and I liked it too
This group is amazing. Good inspirational music and the quality of the singing and recording is excellent. My wife asked me to find this and I had never heard it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Eric C. Eck
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