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4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid Debut Release, April 25, 2006
This review is from: Phil Wickham (Audio CD)
Phil Wickham first became known to me for being the "free song of the week" download on iTunes with his song "Grace". Now hearing the rest of the album I can truly say that Phil Wickham is here to stay! This is a very good album!
Phil's sound is a mixture of Coldplay, a tiny bit of folk, acoustic rock, and some Jason Morant. His voice to me actually sounds very similar to Jason Morant as well as alot of the stylings and lyrics of his worship songs. Phil does add enough of his own sound to make him stand out and should make him many fans.
All in all Phil Wickham puts together a solid release of worship songs without sounding like every other worship album. If you are looking for something truly unique with a great acoustic rock sound then check out Phil Wickham and enjoy the musical journey he takes you on.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Why I bought this CD...(a bit of trivia), January 9, 2007
This review is from: Phil Wickham (Audio CD)
Ironically, I had never heard anything by Phil Wickham when I purchased this CD (and I normally don't buy anything I haven't listened to). However, I read an article about Phil and discovered that his father was John Wickham, a member of one of my favorite "Jesus Music" groups in the early '70s. Overcome with nostalgia, I bought Phil's CD!!
I have to tell you, though, I love this CD. It probably goes without saying that it's NOTHING like his father's music. It's also nothing like most of the other music on the Christian market today, which is a GOOD thing. Some reviewers compare his voice and music style to Jason Morant, but I think his sound is much better than Morant's. The comparison to Coldplay is probably better. My 16 year old daughter, who happens to like Keane, sees some similarities between their music and Phil's.
All comparisons aside, I think Phil's voice and music are both somewhat unique. I'll close with an observation about the last cut on this release. Musically, "Holy, Holy, Holy" may be one of the simplest songs on the CD. However, it is hauntingly beautiful, and the lyrics provide a profound glimpse of the glory and majesty of God. What more could you ask for from a mere song?
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A- Mazing, June 28, 2006
This review is from: Phil Wickham (Audio CD)
I can't begin to tell you how gifted this man is. I first heard of him from a friend who wanted me to listen to his first album, Give You my World. I couldn't stop playing that CD, then after meeting him and seeing his heart for people and the way that he was so transparent in his music to Jesus Christ, I expected the same thing from this album.
To this date I have only taken it out of my CD player maybe a handful of times. I have had the CD since its release in April. Phil Wickham is not like everything else you hear or see out there. His music will bless you and bring you to a place where you are alone with God. Buy this CD, take the time and fall more in love with God as you too, sing these love songs to Him.
Be blessed!
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