The Promise

Plus One

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 23, 2000)
• Original Release Date: May 23, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B00004T6QL
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (118 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,633 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Sure, there are more inventive or intense contemporary Christian acts out there. But as acts aspiring to boy-band fame in the CCM market go, Plus One are the best. Their harmonies are really solid and intricately woven together, their convictions undoubtedly heartfelt, their arrangements uplifting. The message is as pure as the golden melodies these boys let loose. --James Conde

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some Christian Music That Really Inspires Me!!!, August 30, 2000

By	Kevin T. Rodriguez "The Movie Wizard.com Revi... (Citrus Heights, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Now I have accepted Jesus as my savior and like to see his word preached through many different things (Including music), but most christian artists like DC Talk, Raze, and Underdog, although I like what they're singing about, their music just doesn't pull off an inspiring message about God. Then came plus ONE. I first heard them on the "Pokemon 2000" soundtrack and fell in love with them, then come to find out: They're a christian band!!! So I got the CD and here's what I have to say about the songs.

1. Written On My Heart (5/5)

My favorite song on the CD. Even though they don't mention Jesus, it's not hard to figure out who they're talking about. I truly inspiring song. You should hear it if you havn't already.

2. God Is In This Place (3/5)

Now this song didn't inspire me as much as most of the others do. But this song has a very good message none the less. Another good one.

3. The Promise (5/5)

The albums title song proves that the boys do know how to pick key songs very well. Some of the best melody notes are in this song. With some VERY good vocal's! I love this song! Buy this CD for this one song if you must.

4. My Life (2/5)

I didn't like this song much. Probably because it has too much style that much N'SYNC songs have. I don't really know.

5. Soul Tattoo (4/5)

Another very inspiring song, with the perfect vocals and tunes, makes this song a "Must listen to as soon as possable song!" Bravo!

6. I Will Rescue You (3/5)

Not an inspiring song, but a good song none the less. Mabye had they given more thought in the tune and direction the song was going in mabye it could have been better.

7. When You Spirt Gets Weak (5/5)

A truly amazing song that caught me off guard as to how good it was! This song really does capture the feeling and emotion when God says "I'll be there for you." A GREAT ADDITION TO THE CD!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!

8. Last Flight Out (4/5)

Another good song I highly recomend to everyone. For God I would take the last flight out!

9. Run To You (3/5)

This song sadly, is the one song song that got old fast (Most of te others I still listen to me frequently). They just didn't write a good enough song to hold my intrest after 5 times.

10. Be (5/5)

This song is so moving I don't know how to describe it. Beutiful!

11. Here In My Heart (5/5)

Although this is a romance song, because this is on the radio people will rush to buy the album not expecting it to be a christian album and fall in love with all the songs. A romance song to be proud of.

12. My Friend (5/5)

What album wouldn't be compleate with out a "Best Friend" song? Well plus ONE even has a best friend song in it. I think this was the best way to end album with this very touching song about friends. This is bound to be a classic.

So whether you're christian or not, plus ONE is a band to own (Espescally if you've had you're share of N'SYNC) in your CD collection.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What happened to ten stars?, July 16, 2000

By A Customer

Yikes. This CD still leaves me practically speechless. Okay, so I haven't even had it 24 hours yet, but I've already listened to it five times, and I've got it mostly memorized. This is one of the most amazing albums I have ever heard. The music and lyrics have all the complexity of other boybands' sophomore attempts, without the accompanying trash. These guys not only talk the talk, they walk the walk by singing a majority of Christian songs. Here's my song-by-song evaluation:

1~ Written on My Heart ~ The first song of theirs that I heard. The staff did a lip-synch up at camp, and within hours of getting home, I bought the CD. This is one of my favorite songs because of beautiful lyrics and gorgeous melodies.

2~ God is in This Place ~ One of the more minorey (is that a word?) tracks. Awesome words, once again. (Amazing how singing about God can do that!)

3~ The Promise ~ Quite obviously, the title track. Yet another gorgeous song. I love the chorus, but the harmonies on the bridge are my favorite.

4~ My Life ~ Wahoo! A dance track! And the guys still manage to sing about salvation. How do they do it? (Really well, actually.)

5~ Soul Tattoo ~ Another dance track with some funky beats. And, yeah, I love the lyrics for this one, too.

6~ I Will Rescue You ~ Slowing down a little, this song is the first on the album that doesn't mention God or redemption. Or does it? In my own humble opinion, this could very easily be the song that God sings to us. {I will dry your tears/Cast away your fears}

7~ When Your Spirit Gets Weak ~ Another exquisite ballad, this time about helping each other in hard times. Some of the most creative lyrics ever written {Everybody's got to kneel/No way to reinvent the wheel}.

8~ Last Flight Out ~ This song doesn't make a whole lotta sense to me, but, oh well. It still sounds good. And at least they tell the truth {For you I would fly/At least I would try}. One drawback: my English teacher would have a field day with some of the phrases, like "no more".

9~ Run To You ~ I know you guys are gonna get tired of me saying how awesome the lyrics are, but deal with it! `Cause these guys sure know how to choose writers. This is an amazing song about being able to lean on the LORD. {... And I get lost in you/When I don't have the faith}

10~ Be ~ The sweetest song. Written by three of the guys themselves (with some outside help). I think that they could give JC of `N Sync a few pointers. This song is definitely NOT about cybersex! {And I'll turn your gray skies back to blue/ `Cause there's nothing I won't do for you}

11~ Here in My Heart ~ Another sweet one. One of the few that has nothing to do with God. {Wherever you are tonight/ I'll see you in my dreams}

12~ My Friend ~ A gorgeous, bittersweet ballad about having to leave a good friend. Too bad I didn't know about this song for graduation! {We have been through so much/ And you have been my Godsend/ With your sure and steady love}

Well, that's about it. Overall, this is a GREAT album! I would strongly suggest it for anyone who appreciates good music. One added plus is that they include the lyrics in the liner notes, so you can learn the songs faster. That's all I can think of to say to you. But all you have to do is look at me to know that every word is true. So long, all!

P.S. Make that six times! I listened to it again as I was typing this out!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PlusOne beats Nsync and BSB big time!!!, August 17, 2000

By A Customer

Plus One is a great group if you're into pop and drums and also christian music! Their voices are incredible and touching. The lyrics are also really inspiring. Here's my evaluation on each of the songs.

Written On My Heart- This is the first song that was heard on the radio from their album. It's about how a person realizes how much love the Lord has shown us, and how it would be without him in our life. (thinking how it might of been, if you have never walked into my life).

God Is In This Place- This is a song mostly about faith, and God being with us all the time. When I first heard this, I thought it was a song to sing at church or a gathering.

The Promise- This one, is one of my favorites. The lyrics and melody make this song one of the best on the cd. I liked it so much that I printed out the lyrics and put them up in my room, and as soon as school starts, I will print out a copy for my locker. This song is about how Jesus knows everything, and understands rough times (he knows every star in the sky, every single tear that you cry).

My Life- Whoa, this song is definetly one that you feel like you want to dance to. Although I like this song, it seems like its not christian because it doesnt mention God and sounds kind of secular.

Soul Tattoo- This song is another great one Thats all i got to say about this one. CHORUS: Cause youre the answer to the question, the reason to the rhyme, youre the rythym to my heart when it beats our of time, im so thankful Lord, that you are mine, its true, you are my soul tattoo.

I Will Rescue You- Out of 1-10, this song deserves an 8

When Your Spirit Gets Weak- 10

Last Flight Out- this is another one of my favorites, mostly because of the melody but i dont understand why they say "babe" and "baby" it seems like they're singing it too a girl. ???

I Run To You- I love this song because of the funny voice in some parts.

Be- this is a nice song also because it seems like God is saying it to us

My Friend- great song for graduation