Raise It Up Bring It Down

Beth Schafer (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 19, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Inner Sanctum
• ASIN: B002Z8K3R0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #697,648 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars RadioIndy Reviews: Raise it Up Bring It Down, January 26, 2010

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MikVacch Enterprises LLC "Radioindy.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Raise It Up Bring It Down (Audio CD)

Fittingly, Beth Schafer reaches new heights on her latest CD, "Raise it Up Bring It Down," a spirited and engaging 14-track album that finds the accomplished singer-songwriter continuing to hone her craft with the skill of a confident artist. With contemporary folk and California-esque folk-rock (a la The Eagles, Shawn Colvin) underpinnings, Schafer's honey-toned voice delivers original songs of deep faith and abiding hope that are as tuneful as they are meaningful. CD-opener, "Raise it Up", kicks it off with a mid-tempo rocker featuring meaty lead guitar licks and the kind of hook Melissa Etheridge used to reel off in her sleep. The solemn and beautiful, "Prayer of the Workin' Man," is stripped down to bare essentials, but no less powerful in its message and delivery. "Modim Anachnu Lach" trades off between a Hebrew chorus and English verses in a lively song of spiritual triumph, while "Adama" is like a modern sing-along, reminiscent of - but more rhythmic, than campfire standard, "Wimoweh." With catchy, smart and uplifting compositions, a wonderful voice that never wavers in its commitment to the song, and a band that's as tasteful as it is proficient, Beth Schafer's new CD, "Raise it Up Bring It Down," is a winning combination of artistry and sheer talent.
Matt M. and the [...] Reviewer Team
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5.0 out of 5 stars PosiMusic at its finest!, January 4, 2010

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Lori Zwermann (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Raise It Up Bring It Down (Audio CD)

I am in love with this CD and am just thrilled to have this in my collection. Beth's lyrics are smooth, sweet and uplifting. She reminds me a little of Sheryl Crow - only better. Can I say that?

Beth's music draws on her Jewish faith, and the resulting message is universal, loving and reaching out to the spirit in us all. I think my favorite track is the lullaby/ballad "Innocent Things," which has brought tears to my eyes more than once. Thank you Beth!