19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Definitive Worship Album., December 17, 2003
Sonicflood's self-titled 1999 debut is the only album released by it's original line-up. The band was formed out of the ashes of a band called Zilch which consisted of members of DC Talk's backing band. The original line-up featured on this CD is lead singer Jeff Deyo, keyboardist Jason Halbert, guitarist Dwayne Larring and drummer Aaron Blanton. Bass player Otto Price was also a member of the original band but opted not to join full-time. He still is on the album as a studio guest.
Upon its release in early 1999, "Sonicflood" (the album) became a runaway success and helped pave the way for a new movement in Modern Praise and Worship music. Suddenly, there were Worship bands forming everywhere and many other artists who had been in the business for awhile began to jump on the Worship train as well.
Why was this album so successful? Because it was something new, different and fully annointed. Besides the original songs "Holy One", "I Have Come To Worship" and "Carried Away", the band offers some outstanding rocked-up versions of "In The Secret" (aka "I Want To Know You"), "Open The Eyes Of My Heart", "Holiness" and Matt Redman's classic "The Heart Of Worship". There are also some notable appearances from Out of Eden's Lisa Kimmey who duets with Jeff Deyo on "I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever" (originally by Delirious) and DC Talk's Kevin Max who provides guest vocals on a tremendous rendition of Bill Gaither's "There's Just Something About That Name".
It is without wonder why Sonicflood's first album struck a chord with so many people. It was and still is a great album and the band's original line-up was its best. After the release of this album, the band added a new bass player Rick Heil. By mid-2000, Jeff Deyo would be forced out of the band which in turn lead to the other three original members leaving. Sonicflood now exists in name only with bassist Rick Heil now singing lead vocals, Todd Shay on guitar, David Alan on keyboards, Brett Vargason on drums and Heil's own bass spot taken by Tom Michael.
The great memories of the original Sonicflood still remain though with this album and its live follow-up "Sonicpraise". "Sonicflood" is definitely a must-have addition to anyone's Worship music collection. It is one of those albums which will probably still be listened to 10 years from now.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD, it's Christian rock thats praise centered, June 9, 1999
Sonicflood is an amazing CD. It does what much of Christian music (Christian rock that is) has not been doing lately, it brings everything straight to God, no metaphors, but rather straight out lyrics praising God. Its a good balance of old praise songs redone with some awesome new songs. Its worth the price just to hear their version of I Want to Know You, you've probally never heard anything like it before. It makes praise music not praise and praise music at the same time. This CD has reawoken a passion for praise, something that I've been lacking. After hearing The Heart of Worship you really see how the whole CD is a great example of how neccesary praise is. This CD is amazing, trust me, you've never heard anything quite like them. In a time when Christian music is consisted of lyrics whose messages are hidden in metaphors and bands selling out to fame, Sonicflood is something that truly stands out from the rest. The CD puts God before the band, it inspires much and brings back much that has been lost in much of Christian music.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a great worship CD with an awesome sound., September 22, 1999
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BUY THIS CD!!! Sonicflood is truly an awesome experience. If your looking for something to bring you to "the heart of worship", this is the CD for you. It has many of today's great worship songs; songs that will bring you into a state of worship no matter what your feeling. The words just carry you away. And although this is a great worship CD, it doesn't have that "praise and worship" kind of sound that you normally associate with that kind of music. Sonic Flood has a unique and amazing sound that is simply captivating. Great sounding music with a great message that can have an amazing impact on your life. It's AWESOME!!!
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