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Speechless

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I have been a fan of SCC since around 1992 and 1993, and he is in my opinion the greatest Contemporary Artist ever. This CD, Speechless, is one of his greatest yet. It is hard to beat "Signs of Life", his previous album, but he came VERY close. In fact, I think it was a tie. All of the songs on the album are very good, but here are some of my favorites:

Dive: This song makes you want to listen to the rest. The catchy beat and tune will make you want to listen to it over and over.

Speechless Is, I think, the greatest song on the album. It reminds us of God's infallable love for us. And as the title lives up to it, it leaves me speechless.

The Change is also an awesome song. It simply reminds us that we can say we are a Christian and get many Christian things, but it doesn't mean anything if we don't show we are a Christian.

The Invitation is a very good slow song. It is not as catchy as Dive, but a very great song telling us that no matter what we do, God still loves us and that God wants us and is inviting us.

Whatever is a very good song. It is on my list of favorites. It tells us that we should do whatever God wants us to do, because he has a plan for us.

I Do Believe is a great song that we should always remember whenever life is not going the way it should. SCC, at a concert I went to, said he had to sing that to himself many times he had hardships during the past year.

I see I skipped the Fingerprints of God. This song is great. SCC wrote it for his daughter, which every SCC fan knows by now. He is simply telling her that God created her in His image, so she is beautiful.

What I Really Want to Say, Be Still and Know, and With Hope, are great slow songs. These songs reflect on his life and what he has gone through.

I hope this review has been helpful, and it is something I highly recommend to anybody. The whole album truly did leave me speechless.

Steven Curtis Chapman has received much critical praise and about a million Dove Awards, and with his album "Speechless", he proves once again that all the acclaim is richly deserved. Chapman turns up the tempo and rocks the house more than in previous albums, right from the opening track, the irresistibly danceable "Dive". But in addition to that huge hit, a more rock-influenced, guitar-driven sound can also be heard in songs like "The Change", "Next 5 Minutes, which contains a superbly catchy hook, and "Whatever". Other songs, highlighted by the moving "Great Expectations", take on a more soft, melodious approach, similar to the title song "Speechless". The song "With Hope", as the title implies, offers hope to those who have lost a loved one, and the album as a whole offers hope to everyone who is looking for peace and purpose in life through Christ. The soothing and worshipful "Be Still And Know" offers a beautiful closing to what is no doubt a remarkable album by Chapman. This CD presents music and messages appealing to both youth and adult audiences, and should be a welcome addition to anyone's musical library.

Hey guys, my name is Mark Lee, I'm 15 years old, and this is easily the greatest collection of contemporary Christian music I've heard in a long, long while! I received this CD from my aunt recently, and I knew I would at least like it when I saw that the song "Dive" is on it. "Dive" is one of Steven Curtis Chapman's greatest hits ever, with an irresistible groove and a catchy chorus. But I didn't expect EVERY song to be so good!

Every song is great in one way or another. "I Do Believe", "The Change", and "Whatever" make you want to get up and dance to their hard rock beat. Also, "Speechless", "Next 5 Minutes", and "Great Expectations" will move you with their powerful, thought-provoking lyrics.

All those songs are rather loud at some point or another (especially "I Do Believe"), and my mom used to dislike Steven Curtis Chapman because "his music is too loud and boyish". That's the way it is with some songs, but not with all of them. In fact, part of the reason why Steven Curtis Chapman is such a superb musician is that he can not only write loud rock songs, but also some of the sweetest love songs I've ever heard! "Fingerprints of God" is a heartwarming song dedicated to his daughter about how she is such a beautiful creation of God. "What I Really Want to Say" is a moving song for his wife about how words cannot describe how much he loves her. "With Hope" is a real tearjerker, dedicated to several families who had lost their children in school shootings. "The Journey" is a brief instrumental which adds yet more emotion to the already powerful "With Hope". "The Invitation" is a quiet little piece about God's sacrifice for us. "Be Still and Know" is a subdued, worshpiful conclusion to this fantastic album.

And did I mention that "Dive" is one of Steven Curtis Chapman's greatest hits ever? Buy this CD immediately! It's also a great first Steven Curtis Chapman CD if you've never heard his music before.

The song "Dive" gives me a real sense of excitment! It makes me feel like dancing and praising the Lord as I serve Him.This CD has got real rythum and soul! Thanks Steven Curtis Chapman for loving the Lord enough to add those moves in your music!

To be honest if you had mentioned the name Steven Curtis Chapman to me this time last year I would have been totally clueless. I wasnt into Christian music in a very big way...mainly because it wasnt very good! No offence meant. However what a revolution has taken place this past year huh!

This album is a total breath of fresh air, songs such as Dive and Speechless really show off Stevens gift of singing and music. Beautiful lyrics finish the package off nicely. A tear or two will fill your eye at the lovely Fingerprints of God dedicated to his daughter and relating to the pressures on young people to look like magazine models...this song is an invaluable lesson that society could well benefit from adopting. Well done Steven in creating a unique Christian album which shows the gifted musicians in Churches all over the world, and praise the Lord for such beautiful words and music which will be a blessing to many! Enjoy! I did and Im sure you too will be speechless once more at the wondrous grace of God...

This recording sounds a little different than the previous ones - it may have something to do with the fact that he used his touring band instead of the studio one he normally uses. However, I think it is one of the best he has produced. From the boppy "Dive" to the thought provoking "Speechless; and "What about the Change" to the tear-jerker "With Hope"; from "Great Expectations" to "The Invitation", this CD will inspire and challenge you. I love it!

After Steven taking some time out, there was always going to be a lot of hype and speculation about this CD, and it doesn't disappoint. The voice and general musicianship of Steven Curtis Chapman have improved again with this album. The production is outstanding, very up-to-date and uplifting (without being nauseating). The songs all link together so well, making it hard to find a favourite. At a push I would choose "Be Still and Know", a hymn like song with a gorgeous, floating melody that will send shivers down your spine, it truly captures the idea of being still. However, on the more up-tempo side I would have to choose "Dive", an opening track that would make you have to listen to the rest of the album. This is me struggling though as I can't find a track to criticise.

My least favourite would be "Next Five Minutes" because of the music, but then the lyrics really make you think.

As far as Steven's albums go, I feel they have always had a couple of "album fillers". As I listened to this album I was waiting to see which ones it was (usually towards the end), however, I didn't find any this time. Every song has great music, great lyrics and working with his live band has really done these songs justice.

Quite simply, a great album that will live up to your expectations no matter how high they are, and I would know. Having read and reviewed the book that goes along with it, you will definitely find that the book adds to your understanding of the album and the subject matter, God's grace.

Enjoy

This is a great album. What makes it so great is that the same spirit of worship and awe of God is there as it has been in his other albums, while the emphatic musical style is different. Notice the symphonic arrangements ("Be Still and Know")and heavier guitar and bass lines ("Last Five Minutes")-- the album has a more 'concert feel' than his previous albums, but lyrics are still very powerful ("The Invitation," "Be Still and Know") and worshipful ("Speechless," "Great Expectations"). He continues to make great albums without compromising the message or watering down the musicianship.

Chapman has a new look and even sound. Once again the standard for excellence is set with his newest album. If you've never listened to Steven before this new album is an excellent place to start. A well balanced collection of up tempo true to life songs as well as the beautifully written ballads that he is known for. He is an excellent representation of Contemporary Christian Music and an artist that should be a member of everyone's collection. For the faithful fan, fear not. The new look has not taken away from the excellent musicianship and the true love for God that overflows into his music. I look forward to what is to come and I am thankful for what we have now. Although I must admit that since I got the CD I've been neglecting all others. This simply proves that Speechless is a must buy.

This CD is unbelievable. I bought it after hearing a small peice of DIVE on a commercial for a new Christian Radio Station. To my astonishment and delight, this was not the only tune on the CD that I liked!

Steven Curtis Chapman uses heavy guitar and awesome beats to convey the Christian message in a way that doesn't scream COMPROMISE. With every track, the meaning of the words is clear -- nothing that can be even mildly confused as secular. He doesn't try to be crossover -- he's all about The Cross.

The creativity here is very, very impressive. Most of the tracks are easily danced to -- perfect for your next party (or "fellowship" as we Christians prefer to call such get-togethers). I've listened to it on the way to work and on the way home almost every day since I purchased it.

This was my first Steven Curtis Chapman CD, but it definitely won't be my last.

Favorite 7 Tunes, in order:

1. Speechless
2. Great Expectations
3. I Do Believe
4. Dive
5. Whatever
6. The Change
7. With Hope