- Buy a CD or a vinyl record, get a $1 Amazon MP3 Credit. Limit one promotional credit per customer. Here's how (restrictions apply)
- Includes FREE MP3 version of this album Here's how (restrictions apply)
| ||||||||||||||||||
Special Offers and Product Promotions
Frequently Bought Together
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? |
Track Listings
Editorial Reviews
CD Spring & Summer EPs by Foreman Jon
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
The Fall and Winter EPs were absolutely phenomenal. Spring was good but probably my least favorite. Summer is outstanding, bringing the 4 EPs full circle, satisfying my ears, my soul and my spirit.
Spring starts out with a cute little number called "March (A Prelude to Spring)" which sounds nothing like any other song Jon or Switchfoot has ever put out. Then the familiar acoustic stuff comes with "Love Isn't Made" and "In My Arms", a couple of good, not great, songs.
The album climaxes with "Baptize My Mind" and the simple but beautiful "Your Love Is Strong" - a modern version of the Lord's Prayer. Finally, Jon does a different version of "Revenge" which was previously made available to people who purchased Switchfoot's Oh! Gravity.
Overall I would say this is the weakest of Foreman's solo efforts, but that still doesn't make it a bad album by any means.
Summer adds to Foreman's legend. It goes places musically that Foreman has not gone before, and makes some strong spiritual statements, even if we don't want to hear them.
"Resurrect Me" sounds musically like a cross between "Dirty Second Hands" and "Amateur Lovers" (from Switchfoot's Oh! Gravity.), while lyrically reminding me of "Burn Out Bright" with its "live strong now" message. It is by far the "hardest" of Foreman's songs on any of the EPs. Nice.
"Instead of a Show" smacks a lot of Christians in the face... questioning our worship and how genuine it is. Foreman challenges us to ACT on our faith. Beautiful but painful.
"House of God Forever" is a brilliant take on Psalm 23 (The Lord is my shepherd)... and a sweet duet. My favorite off the new one. "Again" has a slight oriental flavor to it, and ends off the EP, and the year, brilliantly.
I am so thankful that Jon Foreman was inspired to release these EPs, and will miss getting 6 new, solid songs every few months from (in my estimation) one of the most talented songwriters of our generation. Get Spring and Summer, and if you haven't already done so, Fall and Winter, too!
Spring starts out with a cute little number called "March (A Prelude to Spring)" which sounds nothing like any other song Jon or Switchfoot has ever put out. Then the familiar acoustic stuff comes with "Love Isn't Made" and "In My Arms", a couple of good, not great, songs.
The album climaxes with "Baptize My Mind" and the simple but beautiful "Your Love Is Strong" - a modern version of the Lord's Prayer. Finally, Jon does a different version of "Revenge" which was previously made available to people who purchased Switchfoot's Oh! Gravity.
Overall I would say this is the weakest of Foreman's solo efforts, but that still doesn't make it a bad album by any means.
Summer adds to Foreman's legend. It goes places musically that Foreman has not gone before, and makes some strong spiritual statements, even if we don't want to hear them.
"Resurrect Me" sounds musically like a cross between "Dirty Second Hands" and "Amateur Lovers" (from Switchfoot's Oh! Gravity.), while lyrically reminding me of "Burn Out Bright" with its "live strong now" message. It is by far the "hardest" of Foreman's songs on any of the EPs. Nice.
"Instead of a Show" smacks a lot of Christians in the face... questioning our worship and how genuine it is. Foreman challenges us to ACT on our faith. Beautiful but painful.
"House of God Forever" is a brilliant take on Psalm 23 (The Lord is my shepherd)... and a sweet duet. My favorite off the new one. "Again" has a slight oriental flavor to it, and ends off the EP, and the year, brilliantly.
I am so thankful that Jon Foreman was inspired to release these EPs, and will miss getting 6 new, solid songs every few months from (in my estimation) one of the most talented songwriters of our generation. Get Spring and Summer, and if you haven't already done so, Fall and Winter, too!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I love Jon Foreman in Switchfoot so I figured I would love him singly. I did. This album is like listening to Paul Simon who actually has something worth singing about; not just a good voice. Jon cuts out all the pretense and gets right to the core of what he sees, hears, and perceives about life, people, and the God he loves. I love his conviction, sarcasm, and wit. He is a very passionate singer who refreshes the heart.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Kira Foster
Format:Audio CD
This is a great cd! I never get tired of listening to it the words are meaningful and will give you a sense of purpose and help you to see the wonder of love and the beauty in life. The music is simple and uncomplicated even though there are a lot of different instruments, they blend well to create a beautiful masterpiece.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic music!
This album has some great songs with even greater messages, well worth buying if you like Indy Christian music! Pick this album up you won't regret it.
Published 2 months ago by Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Nice Change of Pace
I like Switchfoot a lot, but really this music is much different. It is a lot more in depth in regards to Jon's spiritualiy and emotions. Read more
Published 3 months ago by joshdm89
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best music album ever written
I am being quite serious when I say that this is the best album I have ever heard. These are some of my all-time favorite songs. Read more
Published 3 months ago by wyrmsbane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Foreman is great
Jon Foreman has a unique voice. So but his acoustic stuff is great. This is definitely different than what you would get with a Switchfoot album but there are some definite... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sharbs
4.0 out of 5 stars
I prefer Fall and Winter.
It may be personality but I prefer Fall and Winter to this set. Complexity of music and lyrical depth are both here but are present even moreso in Fall and Winter. Read more
Published 5 months ago by a learning mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good stuff
I acquired a taste for Jon's voice and writing from Switchfoot and this series doesn't disappoint. The music seems a bit more personal or unrefined than some of the tunes you'll... Read more
Published 5 months ago by JEH97LX
5.0 out of 5 stars
Honest, raw music
The thing I most respect about Jon's solo stuff is that he is honest. What I mean by that is that he honestly and rawly communicates his experiences and feelings towards certain... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mochi Man
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT!!
I am speechless at how great every song is on this cd. He has such depth in his lyrics and music. Literally awesome.
Published 11 months ago by StevoD
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow
Jon Foreman has truly created a masterpiece with his four seasons albums. This is Switchfoot stripped down to it's core and concentrated into it's purest form. Read more
Published on January 2, 2011 by Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best singer/songwriter out there
Switchfoot has been one of my top favorite bands for a long time. When the lead singer and songwriter for the band went solo with four ep albums I had to have them. Read more
Published on September 21, 2010 by K_no_wNot1
