Stand

Avalon | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 24, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sparrow
• ASIN: B000DZ7YBA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,217 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shocked!, January 25, 2006

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Adam Sheldon "CCM GUY" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stand (Audio CD)

Let me first start by saying that after Avalon's last album The Creed, I truly believed that the Avalon of old was through. Very difficult to handle as I have been a long time fan of Avalon litterally since their inception. However this album has made happy to know that the Avalon of Old is gone and the Avalon of New is here and believe me when I tell you that is a good thing. After The Creed, I was concerned with the addition of Greg Long. But after listening to Stand, it is apparent that the group has found themselves vocally and now Greg adds something positive and unique that Avalon has been missing for a while. Perfect example of this, see "Slowly." I truly can say that this is Avalon's best album to date. This is coming from a real person and not an Avalon Fanatic. From the ballads, to the upbeat tunes, this album truly is great from start to finish. Very impressive album! I hope you enjoy this album as much as I have... =)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Again!, January 24, 2006

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James R. Gage "T. Gage" (Lincoln, Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stand (Audio CD)

After "The Creed" many of Avalon's fans were concerned about the direction in which the group was going. While it was an excellent album, it lacked the personal feel of their previous albums such as "Oxygen" and "In a Different Light". With "Stand" I am pleased to announce that Avalon's unique personality is back and so is their amazing sound.

Song by song:

1. The Other Side

"Wonder Why" meets "Take You at Your Word". Great way to begin any album.

2. Love Won't Leave You

A fairly strong song. There are better singles on this album, but it's still a strong tune.

3. Orphans of God

Amazing song. Not quite as powerful as "The Glory", but it's probably as good as "I Don't Wanna Go".

4. Somehow You Are

Nice upbeat tune.

5. Slowly

I have to agree with the other person who just posted a review. Greg really did a good job on this song after messing up "I Wanna Be With You"

6. We Will Stand

Typical Avalong title track, very good.

7. Jesus

Nice medium pace song.

8. I Survive

Good upbeat song which adds a nice variety to the back end of the album.

9. When the Time Comes

This one really reminds me "Come and Fill My Heart" which is an excellent track.

10. Where Joy and Sorrow Meet

Another one that reminds me of the back half of "Oxygen". Excellent.

Avalon is off to a GREAT comeback, and I hope that they do well. Amazing album. Highly recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing!!!!, August 10, 2006

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Ryan McAdams (Tuscaloosa, AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stand (Audio CD)

I have only been listening to Avalon for about 2 years now and from what i have heard this is the best one yet!!! I first listened to them on the "Oxygen" album. I intstantly liked it and decided i wanted to check out more from them. I Bought the greatest hits album and again, was no disappointed!!...it was cool to see where they had come from as artist and to see the direction they were headed in. Then came "The Creed". I am so irritated to read reviews on here from people complaining about the departure of Cherri and Michael. If they truly felt God was leading them in a new direction, then as Christians and fans we should support that. On top of that, the sound of Janna, Jody, Melissa, and Greg is th strongest they have ever had. Janna and Jody are both powerhouse vocalist. With Cherri and Michael their voices were not that strong and so they blended into the background. Melissa and Greg both have powerful voices that match Janna and Jody, giving a full, and strong sound. The creed was a great album that deserved to be listened to without people whining over the loss of two members. Now stand is out and we find t his group topping themselves yet again. The sound on this record follows that of what you might hear on mainstream radio today. It has more of a Pop/rock vibe than a plain pop or dance sound as some of their previous music had. The vocals are amazing and the music is great. Anyone who says this is a bad cd purely because michael and cherri are gone is not really listening to the music!!....This album has by far the best vocal and instrumental sound of any of their albums to date!!!