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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Comforting and penetrating album with a magnificent flow, August 2, 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: Streams (Audio CD)
At the same time I hope this album starts a trend in Christian music I almost hope it doesn't as well. We've all seen what happens when trends in music start... the trend becomes dry and overdone until it whimpers out of existence. This album quite frankly amazed me. It has a little something for everyone. This album can sometimes be hard to listen to, because the music simply penetrates right into the depths of your heart and may bring up some pains you didn't even realize you were feeling. Upon listening to the album, I'm finding myself face to face with some hidden areas in my life I need to cast upon God. The album is more penetrating for me right now. I hope I will soon feel even more of the comfort this album provides as well.Okay here's the musician's critique. :-) The song opens up with a piano sonnet accompanied by the sorely-underrated voals of Cindy Morgan. The best parts of this album come around the middle, when we have an amazing three-song trilogy that alone is worth the price of the CD. Sixpence none the Richer starts it off with the beautiful song "Breathe". Michelle Tumes' infleunce is apparent all over the CD and that is one of the albums greatest advantages (Michelle Tumes is in my opinion one of the most soothing and comforting artists in Christian music), and we who are fans of hers get to hear her sing a beautiful remix of the song "Hold On" full of gorgeous major-seventh four-part harmonies. Chris Rodriguez's "Sanctuary" written by Michael W. Smith is beautiful beyond description. You have to listen to it to believe it... this song had me dancing. Fans of Delerious will get a pleasant surprise by their contribution to this album. I havent listened enough yet to the songs by Jaci Velasquez and Burlap to Cashmere, so I won't comment on them. I would definitely recommend this album to those who are into soft to medium-hard music and who need music that can comfort them. Most of us are in the first category, probably all of us are in the second one.If anyone reading this review is looking for more albums that are comforting and uplifting, I would highly recommend the two albums by Chris Rice, "Deep Enough to Dream" and "Past the Edges", Michelle Tumes solo album, "Listen" and Eli's "Things I Prayed For". All those albums are available here on Amazon.com and have sound clips. Go check them out!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A song for every mood...Essential Christian listening!, May 18, 2002
This review is from: Streams (Audio CD)
An awesome album. One of my all time favourites. It's hard to pick an out and out best track - "The only thing I need" is outstanding simply because of Jon Anderson's incredible vocals. To hear the lead singer of my favourite group when growing up in the 1970's (ie. Yes, all of whose album's I still have) laying down his voice on a Christian compilation completely blew me away... The most special track on the album for me though, has to "I will rest in You" by Jaci Velasquez (though Michelle Tumes' penwriting skills are obvious throughout - I'd have love to have heard her sing it). I had this song played at my father's funeral after I had read from John 14:1-6 and paid tribute to him. It melted the congregation and will always have a very, very special place in my heart because of that. A truly amazing complilation that can speak to your soul. Don't miss it....
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Marvelous., January 26, 2001
This review is from: Streams (Audio CD)
The Irish Film Orchestra gave a masterful performance on this CD, and the grouping of some of the best artists on the Christian contemporary stage makes this album a definate winner. "Job" has to be one of the most beautful songs I've ever heard, and Amy Grant played a great combination with Delirious in "Find Me In The River". Definately reccomended to all fans of music. Whether you're looking for great instrumental, or songs to touch your heart, look no further. It's all in here. Check my other reviews for great Christian books, CDs, and movies.
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