Truth Soul Rock & Roll

The Elms | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 22, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sparrow
• ASIN: B00006LI13
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,090 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a difference a year can make...., June 20, 2003

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Alan Attebery (Arlington, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Truth Soul Rock & Roll (Audio CD)

This is NOT the same group from 2001's "The Big Surprise." Yes, the members of the group are the same, but their look and sound have changed. And this is not a bad thing.

I liked "The Big Surprise" a great deal. In fact, it was the video to the song "Hey, Hey" that got me hooked on the group. That first album (second album if you count the groups original individual effort in 1999) had a 60s feel to it. Many of the songs were very infectious and had a way of staying with you long after you listened to them.

In "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" the group has matured vocally, musically, and lyrically. Don't worry, you can still find a hint of the Beatles in this album, but you can also find a more mature sound. And for those of you who think that The Elms have sold out and now sound just like every other Christian alternative band out there, you would be wrong. They have managed to find a new sound that is unique to them.

Take a listen to the sample songs that Amazon has made available and see for yourself how much better The Elms are this time around. Then go do yourself a favor and buy the album.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Beauty of Musical Emotion, May 11, 2004

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Autumn - See all my reviews

This review is from: Truth Soul Rock & Roll (Audio CD)

In The Big Surprise, there were many fast-beat songs that seemed to magically match the rhythm of your heart as you sang lyrics which you didn't quite understand, but went with the tune perfectly. In this, Truth Soul Rock & Roll, the songs are a bit more slow, but so much more intense. These songs celebrate the beauty of musical emotion flowing purely from the heart of the writer/lead singer, Owen Thomas, as his beautiful range and vocals mesmerize your ears. As I let my mother listen to this album she said it brought back old memories of The beatles, and indeed, much of their sound is akin to the classic rock&roll sound, but their inspiring christian lyrics make all the difference. Who says kids today have no taste in music? Obviously someone who hasn't heard this album. If you want to sample some of the best for this album, I suggest Happiness or All the While Having Fun. But the CD in it's entirety is magnificent. God Bless The Elms!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone Who Says Rock Is Dead Hasn't Heard The Elms, January 13, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Truth Soul Rock & Roll (Audio CD)

This album really rocks! It reminds me of all the great bands from yesteryear. The sound is original and distinct, the music is catchy, and the lyrics are actually about something(which becomes more rare with each dying oldschooler). So buy this record and you won't be dissappointed.