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Audio Adrenaline

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 13, 2001)
• Original Release Date: March 13, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Forefront
• ASIN: B00005A89F
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #65,038 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Looking for a great CD to show to those who say Christian bands can't rock? Well, you've come to the right spot. For nearly a decade, Audio Adrenaline have been living proof that some Jesus freaks can indeed rock. Seventeen tracks, including two new ones (the blitzkrieg anthem "Will Not Fade" and "One Like You"), chronicle the group's electric and insightful rock & roll. The more accessible pop gems like "Get Down," "Walk on Water," and "Never Gonna Be as Big as Jesus" are balanced by wall-of-guitar slams like "I'm Not the King" and "Some Kind of Zombie." Fans and newcomers alike will also enjoy the rockabilly raver "DC-10." Like most Forefront artists, Audio Adrenaline have pushed the borders of today's Christian rock with their creative and energetic brand of music. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Edgy, fun, party-style rock that still maintains the message, March 24, 2001

By	"sarrenya" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

Audio Adrenaline is a band that's been around for over 10 years (since 1988) and still rocks the house. Their sense of humor, great lyrics, wonderful live shows, and awesome songwriting has left them adored by thousands of fans all over the world. This, their first Greatest Hits collection, is as solid as their rock.

The two new takes - "Will Not Fade" and "One Like You" - will become instant favorites. Mark's trademark vocals are still right on. Actually, one of the most fun parts about this record is how everything is placed. The CD flows seamlessly from one song to another, and they're all put in an order that doesn't leave you sighing at a soft song and suddenly being blasted by a loud one in the next moment.

Still, some highlights I must point out: "I'm Not the King", "Blitz", "Some Kind of Zombie", "Chevette", "We're A Band", "Big House" (which was voted Song of the Decade for the 90's in CCM), "Mighty Good Leader", "Rest Easy", and "Underdog." Heck, everything on the CD's great.

Don't miss out on this one! It's the perfect trip down memory lane for the fan, and the perfect sampler of the band for the new listener. Rock on Audio Adrenaline and the message they've carried for 10 years 'n countin'!

Look for a new Audio A record to release near the end of this year. :-)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How can it get any better?!?, March 24, 2001

By	Matthew H. Edmundson (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The only thing I don't like about this cd is the limited number of tracks...there are so many more greatest hits they can put on!But, I guess they won't all fit on the disc. That's alright because what is on this famous Christian Rock Band's album is out of this world. I haven't even bought it yet and I know it's great because I know these songs forwards and backwards (besides the two new ones of course). I have every single type of album...from singles to remixes, audio adrenaline has ever produced, and they just keep getting better and better. If you have never heard of this band or don't know some of these songs, you must get this album. Their music is so full of rock-life and stays so true to their Master's touch. With this band you won't get stars, showbiz, in-it-for-the-money feeling from their music...you'll get what God is doing in their lives. How can music get any better than that?

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An adrenaline rush of edgy, tuneful Christian music, August 16, 2001

By	Marc Axelrod (Potter, Wi USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Here is a band that was overshadowed for a long time by more well known Christian acts such as DC Talk and Michael W Smith. But this greatest hits CD does a good job of showing off the band's strengths and why it was one of the most tuneful and melodic Christian acts of the mid 1990s. From the hard rocking opening salvo of 'Will Not Fade,' 'I'm Not the King,' and Mighty Good Leader,' they catch your attention. For me, 'Big House' and 'Never Gonna Be as Big as Jesus' were pop highlights. The songs generally have an edgy, grungy sound, but they are always tuneful and appealing. I know people who don't like hard rocking alternative music who got really turned on by this CD.

This recording is simply one of Christian music's best offerings from the last decade, and it is in my estimation a worthy purchase.