Life Is Not a Snapshot

Josh Wilson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 8, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sparrow
• ASIN: B002J0QDWI
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #4,125 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Josh Wilson has made a mark on Christian music with his catchy and emotional songwriting, his heart for God, his entertaining live shows and his one-of-a-kind skills as a guitar player and musician drawing many comparisons to the great players of Christian music's history. September 8th Josh Wilson unveils his 2nd studio release Life is Not A Snapshot, featuring the hit radio song "Sing". His sophomore release is filled with lyrical depth intertwined with catchy hooks. This is sure to be a fan favorite!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Josh Wilson [Life Is Not A Snapshot], September 8, 2009

By	Kevin R. Davis "music collector" (Perkasie, PA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Life Is Not A Snapshot [+digital booklet] (MP3 Download)

Josh Wilson's debut album Trying to Fit the Ocean in a Cup" included the Top 10 radio hit, "Savior Please," and also included stand-out songs "3 Minute Song", " and "Tell Me". Josh's great blend of personal lyrics and catchy music emerges as a focal point of Josh's sophomore album, "Life Is Not A Snapshot". This seven-song collection reflects Josh's great ability for framing questions of faith into musical expressions of trust. Opening song "Sing" showcases Josh's guitar playing and singing skills with a song that encourages listeners to `sing to the One who is our King' with the bridge "Jesus, Jesus, our Emmanuel, God is with us now". The song gets me in the mood to start singing songs of praise in anticipation of the Christmas season, and is the current single from the album.

"Before The Morning" is another upbeat song and includes the album title in the lyrics "And hold on, cause there's good for those who love God, But life is not a snapshot, It might take a little time but you'll see the bigger picture". I also really enjoyed singing along with the great upbeat song "Listen", which reminded me of "Something To Say" by Matthew West. The ballad "Do You Want To Know" really reminds me of the great song "A Million Raindrops" from Bebo Norman's self-titled album last year. It is a very introspective song and makes you think about the needy we encounter all around us and challenges us "If you want heart of sympathy then pray to God to help you see".

I also really enjoy the song "How To Fall", another personal song and catchy melody similar to "Tell Me" from Josh's first album. Next is the intimate ballad, "Right in Front of Me", which really hit me with the great expression of faith "I want a miracle, something impossible, So would you help me to believe
When You say everything that's right in front of me, Is all the proof I'll ever need". The album closes with Josh's excellent instrumental acoustic guitar performance of the world's most famous hymn, "Amazing Grace," "We may live in snapshot moments," Josh says, "but those moments are not Life. Life is not one point in time but all of the points in time between drawing our first and last breaths. Because we have experienced the faithfulness of God in the past we can be secure in the present and trust in the One who holds the future."

Josh writes catchy folk-pop style melodies and story-songs and if you like Above The Golden State, Bebo Norman, Matthew West and Jason Gray, then you should really enjoy Josh Wilson. My favorites are "Sing", "Before The Morning", "Do You Want To Know", "Listen" and the great instrumental version of "Amazing Grace".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good lyrics, music, and voice, January 9, 2010

By	Christopher W. Morris - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Life Is Not a Snapshot (Audio CD)

Josh Wilson has a way of sounding like all his songs could be radio hits without them being lame or coated with a plasticy pop-culture sheen. His lyrics are fairly original, true to the Bible, and well-crafted. The music and voice are pleasant to listen to. I wouldn't necessarily be surprised to see this young man's music make it 'mainstream.'

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What I needed to Hear, December 8, 2009

By	E. Wood (TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Life Is Not a Snapshot (Audio CD)

While driving home from my sister's house three hours away I happened to catch Josh Wilson on the radio. I tuned in to the station in the middle of his "Amazing Grace" rendition and was captivated by the song's haunting beauty. I kept listening to his interview hoping to catch the name of the artist to look up later. They finally it as he went into "Right in Front of Me". I started to cry while listening to it. Those two songs alone are worth buying this CD. Of course all the others are wonderful too, but those two have a powerful message and wonderful music. I ordered both this CD and his first, "Trying to Fit the Ocean in a Cup" as soon as I got home. If you are searching for God or just need a little reminding that we are not alone, you'll love this CD. I can't wait to hear what he comes out with next.