David Zaffiro is a well known rocker who has been around the Christian music scene for several years. He is a former guitar player for Bloodgood, and has released several solo albums. Zaffiro's latest effort, Yesterday's Left Behind, is a really solid project that I've thoroughly enjoyed.
When I listened to this album the first time, I was immediately impressed by the variety of different types of songs. Songs like "I Welcome the Rain" and "Waiting it Through" are contemporary songs reminiscent of Christian artists like Randy Stonehill and Steve Green. "Bottle Top" is an instrumental hard rock track with some impressive guitar licks (reminiscent of Joe Satriani or Jeff Sheetz). "Winds of September" is a slow rock ballad not unlike some of Bloodgood's popular mid '80s songs. My favorite is "Nothing's Gonna Stand In My Way," an ethereal rock song that sounds like a cross between Pink Floyd, Daniel Amos, and Phil Keaggy. There is enough variety in this album that almost any Christian music fan will find at least a song or two to like.
The lyrics are simple but effective. Zaffiro doesn't tackle any deep social or theological issues, preferring to offer simple but direct lyrics that are scripturally sound. "Where" talks about how the Lord knows our hearts and "I Welcome The Rain" talks about the Lord's blessing and provision for us coming down from Heaven like water. "N.l.i.e" talks about our susceptibility to the lies of today's secular society.
Zaffiro wrote virtually all the songs, sang all but one lead vocal track, played guitar, bass, and keyboards, and produced the entire album. Yesterday's Left Behind is a true testimony to David Zaffiro's musical talents and spiritual direction.
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