Deitiphobia
Lo:Fi Vs. Sci:Fi
Reviewed by Chris Well
With the roar of the computers, a cloud of electrons and a hearty, "Hi-Ho, Vapor!" Deitiphobia wastes no time with tearful reunions before launching into the relatively complex narrative of Lo:Fi Vs. Sci:Fi. A soundtrack of sorts for the futuristic adventure found at www.vapor.iscool.net, co-written by Graeme Udd and D'phobia's Wally Shaw, Lo:Fi Vs. Sci:Fi is also a fine collection of electronic angst and praise in its own right. The members of Deitiphobia, pioneers in electronic Christian rock, have returned to their old stomping grounds older and wiser - but no less fascinated with the friction between soul and spirit, and between flesh and machine.
From the bold statement of faith in "Humanifesto" (I am a new creation/ I'm spilling over, chomping at the bit waiting for you to ask me why) to the philosophical "Tripwire" (Some things aren't that simple to me/ But there are things I know absolutely/ On the other side of complexity/ Things will come more easy to me) to the anthemic "Transmission" (Hearts on our sleeves please believe this is our choice/ Our culture must raise a voice), the trio - Wally and Sheri Shaw, and Wil Foster - have wrapped their words of ancient hope for a modern age in beats and beeps woven together to conjure a picture of the fallen world for the post-Matrix audience.
To the average Christian pop listener, some of this will probably be indecipherable. But for those desperate for some electronica in the relatively empty Christian market - or for those who love to dig for the real meat - Lo:Fi Vs. Sci:Fi is a beautiful thing.