Situating herself at the pop-end of the acoustic music which has sprung up in the wake of the alt. country movement, Jennifer Knapp has produced an unusually earthy album for the Christian market. Knapp's music would sit well with fans of writers such as Sheryl Crow, but the album is unfortunately lacking obvious singles to take her to Crow's audience. As a whole, however, it is a self-assured recording which deserves to win Knapp attention.
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The Rebel Base 2001Reviewed by Josh HurstJennifer Knapp has gained substantial popularity and respect in Christian music circles, and for good reason. As she proves on Lay it Down, her sophomore album, Knapp is both a capable guitarist and a captivating vocalist. Not to mention a pretty good song writer. "A Little More" is a great example of the latter. Ms. Knapp's lyrics are personal, yet they ably express the universal truth of God's…ReAL Magazine 2000Reviewed by Kevin D. HendricksIt seems you have start with the accolades, so let's get them out of the way: multiple Dove awards and nominations, GMA's New Artist of the Year, 1999 summer Lilith Fair tour, blah, blah, blah. Let's just say she's been well received--and with good reason. On to the music. This Kansas native offers introspective acoustic based music with a bit of an edge. Overall I found Lay It Down to be a…The Phantom Tollbooth 2000Reviewed by Josh MarihughPicture: A young woman sits in a darkened corner, her acoustic guitar resting across her knees, singing her heart out to her God. Picture: That same young woman steps to the front of a stage, and with amps blasting behind her, wails a love song to her Lord. These two pictures, and a few somewhere in between, are what make Jennifer Knapp who she is, and make her music what it is. After Knapp's…Similar sounding releases
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