I have to admit I'm getting tired of seeing one worship project after the next pop up in the Christian music scene. It seems like everyone is making a worship record these days, and countless compilations are being released to re-package and financially capitalize on some of this generation's most beloved church songs. Thankfully, I can't lump The Rock and Roll Worship Circus in with the same category as the multiple disc Wow Worship collections or the Songs 4 Life series offered by Time Life on late night infomercials. Instead, I can group them in the vast minority of worship acts truly seeking to reach out to God rather than capitalize on a trend. And the fact that they know how to play hard and well helps their cause. Take for instance songs like "Space Angel" or "The Undiscovered" on the new disc. The first combines the gritty classic rock sounds of The Rolling Stones mixed with a touch of The Violet Burning, while the second has such a refined and polished rock sound that it could be heard playing in any mainstream club or bar. The fact that an uplifting message accompanies such high quality performances is a great way to bridge the gap between believing rock fans and those that aren't in tune with their faith. More lyrical substance comes in the form of "The Blood of Jesus" and "See the Cloud is Coming," which has a power ballad consistency destined to appeal to anyone that likes 80s hair bands at heart. Hopefully The Rock and Roll Worship Circus can continue with their message untainted, rather than become jaded by the sometimes product driven Christian music industry.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Ken MuellerCurrently there are about seven million worship CDs on the market. Of that number, about three million are marketed toward the younger generation as "alternative" worship. But until now, all of them have been posers. The Rock and Roll Worship Circus is the first band that truly captures both the heart of worship AND the heart of rock and roll. Rather than just being a selection of choruses…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Kerry MaffeoLike other bands before them, modern rock band Rock 'N' Roll Worship Circus throws their hat into the ring of bands exclusive to worship music, with the hope that their efforts and their hearts for worship will show they aren't just another band hoping to cash in on the collective spiritual yearning of people across the globe, but are serious about their faith. Big Star Logistics pulls together…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Trae CadenheadIt is great when a band breaks out of the norm and tries to do something truly original, even if it doesn't necessarily turn out as well as it might have. Rock and Roll Worship Circus has endeavored to do something fresh and exciting with their first full-length, Big Star Logistics. The band's name is very descriptive of the music they create: rock and roll with a worship focus. The band really…The Phantom Tollbooth 2001Reviewed by Brian A. SmithRock N Roll Worship Circus is like listening to an alternative radio station--then you realize all of the lyrics are about God. "Party Song" is a mix between Bush and dada, while "Space Angel" is influenced by Radiohead. The female vocalist on "I Will Wait" is an Alanis Morissette/Jennifer Knapp combination. "The Undiscovered" sounds like an updated version of Pink Floyd, and "Sweet Jesus" is a…Similar sounding releases
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