With members that are all youngsters--they're just hitting their early 20s--it's not surprising that there's little that's subtle about Seven Day Jesus. With a lead singer whose rich voice conjures up comparisons with Russ Taff and a less-mournful Eddie Vedder, and a rock combo that packs the wallop of a seasoned garage band, Seven Day Jesus just totally shreds from the get-go. Strong melodies are wed to thick, steady rhythms and adroit, crisp guitar licks. The words are as frank: Seven Day Jesus is less interested in philosophy and image than in getting right to the Gospel point. And while "simple" is often a dangerous combination, in the hands of Seven Day Jesus, it's proven that sometimes "simple" can be just another word for "solid." This is a dandy of a debut.
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7ball #16Reviewed by Thompson Ridings-BrooksThe self-titled sophomore release from Seven Day Jesus opens with a familiar scene: Remote control in hand, the narrator flips around the TV channels, struggling to choose the least of all possible evils on the airwaves. As the lead track, "Down With the Ship," unfolds, the narrator realizes that the state of the world is pretty bad--but there is hope in Christ. Jacketed in brilliant,…