Something Like Silas

Item: Divine Invitation
Author: Noel Lloyd

Divine Invitation

(2004)

Reviewed by Noel Lloyd

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Label Sparrow RecordsThe Phantom Tollbooth2004

ccm modern rock worship

Another worship band??? Sigh.

On paper, Divine Invitation has the makings of a great album. A talented collection of musicians meet two of the most revered producers/musicians in Nashville to make what should be a premiere worship album for the worshippers of the churched world.

On paper that is.

Something Like Silas is another in a string of bands with worship-leader roots and aspirations to cut a record. Composed of five members, they are not short on talent by any means. And not many bands can say that on their major label debut, they have legends, and the people who started this whole rash of worship albums in the first place, Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong as their producers.

Something Like Silas utilizes a Brit-pop sound that at times sounds similar to fellow praise banders Delirious. On Divine Invitation, the producer's influence is felt in the often-moody dreamy tone that was a staple of their band, The Choir.

Admittedly this is a good album--how can it not be?

But, everything on here is nothing I haven't heard so many times before. Especially limiting are the lyrics, as there is only so much depth you can put into a worship song.

If Something Like Silas wants to make a mark in the music world, they should take a page out of Delirious' book and expand their repertoire. They certainly do not suffer from lack of ability, just too narrow of a focus.

To sum up, I can say I have no large complaints as to the quality of this album, just an overall disappointment at what this band could be.

3.5 tocks