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    Speck

    Gogglebox

    (1999)

    Reviewed by Eric Daams

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    Label Gray Dot RecordsThe Phantom Tollbooth1999
    ccmmodern rockpop rock

    The very aim and purpose of Speck is to sing for the youth. As the reviewer above stated, the lyrics aren't terribly innovative, but I found them relevant to young people, focusing on such issues as the media, being happy with the way we are and doing what God's will for our lives is. Not much relevance to an adult audience, but very good for a young audience. The music is hook-driven guitar pop, with the occasional faster edge. Like the lyrics, the music is not very innovative, but instead tends to do what others have done before. Nice stuff, if you like it.

    If you're an adult, you probably won't enjoy this very much. However, this is a great ministry tool for today's youth.

    3.5 tocks

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