This is my absolute favorite cd of all time, no question about it. Musically this album stands alone.
I haven't heard anything like it as of yet. It's a masterpiece. A blend of everything good and wholesome in music. The drums are superb in my opinion. The guitar work is stupefying. It's great, unbelievable, provocative, awe inspiring...and all those other big words. Of course the bass (the never recognized instrument) is great. The backbone of the rhythm and definitely unique. On to vocals....wow! I love this guy's vocals, I don't know what exactly is so special about them, they just seem to fit the music. They seem very passionate. In short I have no complaints about this album.
I have never really felt lyrics so God inspired as the lyrics from this band. My favorite song on the cd is, of course, Advent of a miracle.
Only love can fill the void, when the world has taken its toll, hand in hand, by your side, we'll walk down the path together. I'll take you to the place where the promises will never break.
This is truly God's promise to us all, through his son Jesus Christ. There's no price on this gift and no greater importance than the existence of this gift.
If you don't have this cd, when you DO GET IT (hint hint), feel free to beat yourself for not doing so earlier. Not to say that I support self mutilation, but I feel the punishment should fit the CRIME.
10/10
Other coverage for this album
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