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    The Phantom Tollbooth 2003/Summit 242

    Summit 242

    More Than Words

    (2003)

    Reviewed by Alex Klages

    Label Makeshift RecordsThe Phantom Tollbooth2003
    modern rockpop rockworship

    Perhaps the most interesting part about this modern rock/worship album is the involvement of Patrick Andrew, best known as bassist for PFR and Eager. His production gives a very PFR/Eager flavor to much of the music, which is essentially modern worship music with the amps turned up a notch. The group itself, except for Andrew (vocals/bass/guitar), is the worship band at a church called The Summit in Phoenix, Arizona, and, as a result, most of this music was written expressly for use in that church. As one who is not particularly fond of the worship genre in general, I still have to admit that this album is well played and the lyrics, written largely by principal vocalist Heath Bottomly (vocals/guitar), are, on the whole, quite good for the genre. The occasional female vocal by Molly Nass adds a bit of variety to the proceedings. Worth checking out, especially if you are a fan of modern rock and modern worship music.

    3.5 tocks

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