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Summary: Awakening Within
Comment: Bands and artists that have been around for a while with five or more albums, and numerous top singles under their belts, seem to dumb down from one record to the next. So, when I was in the mood to try something new to listen to, somehow I picked up MercyMe's latest album All That Is Within Me. I didn't expect much from these guys. But as I began to listen, I realized I was wrong. Let me sum it up in two words.
Uplifting rockabilly.
If those two words truly go together.
This being the sixth studio album from the pop/rock group, they've strengthened what makes them so great.
The track "Goodbye Ordinary" starts the record off with a powerful rock anthem that is sure to please fans, but they don't stop there. The next song "Time Has Come" beats up the tempo as it shows off the band's edge to rock. "I Know" is a song that professes faith in God through love.
The first radio single off this album "God With Us" is torn from the same cloth as previous singles and made to become a lasting one. The two songs "Sanctified" and "You Reign" are simple titled songs with deep meaning and inspirational moods. One of the most outstanding tracks comes next with "Grace Tells Another Story". Bart Millard's vocals display conviction and morality, creating a beautiful ballad about God's grace. The song "Alright" reminded me (if I had lived in the 70's) of a song that could have been done by the group Steve Miller Band. Rounding out All That Is Within Me are the sweet moving tracks "My Heart Will Fly" and "Finally Home" that each touch on love and, what seems to be a theme in MercyMe's music, our journey toward heaven.
MercyMe has come a long way since the astronomical hit "I Can Only Imagine". Instead of being a one hit wonder band, they showed the Christian music scene that they can hold their own. In this album no barriers are broken or new avenues explored, but it's another solid recording these guys can hold high. Whether or not I wanted to listen to this album, pickers can't be choosers, and I am sure glad I did.
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Summary: uplifting
Comment: Very good CD with many inspiring songs. Mercy Me is a first rate Band that can write some really good songs and put a really good message in it
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Summary: Wonderful
Comment: I have only been a Mercy Me fan for a couple of years but I rate this one as good as any that I have heard. I believe you will enjoy this if you are a long time or recent Mercy Me fan.
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Summary: Overproduced
Comment: I bought the album while I was on a trip and I got the collector's edition with the DVD concert included. I thought the concert sounded dead and like it was missing something... Then the lead singer said something to offend just about any Charismatic, which went something like "... and if going into convulsions and foaming at the mouth is your thing..."
Real charming and mature.
I decided to look past that and listen to the CD after I got home and I had it playing in the car for a couple of days. This album was just way overproduced. It was heavily orchestral and became a burden almost immediately. And I think at the end of the CD were a couple of bonus tracks of the overproduced songs, but done in an acoustic fashion. I guess they just didn't know which way to swing with this one.
The thing that made Mercy Me great was the harmony of the singers and the heart-felt lyrics. I guess that season is over. :(
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Summary: Great Christmas Present
Comment: I bought this product as a christmas present for my mother and she absolutely loves the cd. Once again a great product and great service.
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