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Summary: Love it!
Comment: I absolutely LOVE this CD! I am new to Matthew West's music and have not been this excited about an artist since discovering Bebo Norman a couple years back. Matthew West is a great singer/songwriter but what sets him apart is that he has really good pop sensibilities (i.e. really catchy pop). I highly recommend this and his other CD's.
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Summary: Loved the bonus DVD
Comment: I really liked the bonus DVD that came with my 2 disc set. The DVD shows what Matthew went through in relation to voice surgery and his internal struggles. To see this album and these songs born out of that experience gives the album a whole new meaning. Certainly, different people face differnt struggles - some my be perceived as worse than Matthew West's ad some as less - but the principles Matthew brought out of his suffering can bring enlightenment to us all. A beautiful story resulting in powerfu music.
The song "Something To Say" makes you want to find your purpose and live it loud. "The Motions" helps you regain your focus, if you've lost sight of your purpose. "You Are Everything" reminds us that, even though we have a God-inspired purpose, He is the ultimate purpose of our life. Without Him, we would be utterly worthless. "The Center" reveals that, whether you feel like nothing can stop you or like you can't get started, the most important thing is being in the center of God's will.
I could go on with the rest of the songs, but I'm sure you're beginning to get the picture. These are "bring me back to You and your purpose, Lord" songs and they are VERY uplifting and inspiring. Excellent CD!
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Summary: Amazing!
Comment: This CD is an amazing mix of different sounds that seem to flow effortlessly from song to song. The intro has a great transition to the first song, "Something to Say," that right away catches your attention. I like how Matthew West masterfully switches off from singing to rapping to talking ("The Center" is a good example). Because of this his voice never seems to get old. His songs are also rich in meaning, the inspirational ballad "You Are Everything," contains such powerful lyrics:
"Breathe again / Feeling all this life within / I'm the one with big mistakes / Big regrets and bigger breaks / Than I ever care to confess / Oh but, You're the one who looks at me / And sees what I was meant to be / More than just a beautiful mess."
Other songs seem to draw from personal experience, such as "Save A Place For Me," about someone close that passed away, and "Safe and Sound," a moving lullaby for his newborn daughter. These meaningful songs coupled with the fact that Matthew West lost his voice during the recording process, really demonstrates God's amazing grace in his life. Overall, "Something To Say" is definitely a must-listen album that everyone can relate to. It may even change your life.
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Summary: Matthew West Something to Say
Comment: Matthew West just keeps getting better and better!!! Love his music and this new CD!!!
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Summary: So great!
Comment: Matthew West is new, talented, entertaining, and on fire for God. Love it! And I just saw him perform in concert, and he is every bit as good live.
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