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In the last few years the Parachute Band have regularly released high quality praise and worship albums. There double CD
Love and Adore had some spectacular songs, but did tend to wallow somewhat in slower tunes. The three types of song styles that they excel at are clearly defined. 1) High caliber Pop Worship songs, 2)
Slow worshipful ballads, that start off gently and swell to splendorous finishes, and 3)
They appear to have a fascination with rock-funk tunes. This CD has all of the above and in my opinion it is the most successful and appears to be their best so far!
Even the cover, which is rich and lavish, with a very normal picture on the front of the band smiling like they know God is pleased with this effort. It starts off with “Amazing
,” and it’s a great song. But far superior is the second track, “All the earth,” with these words that thrilled my soul:
“Hear the trees’ joyful cry, praising you and so will I.” You have to hear
this tune to appreciate the saturation of joy and praise that is found there.
“Salvation,” comes next, a tender song of love for what Jesus has done for the world. Bringing us to a short but impressive
intro based on the 23rd Psalm, which is developed later into a full worship tune! We suddenly are lifted into the electro-funk of “Sovereign.” I think if Janet Jackson ever gets saved, this is how she
would sing her gospel songs! It’s another amazing track! This is followed by a song called “Shepherd.”
This track sets the Parachute Band apart from their Hillsong neighbors. The production is crystal clear and precise. The low register keyboard strings meld with the programmed drum tracks, the vocals are painstakingly fused together, it’s the continuation of the 23
rd Psalm, and it is tremendous!
I would highly recommend that you purchase this CD. It would be a shame to miss the beauty of these worship offerings to the Lord. I am so pleased that these talented
musicians have given their abilities to praise Him and in it shows in these words from, “You’re my Lord.”
“You’re my treasure; you’re enthroned in holiness, majesty.”
Review by Bill Mason |
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