Caedmon's Call

Track Listings

1. Lead of Love - Caedmon's Call,

2. Close of Autumn - Caedmon's Call,

3. Not the Land - Caedmon's Call,

4. This World - Caedmon's Call

5. Bus Driver - Caedmon's Call

6. Standing up for Nothing - Caedmon's Call,

7. Hope to Carry On - Caedmon's Call

8. Stupid Kid - Caedmon's Call,

9. I Just Don't Want Coffee - Caedmon's Call,

10. Not Enough - Caedmon's Call,

11. Center Aisle - Caedmon's Call

12. Coming Home - Caedmon's Call,

Tracks:

There You Go
Thankful
Shifting Sand
Faith My Eyes
Where I Began
Table For Two
Climb On (A Back That's Strong)
Petrified Heart
Somewhere North
Daring Daylight Escape
40 Acres

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Confident after four No. 1 singles and a 1998 Dove Award for Modern/Alternative Album of the Year, Caedmon's Call are back with more coffeehouse rock and brilliant songwriting on 40 Acres. This seven-piece ensemble has made a name for itself, not only with chart success, but with its hook-laden acoustic pop and extensive college-circuit touring. The tightness shows with their smooth rhythms, layered guitars, and evocative vocals. The first single, "There You Go," is pleasant enough, but dig deeper with such thoughtful gems as "Faith My Eyes," "Somewhere North," and the moving "Table for Two." "Daring Daylight Escape" kicks up a country-rock storm from the Pure Prairie League/Poco vein. Songwriters Aaron Tate and Derek Webb are two of the brightest hopes in contemporary Christian music's future. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Not Just great CCM but great MUSIC!.......2006-08-06

As a long term reformed Christian, I had pretty much gotten to where I felt virtually all CCM music was just second rate bands that couldn't get a contract without trading on the "religious" label. My favorite modern religious song had always been Eric Clapton's "Presence of the Lord". But then I read an article about the resurgance of Calvinism amoungst Christian youth and a few CCM rock bands and decided to try Caedmon's Call. I was pleasantly shocked. Derek Webb and company have managed to pull off the difficult task of bringing reformed theology into a modern context. I can't thank you guys enough. So far everything I've heard is first rate. Along with Jars of Clay, Derek Webb and Caedmon's Call are the best of what will hopefully be a coming flood of Christian alternative rock. I love it. Thank you!

Somewhere North of Here.......2006-07-05

This album is incredible! "Somewhere North of Here" is one of Derek Webb's best songs. Awesome!

Another gem of a CD.......2005-07-21

Many reviewers have stated that '40 Acres' is Caedmon's Call best album release to date from all their previous albums. These reviewers aren't that far from the mark. This contemporary Christian soft rock/pop group brings togethet their faith as well as compelling odes to God and their own faith in humanity and God's destiny in his creations. This 7 person group is simply invigorating in today's age, where many bands sing about sex drugs and getting high...this group sings about 'having faith in each other', 'giving love a chance' and 'giving God our faith and a chance to see his wonders'. This is truly morose and yet uplifting music that is a pleasure to listen too. The duo singers are a husband/wife ensemble and they both sing with a clarity of desire in sending forth their words of faith. The songs on this album are designed to make the listener think about his/her's place in our world and how we treat each other is viewed and observed by God and his son. The best songs on this amazing album is 'Shifting Sand', 'Where I Began', 'Somewhere North' and finally 'Petrified Heart'.

Rock Solid.......2005-02-18

This was my first introduction to Caedmon's Call. Wow, what an experience. Such a wonderful blend of style and unique sounds. After that I began snatching up all their other CD's and going to a couple of their concerts. I absolutely love their style, and their powerful lyrics.

A SOLID RELEASE!.......2004-12-01

Caedmon's Call are one of the most successful overtly Christian pop groups, and this is their strongest album. It captures the energy of their live shows, it is produced wonderfully, and several vocalists get a chance to shine. On the album, the band walks a fine line between coffee-house mellow acoustics and college-radio type rock. Many of their lyrics, although very religious, are ambiguous enough that Caedmon's appeals to a secular (non-Christian)listener as well. The album's most impressive aspect is not the vocals or the lyrics (although they are all very strong). It's the instrumentation. The people in Caedmon's Call can write some really catchy stuff, to put it plainly. Their guitar riffs are at times funky, but can switch quickly to soothing and praise-like. (I've heard their guitar compared to that of Dave Matthews). And the drums and backing electric organ make them sound like The Wallflowers at times. Basically, this is a strong album from a very strong band. It's definitely worth the price -- you'll be singing the tunes all day!

In the Company of Angels II: The World Will Sing

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One of Caedmon's Call's best!
Another great Caedmon's album
Fabulous CD!!!
Very solid
Intellectual and yet catchy

In the Company of Angels II: The World Will Sing
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ASIN: B000EDWM72
Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

Great and Mighty
Draw Me Nearer
Sing His Love
Rest Upon Us
The Story
The Fountain
Be Merciful To Me
I Surrender All
We Give Thanks
Fellowship So Deep
Let Me Be

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Listen. Do you hear it? That hissing sound. It's the sad sound of air leaking from a Caedmon's Call balloon that once flew so high and was full of promise. Ever since the departure of Derek Webb in 2003, the band has sorely missed his songwriting and creative contributions. Never has it been more evident than in In the Company of Angels 2: The World Will Sing, a follow-up to the group's solid 2001 release In the Company of Angels: A Call to Worship. Certainly Cliff and Danielle Young continue to produce pleasing AC rock with tracks like "Great and Mighty," "Rest Upon Us," and the catchy and bouncy "Sing His Love." Those are topped by the highlighted mid-tempo hymn "Draw Me Nearer" and Danielle Young's poignant vocals on "Be Merciful to Me." But the bulk of the release is dragged down by bland, uninspiring music like "The Story," "The Fountain," and "We Give Thanks." Unfortunately the energy (or lack thereof) of these tracks pales in comparison to the 2001 Company release along with much of the band's earlier catalog. The dynamic between Webb and the Youngs, which often yielded melodic yet challenging light rock, is no longer there. This is what helped catapult the band into the upper echelons of Christian music. And its absence is what is now bringing them down, back to Earth. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

One of Caedmon's Call's best!.......2007-07-13

This album is catchy and inspires me to worship. I'm not in the least bit disappointed. In fact, this is, in my opinion, one of the best Caedmon's Call albums to date. As for those complaining about the loss of Derek Webb, it's obvious that he was going in a different direction musically anyway. Cliff and Danielle are quite alright. However, Derek is returning to the band to tour for a year with Caedmon's new album Overdressed. My advice: buy the CD.

Another great Caedmon's album.......2007-01-01

Caedmon's Call is simply the greatest Christian band out there. This album is combines praise and worship with the wonderfully beautiful and complex music Caedmon's Call knows how to make. Great and Mighty, We Give Thanks, The Fountain, The Story are in my opinion standouts.

But this band consistently produces great music over the years, and has only gotten better with the departure of Derek Webb and his secular brand of "don't want coffee" lyrics.
Thanks to Caedmon's Call for another great album. Come play in Corpus Christi, Texas!

Fabulous CD!!!.......2006-05-02

Caedmon's Call is one of those groups that falls under the radar. It seems just yesterday that 40 Acres was released. I purchased this CD after a quick preview and am glad that I did. Fellowship So Deep, Sing His Love, and Draw Me Nearer are my favorite songs. But can't find one track that is weak. I like rendition of classic hymn I Surrender All. If you like acoustic/percussion driven sound, then this album is a must.

Very solid.......2006-04-12

I confess that when I heard that Caedmon's Call's follow-up to their amazing _Share the Well_ would be this sequel to the original _In the Company of Angels_ (_ItCoA_), I was not terribly excited. Artistically, it seemed like a regress, done for commercial reasons. Then I heard the opening track, "Great and Mighty," which seemed to confirm my suspicions. It was catchy but fluffy--the kind of song you'd expect to hear on an average Christian radio station, but not worthy of Caedmon's Call. Despite my misgivings, I bought _ItCoA II_, thinking that even if this wasn't Caedmon's magnum opus, it would still contain plenty of Caedmon's typical excellence. I am glad I did.

Overall, I have little but praise for this recording. Caedmon's signature unselfishness is evident throughout, with each band member making excellent contributions without any one dominating the soundscape. The percussion section does its typical excellent work, the background vocals are tasteful, and the songwriting is solid. All three singers are in good voice, and Danielle Young's voice in particular has never sounded better. Most impressive is how Caedmon's Call loved this project enough to make it lovely, even though it isn't what they originally had in mind for their follow-up to _Share the Well_. In other words, though the record company didn't let them do the record they wanted, they acted like grown-ups and produced something excellent anyway.

The standout tracks:
_ItCoA II_ hits its stride with tracks three through five. Andrew Osenga's adaptation of "Sing His Love" is an exuberant reflection on the mercy and covenant faithfulness of God, and the verses are lovely and though-provoking. Laura Story's "Rest Upon Us," a plea for the presence of the Holy Spirit, has some of the best lyrics on the album, a pastoral musical backdrop (courtesy of Osenga's wonderfully understated guitar accompaniment), and a wonderful vocal by Danielle Young. And Osenga's "The Story" extols God for his wondrous ability to somehow bring good from all of humanity's sad history, while gently chiding us for our tendency to forget that "we were loved before we opened up our eyes--such foolish pride."

The other standout songs here are "Be Merciful to Me," which contains some of Danielle Young's best recorded singing to date, and "Fellowship So Deep," which stands out musically as one of the best songs Caedmon's has ever recorded. The vocal interplay between the three singers is spine-tingling, and the percussion is stunning.

Finally, since Caedmon's Call released _ItCoA II_, in part, to provide songs that churches can use in worship, I end with a postscript on how well these songs lend themselves to congregational singing. Some would do very well in such a setting with very few changes-e.g. "Sing His Love," "Be Merciful to Me," "I Surrender All," and "Let Me Be." Others could work with a little tweaking-e.g. "Draw Me Nearer," "Rest Upon Us" and "Fellowship So Deep." The other songs would be more difficult to adapt for congregational singing. Still, with a majority of the songs being suitable for congregations, I would call _ItCoA II_ a success in this respect.

Intellectual and yet catchy.......2006-03-22

Written by Jessie Roberts for Spirit1053.com:::

Throughout their twelve year ministry, the songs of Caedmon's Call have ranged from melancholy singer-songwriter types to rich hymn-like worship songs. The departure of Derek Webb in 2003 could have been discouraging, as he helped bring a distinctive richness and texture to their sound. However the band continued as before, thriving off of their core focus on ministry, and developing that focus as they continued. Consequently their sound, live as well as recorded, is as tight as a band can get (perhaps due to the fact that lead singers Cliff and Danielle are married).

Caedmon's Call takes their role as Christian music artists seriously, and accepts the responsibility of that privilege. They have partnered with Compassion International and other organizations, as well as released the globally-minded album Share the Well.

This focus and intentionality is reflected in their music as well. In the Company of Angels II: The World Will Sing is a collection of worship songs completely focused on God and the nature of the journey towards getting to know Him better.

Danielle Young is particularly a blessing on this record. She is unpretentious and focused solely on delivering the songs. We really don't get to know much about her personality or background through the music, but that feels appropriate for a worship album. Her clear vocals are not distracting, and instead point towards God through the lyrics she sings.

The songs are intellectual and yet catchy. They are a combination of old hymns and new music. Particularly delightful is "Sing His Love," the words of which are based on an ancient Chinese hymn text. These lyrics are attached to a melody that is joyful and yet smoothly contained within the aforementioned tightness of their sound.

In the Company of Angels II is the sort of album that might not grab your attention during your first listen, but will grow to become more and more enjoyable. The focus is not on entertainment, but on serious pressing into God and into a deeper understanding of Him. This album will be passed over by those with short attention spans, but those who are wiser will find a collection of sings that are catchy, rich, and moving.

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In the Company of Angels: A Call to Worship

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Contemporary Christian
A call to Worship: Pleasing album
Caedmon's Call
Awesome CD
Awesome Worship

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ASIN: B00005NNK8
Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

We Delight
Before There Was Time
Thy Mercy
God Who Saves
Who You Are
Carry Your Love
God Of Wonders
I Boast No More
Oh Lord Your Love
Warrior
Laden With Guilt
The Danse

Customer Reviews:

Contemporary Christian.......2005-10-17

This is my second copy of Caedmon's Call's - In the Company of Angels. I wore out the first one!

A call to Worship: Pleasing album .......2005-07-10

Caedmon's Group is a christian pop group of several people who have come together because they share a joint love and passion of God and his son Jesus. It is pleasing to see a band like this in today's contemporary world where alot of negativity is around and not alot of positivity. Lyrically, the songs are laden with messages of professed faith and hope, they blend this with easy listening pop tunes that any church choir could sing too. I also see many of Caedmon's Call becoming mainstays in Churches across the world.

Caedmon's Call.......2003-12-20

I recently went to a Caedmon's Call/Jars of Clay concert with my youth group and absolutely loved them. When I got home, I bought all the cds that they had played songs off of. This cd is awesome & truly captures their words and their meaning.

Awesome CD.......2003-09-16

This is an awesome cd it may not seem that way at first but just listen closly to the lyrics and let the grace of the music flow. Third Day, Sonicflood, and Passion along with Caedmon's Call are the best christian groups I have found so get them and enjoy!

Awesome Worship.......2003-03-31

I had one of these songs on here, Praise the God Who Saves, sung at Easter time last year its an awesome song and also Thy Mercy was sung as well.

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My Favorite Caedmon's
Caedmon's debut album
i can't think of a title...
Caedmon's Call at some of their best!
"though I questioned the sky"

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Chronicles 1992-2004

ASIN: B000002NCF
Release Date: 1997-03-25

Tracks:

Lead Of Love
Close Of Autumn
Not The Land
This World
Bus Driver
Standing Up For Nothing
Hope To Carry On
Stupid Kid
I Just Don't Want Coffee
Not Enough
Center Aisle
Coming Home

Customer Reviews:

My Favorite Caedmon's.......2006-06-02

This is definitely my favorite Caedmon's Call CD (second being My Calm/Your Storm). Few bands have such excellent singers (Cliff, Derek, and Danielle) as well as songwriters (Aaron Tate and Derek Webb). This is where Derek Webb really begins to excel as all of his songs are excellent. This CD is almost a decade old but still makes it into my rotation often. Highlights include: Lead Of Love, This World, Standing Up For Nothing, I Just Don't Want Coffee, Not Enough, Center Aisle, and Coming Home. I think Center Aisle in one of Derek Webb's best written songs as it always chokes me up a little. This is the standard of what insightful, intelligent Christian music should sound like and although I do not think Caedmon's Call ever matched this album, they are still making a huge difference in the Christian market today. And Derek Webb is doing quite well, too (check out his solo album "She Shall And Must Go Free" - that's definitely his best album of the 3 currently out). But this CD has something so special as the 3 singers all bring something different to the table. If you do not have this CD, do yourself a favor and buy it. You will not be sorry!

Caedmon's debut album.......2005-07-21

I have collected the entire Caedmon's Call CD series and am very much pleased with my find of this not too preachy contemporary christian music that is more soft rock/popish in sound with a folk beat throughout the albums. As I have said in other Caedmon's Call albums, this 7 person group is a collection of people who have one thing in common - faith in their beliefs. This album is full of songs that have messages in them for many ages and lifestyles...that is wrapped around with the strong firm grip of faith.
The songs are craftily made and a pleasure to listen too. The listener can tell that the artist has taken great pride in these songs. All songs are imbued with life changing sistuations and decisions and how they affect people. The songs of 'Bus Driver', 'Hope To Carry On', 'Stupid Kid' and 'Not Enough' are the picks of this truly wonderous album.
This band is for fans of Third Day, Across The Sky or Faith Hill. Excellent album by a simply amazing group of talented musicians.

i can't think of a title..........2005-06-16

i believe that Caedmon's Call is truely the best Christian band possibly ever, or atleast they were before loosing Derek Webb. This album is probably my favorite Caedmon's album. it never seems to fail that Derek's songs are always my favorites on Caedmon's albums, probably because he's the greatest Christian songwriter of our generation, but Aaron Tate is an amazing song writer also, and his songs give Caedmon's albums great balance. Standing Up for Nothing, Center Aisle, and Not the Land are my favorites, if these don't make you think, you probably have no brain. I highly recommend this one and 40 Acres, i think they are the essential Caedmon's albums.

Caedmon's Call at some of their best!.......2003-12-14

Listening to Caedmon's Call is like taking a musical expedition. This is a very well-balanced album with thoughtful lyrics and excellent music. There's not one bad, or "filler" song on here; although I can't help but skip over 'Stupid Kid', the rest is top-notch. If you've never heard this group, this cd is a must.

"though I questioned the sky".......2003-04-05

One thing you can say about Caedmon's Call: they have never made a weak album. While I must admit I have not yet heard the latest CD, "Back Home," the four I have heard are outstanding. This self-titled album is an earlier one, but already it is marked by mature writing, a distinctive sound-world and excellent artistry.

There is not really a weak song on this disc. All the original material is great; the cover of Rich Mullins's "Hope to Carry On" is excellent. The lyrics on this album blow me away--some examples:

"Though I questioned the sky, now I see why--
Had to walk the rocks to see the mountain-view...
Looking back I see the lead of love." (Lead of Love)

"And the least of these
Look like criminals to me,
So I leave Christ on the street" (This World)

"Everyday when I get up, I see folks trading in their crowns
For all these paper-plastic lives...
Opiate for the masses' hounds..." (Standing up for Nothing)

"What crimes have you committed...?
Demanding such penance...
Couldn't wait for five more minutes...
And a cry for help?" (Center Aisle)

"You stripped the trees of Lebanon--
Now you're stripping me--
Of the bark of false morality
And the bite of selfish greed" (Coming Home)

There is a depth: musically, lyrically, and in Christian maturity, to this album that you would not naturally expect early on in a group's career. It has borne itself out over time in the work of this band. I recommend this disc and the rest of Caedmon's Call's music wholeheartedly.

Thankful: The Best of Caedmon's Call
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NEEDLESS

Thankful: The Best of Caedmon's Call
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ASIN: B000R7I3MI
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

Hope To Carry On
Lead Of Love
This World
Thankful
There You Go
Shifting Sand
Before There Was Time
God Of Wonders
Who You Are Caedmo
We Delight
Only Hope
Share The Well

Customer Reviews:

NEEDLESS.......2007-07-11

Every song on this CD is great, but there's no need for it to be released. "Chronicles" is a much better compilation. I won't speculate as to why this was even released, and I'm sure the company would offer a well-crafted statement in defense of it, but there was no need to release this, regardless. Get "Chroniles" instead.

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Amazing and stirring new sound for Caedmon's
The best "CCM" album I've ever heard
Not as good as their earlier stuff
a must buy for cadmons call fans
incredible mission-centered music

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ASIN: B00049QLZK
Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

Intro
Share The Well
There's Only One (Holy One)
Jenny Farza
Mother India
International Love Song
All I Need (I Did Not Catch Her Name)
Los Hermanos Count Off
Volcanoland
The Roses
Mirzapur Group
Bombay Rain
The Innocent's Corner
Sarala
Punjabi Group
Wings Of The Morning
Dalit Hymn

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You and me, we send postcards to friends if we travel abroad. Caedmon's Call records a new CD. Either way, the effect is still the same. The people, places, and atmosphere of their experience as they traveled to India and Ecuador is captured in essence on Share The Well. Fortunately, the band shares plenty of self enlightenment not self righteousness on tracks like "Mother India" and "The Roses" as they reflect on third world conditions and how all of us struggle to find God in the mix. In addition, contributor and band friend Randall Goodgame helps pen some of the release's best songs on the title track, "There's Only One (Holy One)," and "All I Need (I Didn't Catch Her Name)." Other notable highlights include several delightful world-music tracks like "Volcano Land" and the haunting "The Innocent's Corner," both written by the talented Joshua Moore. And given the band's noted penchant for multiple instrumentation, it's not much of a stylistic stretch. Danielle Young also takes a welcome lead on some of the release's finest moments with the aforementioned "Mother India" and on "The Innocent's Corner." Clearly this trip had a profound effect on the band as we see more lyrical depth than ever before. While Share The Well may not generate the usual radio interest, longtime fans and curiosity seekers will benefit and enjoy this postcard from abroad. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Amazing and stirring new sound for Caedmon's.......2007-06-29

As a longtime fan of Caedmon's Call, like many of the other reviewers I was at first not impressed by the new sounds here. I've never been much of a world music fan. But the more I listened to the album, the more I appreciated the message, the lyrics, and eventually, the new musical sound. Now it is one of the most-played albums on my iPod. All I Need (I Did Not Catch Your Name) is now one of my all-time favorite songs. Its description of trusting God amid a simple lifestyle still brings tears to my eyes when I listen to it. Share the Well and Mother India are also favorites, and I love the beat and message of Dalit Hymn. I commend the band for putting out an album that was such a change, and I thank them for challenging and stretching me musically and theologically.

The best "CCM" album I've ever heard.......2007-05-05

There really isn't much left to say about this album. Just read the other reviews, or better yet, grab a copy and listen. I've long despised the Contemporary Christian Music industry, with its narrow minded ideas about Christianity, music, and social issues. This CD might not right all those wrongs, but it is clearly a collection of music from a bunch of Christians who actually got it right. Christianity isn't just some pie-in-the-sky philosophy, Jesus was concerned with helping those in need and showing compassion to all. This album delivers just that by showing us the stories of the "least of these" in remote corners of the world and the people who went there to meet them and returned changed forever.

Musically this album is nothing short of astounding. The mix of Eastern and Western folk sounds, the variety of instruments and vocals, the soaring melodies and catchy hooks, the little interludes, all add up to a powerful listening experience completely unlike anything you've heard before. Even if "world" music isn't your particular cup of tea, the passion that Caedmon's Call and friends inject into these songs alone should be enough to win over most every skeptic.

The rest of the CCM world can continue to copy mainstream sounds and fashions and make their safe isolated community and crappy art all they want to, I won't give them a dime of my money. This album, however, blazes new ground and pulses with so much energy and compassion and power that it almost makes up for everything else out there. (And I'm not in any way biased, even if my screenname just so happens to be one of the tentative titles that were being considered before the band settled on Share The Well) This album really is THAT good, and anyone with a heart for humanitarian work and great music from all over the world needs to add this to their collection ASAP!

Not as good as their earlier stuff.......2007-04-22

This album is not as good as their earlier stuff but it is still pretty good. I'd borrow it first before buying it just to make sure you like it.

a must buy for cadmons call fans.......2006-08-22

I know very little about Cadmons call. The only cd, besides this one, that I own, is 40 acres, which I hear is one of the best. This cd is about the same. Actually, in terms of worship, I think this one is better with the song, "Jesus is All I Need" reminding belivers who listen to this cd that they need not money or riches as long as they have Chrsit.

The cd also does a good job in presenting some of the view points of the untouchable caste of India (the Dahlites I think they are reffered to in the cd). The Dahlit hymn is amazing! It has passion telling the prime minister of India to look past the stupid Hindu religion and force the others castes to give these people fair treatment! Also, if you buy this cd, read the lyrics! The little phrase repeated over and over again means "With God all things are possible". Just a good reminder that through hardship with God there's hope.

The rest of the cd will keep you entertained with a mixture of Indian music (music from India) and adult contemporary. The quality and mixture meet a good compromise leaving the ears not stail with dull tones that are the same, keeping the mind moving as it focuses on each note and word. Yet, it also remains static to a certain extent, keeping pretty much to the same style, the mixture of the two, allowing the ears to not get overwhelmed with what is being heard.

Basically, buy the cd if you want something worth your money.

incredible mission-centered music.......2005-11-04

this is one of the best christian albums i have listened to. It is focused on the fact that God is glorified through christians and the work of the cross. The music is very well done. Bravo!

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Really good, but not great
A little more variety, please.
Reassurance for the Future

Chronicles 1992-2004
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In the Company of Angels: A Call to Worship
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ASIN: B0001XAJHU
Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

All My Life
Thankful
Lead Of Love (Live)
There You Go
This World (Live)
Table For Two
40 Acres (Live)
I Will Sing/Hope To Carry On (Live)
Only Hope
Hands Of The Potter
Piece Of Glass
Bus Driver
Before There Was Time (Live)
Who You Are
Faith My Eyes (Live)
Shifting Sand (From 40 Acres)
A New Day

Customer Reviews:

Really good, but not great.......2005-09-08

I love the back to basics sound of Caedmon's Call. They play real instruments and write their own songs. They sing for their love of music and paint their lyrics like art, singing for Christ, not for themselves. The reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 was because the setup of the album was a little bumpy for my taste. Some songs were sung live, others were the original recording. Most of the songs that were live were really well done, but I found that a few of them had me wincing at near off-pitch notes.

A little more variety, please........2005-06-11

I was introduced to Caedmon's call two years ago when I saw them in concert with Jars of Clay. I was hooked! I got Chronicles because I only had the 40 Acres CD and wanted a sampling of their earlier work. I was a little disappointed when I found that six out of seventeen songs were from the 40 Acres CD. And most of the older songs they chose to put on this CD were "new studio recordings", which I didn't like as well as the originals. Although I still love their sound and message, I would have liked to see a little more variety in song choices for this album. I would recommend that you buy the individual albums instead of Chronicles. Plus, there are some other great songs that you will miss if you pass up their other albums!

Reassurance for the Future.......2004-04-14

Chronicles is a survey of Caedmon's Call's 12 years of music-making. Excluding rarities offered on their Guild CDs, and thus failing to be a complete retrospective, it offers a mix of studio and live recordings, plus two new songs. In addition, it contains brief interviews on their Fall 2004 album. Is it worth it?

Background: Caedmon's Call lost founding member Derek Webb to a solo career and found itself in the unenviable position of promoting a new album, Back Home, without one of its best singers and songwriters. Replacing Webb with Andrew Osenga, the band played on--unevenly at first, from what I've heard, but eventually with full confidence. Now, it is poised to produce what could be its most significant work to date. How does Caedmon's Call reassure its fan base that the band is still viable and worthy of support for the ambitious Fall 2004 CD while possibly wooing new admirers?

The New Songs: Chronicles bookends highlights of the band's 12 years of music with two new songs, "All My Life" and "A New Day", which were contributed by the band's in-house songwriters Josh Moore (with Terry Kelley) and Andrew Osenga. "All My Life" points to the past and opens with a robust cello solo that leads directly into the full band playing. It's a rather simple song, but it has some nice lyrical touches ("My reluctance to be/My version of me/Is all the writing on the wall I ever need") and bodes well for Josh Moore's songwriter status. Andrew Osenga's song points to the future and demands repeated listenings; it reveals a kaleidoscope of sounds, revealing the band is very much alive and well, and it shows that Osenga is a talent to be reckoned with. (More on Osenga later.)

The Live and Studio Recordings of Old. The remaining songs survey every studio album the band has made; live recordings range over their career--some with Derek, some with Andrew Osenga. (Sadly, none of the rarities from the Guild CDs are offered. Given how rare Guild 1 is--I don't have it--I was really hoping some of these would appear here. Some of their best songs were on Guild 2, e.g. "The Rich Song" and "Potifar's Door".) Highlights: "Lead of Love" from their eponymous album boasts a lovely, mellow guitar solo by Derek Webb. "This World" dates from My Calm/Your Storm, and this recent live version is amazing; the band is definitely not dead--Andrew Osenga on mandolin! Like his work on Eric Peters' Bookmark, Osenga works subtle magic. The radio version of "Hands of the Potter" is even MORE percussive than the studio version. The new studio version of "Bus Driver" boasts a for-old-time's-sake reunion with Derek Webb, and Derek has fun with this old song; it's interesting to hear how he's changed as a vocalist.

The Enhancements. The CD also contains a video selling the band's upcoming Fall release. I'm intrigued by their project that embraces influences, ideas, and musicians from Christians around the world. Given Josh Moore's orchestral mindset, Osenga's subtle magic, the better-than-ever vocals of Cliff and Danielle Young, and the songwriting skills of Moore and Osenga, I believe the band can pull this project off.

Conclusion: I think Chronicles makes an excellent case for the continued life of Caedmon's Call. As musicians, they haven't been better. "All My Life" shows they can still exude that "Caedmon's sound". "A New Day" reveals that the band can renew and reinvent while remaining true to itself. They still have a lot of life left in them. Given the low price, worthy new songs, and powerful live performances, I recommend this CD to old fans and new acquaintances.

Long Line of Leavers
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Caedmon's Call And Derek Webb

The continuation of Caedmon's Call

This Group Is So Talented And Blessed.

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Unique, moving, and touching

Long Line of Leavers
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ASIN: B00004YRGH
Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

The Only One
Love Is Different
Prepare Ye The Way
Prove Me Wrong
Mistake Of My Life
Masquerade
What You Want
Valleys Fill First
Can't Lose You
Love Alone
Dance
Piece Of Glass
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You'll find nothing here to dispel the notion that Caedmon's Call is one of the up-and-comers of the Christian music world. Long Line of Leavers, while perhaps not as strong as its brilliant predecessor (40 Acres), shows us a maturing band whose recording process now fully employs Caedmon's ensemble prowess. "Prepare Ye the Way" and "Valley" chronicle the fact, melting the vocals of husband-and-wife duo Cliff and Danielle Young into the acoustic-oriented folk rock for which the band is known so well. Derek Webb continues to prove himself one of the genre's finest writers here with the wonderfully moving "Dance" and the energetic "What You Want." Not to be outdone, Aaron Tate, the only member of the band who does not sing or play, offers songwriting gems in "Prove Me Wrong" and the aforementioned "Valley." Caedmon's Call clearly understand their strengths (songwriting and ensemble performance) and showcase them well in this worthy third release. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Caedmon's Call And Derek Webb.......2006-06-06

This seems to be the Caedmon's Call CD where Caedmon's and Derek Webb began heading toward different directions. Derek Webb, though, contributes several songs on this CD: Love Is Different, Mistake Of My Life, What You Want, Can't Lose You, Dance, Piece of Glass (with Danielle Young), and Ballad of San Francisco. However, while Aaron Tate's songs focus more on God and His love, Derek has focused his more on growing older and love (or lack of finding love). I'm not saying that this is a bad thing, as "What You Want" is one of the best songs I have ever heard Derek write and "Love Is Different" is good as well. "Dance" is very powerful and has great imagery of Derek's grandmother, Mary Webb, and always puts a smile on my face. But I feel that what keeps this album from being a five star album is that it feels a little unbalanced, without a clear focus on what the album is about. Basically, what I am trying to say is that individually, these are all very good songs, but listening to them in order on an album, it feels a little out of place. It's like listening to a Caedmon's Call song about despite our sin, God still loves us, and then hearing Derek sing about how he'll never find true love, then hear a Caedmon's Call song about God getting us through hard times, and then hearing Derek sing about how he'll never find true love, and then a song about him wandering around San Francisco. It just doesn't feel totally cohesive. With that rambling out of the way, this CD is still recommended. Danielle Young's vocals are hauntingly beautiful on "Masquerade" and I've always wanted Caedmon's to feature her voice more. In conclusion, Caedmon's Call has been blessed to have had such fine songwriters in Aaron Tate and Derek Webb, but it didn't flow as nicely as it did on the self-titled CD.

The continuation of Caedmon's Call.......2005-07-20

This album 'Long Line of Leavers' shows the true talent of this contemporary christian pop group from the USA that shows talent in the lyric writing, the song ensemble creations as well as the vocals that are sung by a husband/wife team. Caedmon's Call are a group of Christians who have banded together to sing their joys in their faith and to sing messages of hope and faith that is needed in a world that is losing faith a little every day. Every song is strengthened by the lyrics that have something to say - a message in every song.
The best songs on this folk-pop albums are 'Love Is Different', 'Can't Lose You' 'Dance' and 'Prepare Ye The Way'.

This Group Is So Talented And Blessed........2004-05-31

I first heard this CD a few years ago while working at a Christian bookstore. The songs on this CD have become so imbedded in my head; for six months I played this CD as background music in the store. The entire group has such soft and moving voices, this CD is great entertainment.

Smooth, easy listening for the believer is the best way to describe this CD. If that's what your looking for, you'll find it here.

Great job Caedmon's Call!

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;lkadfjg;daghj.......2003-07-22

this album is a turning point fo rthe band. they seem to be experimenting with some different sounds on this album as oppsed to past albums. but in spite of what other people thought when it was released, they haven't sold out and they are still 'folk'.

Unique, moving, and touching.......2003-07-02

Caemon's Call's "Long Line of Leavers" album is absolutely amazing artwork. I was reminded of what love is in "Love is Different" and it made me want to share those same words with everyone. "Piece of Glass" is a magnificent uplifting song which shows that looking in a mirror does not describe who you are. The entire album is filled with wisdom that the band posesses beyond their years. I would definitely recommend this album more than any other.

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Buy this cd! You won't regret it!! It is excellent!!!
Great CD
AWesome, a must-buy!
One of the better Caedmon's Call albums
Fresh, Crisp, and Clear!

Back Home
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Tracks:

Only Hope
You Created
Walk With Me
Hands Of The Potter
The Emptiest Day
The Kingdom
Beautiful Mystery
The High Countries
Thousand Miles
Never Gonna Let Go
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Buy this cd! You won't regret it!! It is excellent!!!.......2007-03-25

Wow, this is their best cd so far. It's one of my favorite cd's of all time. It's beautiful, thought-provoking, simply amazing. Words can't do justice to this cd. Incredible.

Great CD.......2007-01-11

Comes at you with great song after great song of Caedmon's unique sound blended with toe tapping melodies.

AWesome, a must-buy!.......2006-08-29

Loved the mix of tunes, I have SHARE THE WELL which I also love to recommend ....enjoy any time day or night. Play it when you are cleaning the house and be blessed!!

One of the better Caedmon's Call albums.......2005-07-20

I enjoyed this beautiful album released in 2003 called 'Back Home'. This is probably their best if not close to their best album for this contemporary Christian band that infuses soft rock sounds with folk popish sounds. On this 13 track CD there was a number of standout songs again filled with Christian style messages of faith in one's self and in God. Once again Caedmon's Call star with vocals sung with deep felt sincerity as well as lyrics that are beautiful to listen too and the listener will be able to understand these words clear cut.
The songs on this album I most enjoyed were 'Only Hope', 'You Created', 'The Kingdom' and 'Awake My Soul', all uplifting Christian dialogues. Amazing and catchy, you cannot but sing along with this album.

Fresh, Crisp, and Clear! .......2005-03-07

This compilation, with the signature song "Only Hope," represents a fresh,crisp, clear sound from one of the premier Christian contemporary bands today.

The lyrics are biblical and heartfelt; the music, spiritual. This CD belongs in any collection of Christian CDs.

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All I Know Is I Was Blind And Now I See!
An Early Caedmon's Call Release

My Calm // Your Storm

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Updated Track List.......2007-02-26

This is the track list exactly as it appears on the CD face (and back insert)

My Calm/
Prologue
My Calm/Your Storm
This World
Too Tender
Suicidal Stones
Forget What You Know

/Your Storm
Not Enough
All I know
There's a Stirring
Come Home
Clean Am I

I felt a need to post this because I saw a song called "Jar of Clay" posted on another review. However, I do not find that song included on the track list of the CD that I have.

All I Know Is I Was Blind And Now I See!.......2006-06-06

This was the beginning of something truly special. Although my favorite album will always be the self-titled CD (and Derek Webb's solo CD "She Shall And Must Be Free"), this album is also great. Although tracks like "This World," "Not Enough," and "Coming Home" appear on the self-titled CD, they have a slightly different sound and I like both versions equally. This CD has a more grassroots, independent feel to it with less production, but the sincerity and intelligence of it shines through better than any engineer could manufacture. There are also few better songs that Caedmon's Call have done with Danielle Young on lead vocals than "Too Tender" and "There's A Stirring." They are both truly powerful songs and are must haves for any Caedmon's Call collection. Also, the title track and "All I Know" are very good songs. The title track speaks of how sometimes we needs storms in our life to make us become closer to God. And "All I Know" is taken from the account of Jesus healing the blind man in John 9 and cleverly debates philosophers such as Marx, Freud, and Nietzsche. Some copies of this Cd are different...my copy has "Clean am I" as track 9 while some have "Jar of Clay" as track 9. Not really sure why some copies have one song and some copies have the others (reissue?). Reviewer Matt McBrien made a good point that Caedmon's Call was at their best when Aaron Tate and Derek Webb are contributing to the songwriting, so their is a void of Derek Webb songs on this CD (love the Derek Webb songs on other Caedmon's Call CD's!); however, these songs are all very powerful and if you are able to find this CD, I recommend that you get it.

An Early Caedmon's Call Release.......2005-04-10

This cd was one of Caedmon's Calls first releases. If you are new to Caedmon's Call, do not make this your first purchase. Not because it isn't good, don't get me wrong. I enjoy this album very much.

This album is different from most early Caedmon's Call albums. You may like it more or less, depending on what type of Caedmon's Call listener you are. This album consists of songs all written by Aaron Tate, with the exception of 'There's a Stirring', by Annie Herring. I love Aaron Tate's song-writing ability, but I also love Derek Webb's song-writing ability, and Caedmon's Call was at their best with both writers contributing to an album.

Most of the songs from this album also appear on another album, although some don't, such as some of my personal favorites, Suicidal Stones, and the title track, My Calm Your Storm. If you're a casual listener, go with another Caedmon's Call album, but if you're a definite fan, this is a great addition to the collection.

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1. My Calm Your Storm
2. This World
3. Too Tender
4. Suicidal Stones
5. Forget What You Know
6. Not Enough
7. All I Know
8. There's a Stirring
9. Jar of Clay
10. Coming Home

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1. Lead of Love - Caedmon's Call,
2. Close of Autumn - Caedmon's Call,
3. Not the Land - Caedmon's Call,
4. This World - Caedmon's Call
5. Bus Driver - Caedmon's Call
6. Standing up for Nothing - Caedmon's Call,
7. Hope to Carry On - Caedmon's Call
8. Stupid Kid - Caedmon's Call,
9. I Just Don't Want Coffee - Caedmon's Call,
10. Not Enough - Caedmon's Call,
11. Center Aisle - Caedmon's Call
12. Coming Home - Caedmon's Call,