Redemption Songs

Editorial Reviews
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It would be easy to pass off this latest Jars of Clay release as a marketing gimmick, especially as more and more Christian artists are turning to casting age-old hymns in their own creative image. Has the modern praise-and-worship songwriting well run dry or are artists truly looking back over time to gain that "renewed and refreshed perspective" as Jars describes this effort in the liner notes for Redemption Songs? The thoughtful listener will quickly discover that the latter is true. Jars of Clay's acoustic, organic sound is an ideal approach to presenting "very old words set to almost completely modern music" as never once does the music overshadow the power of the words. The band captures the essence of hope and joy in tracks "God Will Lift Up Your Head," "It Is Well With My Soul," and the rousing "Nothing But the Blood," aided by the great Blind Boys of Alabama. On the other side of the emotional spectrum, the needful ache of man seeking God is well captured with melancholic "I Need Thee Every Hour" and "Hiding Place." Other special guest appearances by Sarah Kelly on "I'll Fly Away" and Delirious' Martin Smith on "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" all fit well within the reverential mood of this marvelous release. If this record doesn't renew and refresh you, it may be time to check your pulse. --Michael Lyttle

Tracks:

God Be Merciful To Me
I Need Thee Every Hour
God Will Lift Up Your Head
I'll Fly Away
Nothing But The Blood
Let Us Love And Sing And Wonder
Our Lord Is Crucified
Hiding Place
Jesus, I Lift My Eyes
It Is Well
On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand
Thou Lovely Source Of True Delight
And They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love

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It would be easy to pass off this latest Jars of Clay release as a marketing gimmick, especially as more and more Christian artists are turning to casting age-old hymns in their own creative image. Has the modern praise-and-worship songwriting well run dry or are artists truly looking back over time to gain that "renewed and refreshed perspective" as Jars describes this effort in the liner notes for Redemption Songs? The thoughtful listener will quickly discover that the latter is true. Jars of Clay's acoustic, organic sound is an ideal approach to presenting "very old words set to almost completely modern music" as never once does the music overshadow the power of the words. The band captures the essence of hope and joy in tracks "God Will Lift Up Your Head," "It Is Well With My Soul," and the rousing "Nothing But the Blood," aided by the great Blind Boys of Alabama. On the other side of the emotional spectrum, the needful ache of man seeking God is well captured with melancholic "I Need Thee Every Hour" and "Hiding Place." Other special guest appearances by Sarah Kelly on "I'll Fly Away" and Delirious' Martin Smith on "Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder" all fit well within the reverential mood of this marvelous release. If this record doesn't renew and refresh you, it may be time to check your pulse. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Classics with a new generation twist.......2007-07-07

Many of the classics with a New Generation Twist. I enjoy the added instruments to the oldies. Jars of Clay does a great job. My favorite is "Fly Away".

Soft/country rock is nice alternative (but no substitute).......2007-05-13

If you're looking for a traditional treatment of classic hymns, don't buy this album. But if you enjoy the lyrics of these old hymns and you are open to a slightly different take, try this CD. I grew up with traditional hymns and love them very much. There are no substitutes for those, but this album is a really nice alternative. I appreciate the fact that it's not too worship-y, by which I mean praise phrases are not repeated incessantly. The music is nice, with a bit of a soft rock and sometimes a country rock flare.

I have another JOC album but wouldn't call myself a true fan. There is actually very little Christian music that I like because it is too poppy and praisy. But I very much appreciate this album and rate it 5 stars. (As for my general musical tastes, I love classic rock, followed by alternative rock.)

A praise album of substance.......2007-04-05

By turns rockin' and mellow, this album is always deeply felt music of traditional worship songs and spirituals, given an injection of modern energy and color by a group of real musicians with soul. Even the "weaker" songs grow on one with time. A keeper.

Super Duper.......2007-02-20

If you enjoy old hymns with a little more peppy pace - this is for you.

OLD CHRISTIAN STANDARDS MODERNIZED.......2007-01-12

Jars of Clay continue to be one of my favorite Christian artists to listen to. If you enjoy hymns as much as I do from the perspective that they are "simple" yet glorify God then this is the perfect CD to purchase!

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It Skipped

Reggae Redemption Songs
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Lion of Zion Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Album Description

REGGAE REDEMPTION SONGS is the perfect recipe for guiding the new generation of reggae fans to the mouth-watering aroma of righteous roots music for Christ. These powerful, infectious songs will deliver a sunshine feel to anymood, as the artists float calm breezes of lyrics overmellow tunes. Marked by its authenticity, REGGAE REDEMPTION SONGS is a jackpot full of priceless musical gems written by artists whose lives have been drastically changed through through their salvation in Christ. This is no ordinary album full of satisfactory saccharine songs aimed at stroking the sheep. This tasteful blend of rustic roots is more than just sweet Jamaican sounds to the ears. These are true "redemption songs."

Customer Reviews:

It Skipped.......2007-01-12

The songs are great, The only thing is the CD I received Skipped, Other than that this is a wonderful CD. I would recommend it to everyone.

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Really shows what DRV has to offer

Redemption Songs
Daphne Rubin-Vega
Manufacturer: Sh-K Boom Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2006-10-17

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Album Description

Daphne Rubin-Vega returns with her follow up album, written and perfromed by Rubin-Vega while pregnant with her first child, Luca Ariel. The album is a vibrant and sophisticated collection of rock, pop and reggae songs that are soulful, passionate and from her heart.

Customer Reviews:

Really shows what DRV has to offer.......2006-12-30

Daphne Rubin-Vega has such a unique voice. I purchased this CD after seeing her in the 2006 revival of "Les Miserables." Her voice is like nothing else on Broadway and she sounds great on this CD.

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A Good, Poppy Punk Record
Tisk tisk...
i love this cd
Useless ID-Israeli Punk
another good pop-punk band

Redemption
Useless ID
Manufacturer: Kung Fu Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2005-07-12

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Pink Stars and Magazines
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Turn Up the Stereo
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Redemption

Customer Reviews:

A Good, Poppy Punk Record.......2007-02-14

Normally I would give this four stars, but I am giving it five because this band deserves better than the limited exposure they get, and secondly because not all the reviewers below have given this CD justice. I bought Useless ID's last CD "No Vacation From the World" and found this newer release "Redemption" to be an improvement. It's a bit poppier, but on the other hand, the song "Pink Stars and Magazines" was one of the best punk songs to be released in 2005. Also noteworthy is the opening track (which starts out almost identical to the Goo Goo Dolls "Slide" then builds up to a pop-punk chorus. Another winner is the track "Suffer For the Fame," which shows the group branching out into new territory without selling out via a big dark gothic opera (Like Good Charlotte and Blink 182 have done.) Also catchy is "Turn Up the Stereo," very similar to the Ataris "Radio #2." There are a few duds, particularly towards the end of the album (ironically the same thing dragged down their previous album a bit as well) and the track "Before I Go" sounds like it was taken right out of the Weezer playbook, but all in all, quite a good time. The album gets a positive vibe going, unlike the dark gothic all-too-serious "new mature sound" that many of these bands have adopted lately. Kudos to Useless I.D. for making another winner and giving the fans the kind of music THEY want to hear. If you're lookin for some catchy pop-punk similar to Allister's "Last Stop Suburbia" or Sugarcult's "Start Static" then look no further.

Tisk tisk..........2007-02-07

I don't know what happened to Useless ID between the release of Bad Story Happy Ending and this abomination, but whatever it was it wasn't good.

The pride of Hafia Israel, Useless ID, used to be a good punk band with poppy components. With this cd, it's obvious that they've become a pop band with (presumably) punk hair cuts. If you liked Let it Burn or Bad Story Happy Ending, do not buy this cd.

i love this cd.......2006-04-23

i heard of this cd from a co worker who plays it all the time and now its one of my favorite cds, my favorite song is turn up the stereo.

Useless ID-Israeli Punk.......2005-12-11

I only found out about Useless ID in August 05. I listened to a sample of it and loved it. Then, i bought the cd, Redemption. I still cannot believe that they are Israeli! At least that's what i've heard. I think the drummer is crazy in a good way on this whole cd. The guitars are cool, too. The lyrics are great, too. So i will do a review(by the way, i wrote the review for Slipknot + 2 if you're who i am):

1.Its allright - very cool song. Its amazing. this was the song i heard a sample of when i heard it. Even then, it was like green day. Great.
2.Kiss me/Kill me - This is a great song. i like how in the chorus the chord progression changes completely. Yes.
3.Pink stars and magazines - this is the latest "issue" of great punk songs. I love the lyrics the most. It great.
4.Deny it - This is the only song that BORES me a little. the lyrics could be a bit better and so the druming as well. 1/2 and 1/2.
5.Suffer for the fame - my absolute favorite on the whole cd. first it starts out with jazzy type music and goes into a jimi hendrix vresion one of beethovens symphonys. then it just goes into the song. but i'd still say that its great. Excitment and all. i like how at the end its kind of like a Slipknot chorus and it goes, "I!!!! don't want it in my world........" An amazing one.
6.Turn up the stereo - good song. it even does feel like i want to turn up the stereo. its great song.
7. Before i go - i think its an amazing song. 1. because my friends and me are making a movie and its about exploring and this song might be the opening credits. 2. the lyrics and vocal styling are one of the best on the cd.
8. Dying Love- its a great song. just BORES me a little. Pretty good, tho.
9.Drinkage-good song. the lyrics are pretty good. the drumming is too.
10.Everything turned red - my second favorite on the cd. really good and cool. i like when the song ends where it goes "Everything turned red the first time i saw you" over and cver again and it seems like it never stops.
11.State of fear - my third favorite on the cd. it is a great song. all i have to say.
12. Redemption - my fourth favorite. i love it, tho. its really cool, the lyrics, the percussion, and the guitars and the bass are really good in this one. great closing track.

All in all, i really love this cd and it is a must by for those who like Jimi Hendrix, green day, and Ozzy, and Slipknot. This is still an Israeli punk band. i stil can't believe they are isreali! they sing in english,tho.

another good pop-punk band.......2005-08-27

This band is pretty good. They are kinda like new found glory and a little bit of simple plan mixed in. Their beats and lyrics are completely awesome and whenever you listen to it you get pumped up. I'd reccomend this cd along with their other cd no vacation from the world.

The Cross: 15 Songs Of Brokeness,Forgiveness, And Redemption

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The Cross: 15 Songs Of Brokeness,Forgiveness, And Redemption

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Manufacturer: Loft Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Redemption S.M.
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Star In The East
Oxford
Judea
New Bethlehem
London
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Milford

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Great Stuff

Collected Recordings 1990-1997

Manufacturer: Delirious Penguin
ProductGroup: Music
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Customer Reviews:

Great Stuff.......2007-06-13

Reviewer: Jack Casey
This CD collects eight years of Mike Romeling's ballads and rockers about lost love, late nights, the open road and ultimately a courage in seeking truth in relationships and truth in oneself. There's joy of cutting loose, there's excitement of new love, there's introspection alone in the dead of night, there's tragedy of breaking it off. Mike's deep, raspy voice echoes from the hills and roadhouses of eastern New York and the rocky Berkshires, Arlo Guthrie country, where folks are fiercely independent and stoic, and the roots of music go back before the Revolution. This collection shows how an uncompromising artist can fuse the forms of folk music and rock with a modern idiom to produce a refreshing new and original sound. Let Mike and the Schodack Hedgehogs lead you along the road apiece and point out some of the attractions. You'll love the journey!

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Songs of Zion

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Songs of Loss and Redemption

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Blues Rock | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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Release Date: 2002-12-31

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Delia
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Transient

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This is the debut album of the singer/songwriter David Isaiah. Stylistically, the music is acoustic rock with blues and folk influences. Also featured in the recording is violinist Anna Tsay and vocalist Eun ju Jung.

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Redemption Center

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