40 Acres

Editorial Reviews
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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

40 Acres, Music, Caedmon's Call, Adult Contemporary, Alternative CCM, CCM, Christian, Folk-Rock, Pop, Popular Music, Religious / Contemp. Christian
40 Acres
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not Just great CCM but great MUSIC!
  • Somewhere North of Here
  • Another gem of a CD
  • Rock Solid
  • A SOLID RELEASE!
 40 Acres
Caedmon's Call
Manufacturer: Essential
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
Christian RockChristian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Christian AlternativeChristian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Folk RockFolk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000IFUT
Release Date: 1999-04-13

Tracks:

  1. There You Go
  2. Thankful
  3. Shifting Sand
  4. Faith My Eyes
  5. Where I Began
  6. Table For Two
  7. Climb On (A Back That's Strong)
  8. Petrified Heart
  9. Somewhere North
  10. Daring Daylight Escape
  11. 40 Acres

Amazon.com

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:

5 out of 5 stars 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!

5 out of 5 stars Somewhere North of Here.......2006-07-05

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

4 out of 5 stars 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'.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!
40 Acres / The Austin Sessions
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    		40 Acres / The Austin Sessions

    Manufacturer: Essential Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000AANXE0

    Product Description

    Very Rare Bonus Edition Release! "40 Acres" + the Bonus "Austin Sessions" CD!
    40 Acres and a Moog
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      		40 Acres and a Moog
      Supersoul
      Manufacturer: Metatronix
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      ComputerComputer | Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00008RV32
      Release Date: 2003-03-11

      Tracks:

      1. Version
      2. Hrsnaloka
      3. Her Name Is Aadharani
      4. Sleepwalker
      5. Soma-Rasa
      6. Sickness - Judah Manson, Supersoul
      7. So Real, So True
      8. !@#%
      9. Sound Clash - DJ Infamous, , , , Push Button Objects, , Supersoul
      10. Nice Daze
      11. S - Judah Manson, Supersoul
      12. Satt Va Guna (Make It Happen) - Cyne, Judah Manson, Supersoul
      40 Acres & a Moog
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        		40 Acres & a Moog
        Super Soul
        Manufacturer: P-Vine
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00006JOVJ
        Release Date: 2002-10-25

        Tracks:

        1. Version
        2. Hrsnaloha
        3. Her Name Is Aadharani
        4. Sleepwalker
        5. Soma-Rasa
        6. Sichness (Ft. Judah Manson)
        7. So Real, So True
        8. !@#%
        9. Sound Clash
        10. Nice Daze
        11. S2 (Ft. Judah Manson)
        12. Sattva Guna
        13. Sound Clash (Fat Jon Remix)
        40 Acres and a Moog
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		40 Acres and a Moog

          Manufacturer: Metatronix
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
          Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B00007FOM3
          Release Date: 2003-05-20
          Prince Alla - 40 Acres of Land and a Mule
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            		Prince Alla - 40 Acres of Land and a Mule

            Manufacturer: Bold Gold
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000A3DV9E

            Product Description

            1.Forty Acres 2. Fools Never Learn 3. Laws Of Men 4. Heavenly Father 5. Jah Bless 6. Strange World 7. True Love 8. Love Treasure 9. 40 Days 10. Sail Away 11. Builder 12. Rasta 13. No Love 14. Too Much Killing 15. Red Hot 16. Stop Your Crying 17. Never Turn Back

            Music:

            1. A Windham Hill Christmas
            2. Abba Pater [Import]
            3. Almost There [DualDisc]
            4. Amazing Grace - A Country Salute to Gospel, Vol. 1
            5. Anybody Out There?
            6. Beauty for Ashes
            7. Beauty Has Grace
            8. Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies & Peaceful Worship
            9. Behind the Eyes
            10. Celtic Twilight, Vol. 3: Lullabies

            Music

            Music