Big Tent Revival

Track Listings
1. Thief in the Night    
2. Somethin Bout Jesus    
3. Two Sets of Jones'    
4. Count on You    
5. Jesus Is Your Friend    
6. Respect Yourself    
7. Where's the Passion    
8. Way It Ought to Be    
9. Faith of a Little Seed    
10. Message from the King    
11. Ballad of Arlis Richards    

Big Tent Revival, Music, Big Tent Revival, Alternative CCM, CCM, Religious / Contemp. Christian
Choose Life
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful worship CD
  • Great Sound
  • Excellent band w/a goal to glorify Christ
  • It just gets better...
  • WOW!
Choose Life
Big Tent Revival
Manufacturer: Ardent Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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
Similar Items:
  1. Amplifier
  2. Open All Nite
  3. Big Tent Revival
  4. Big Tent Revival Live
  5. The Promise

ASIN: B00001IVLL
Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

  1. Livin' Off Your Love
  2. Choose Life
  3. Fill Me With Your Spirit
  4. Love Me Like You Do
  5. The Word Of God
  6. Now Is The Right Time
  7. Will You Be Mine
  8. Live For You
  9. Please Forgive Them
  10. One More Song
  11. I Worship You
  12. What I Want For Christmas

Amazon.com

Earning a Grammy nomination for every album released isn't too shabby a track record. That's why it shouldn't surprise most that Big Tent Revival's fourth recording, Choose Life, is another giant leap forward for this quintet with the Midas touch. The album deftly captures the group's deepening maturity in both spirituality and songwriting abilities. You can't help but get caught up in the feel-good, bouncy flow of rockers like "Livin' Off Your Love" and "Fill Me with Your Spirit," each a likely radio hit. Yet the group can change pacing, as with the title track, a yearnful, poignant ballad, and the softly melodic "This Is the Word of God." The release ends on a wild, rowdy note with the Christmas rave-up "That's What I Want for Christmas." Indeed, there is an air of sophistication, a comfort zone if you will, that BTR appears to have reached on Choose Life. It's safe to say this is the band's finest hour. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful worship CD.......2007-01-27

It is wonderful that I can find good CD's online. Now I can listen and worship God with this music any time I can.

5 out of 5 stars Great Sound.......2003-12-31

Choose Life and Word of God really minister to me on this CD. Try it, you just might like it. BTR has a great mix of soaring guitar licks and heavy percussion. Like a cross between classic rock and southern rock.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent band w/a goal to glorify Christ.......2000-10-12

I first heard BTR at Edison International Field during Harvest Cursade 2000. Their music was so uplifting people were moved to tears. To be able to witness people fill up with this uncontrolled joy was awesome to me. They had become one of my favorite christian bands and I suggest you give them a try.

5 out of 5 stars It just gets better..........2000-10-08

Alright, so maybe BTR decided to try a more subtle approach. Whatever they did, they sure did it well! Some people are upset because they did not quite carry along the rocky beat they had given themselves the reputation for. Oh well, I still loved Choose Life, and highly recomend it and all their prviouse albums! (e.g. Big Tent Revival, Amplifier) Go for it!

5 out of 5 stars WOW!.......2000-10-06

I had never heard of this group, and didn't really listen to much Christian music. however, while on a church ski retreat, i received this cd. I popped it in my cd player, and have been in love with it ever since. i identify with the line "i've been to the ledge so many times i know the pigeons by name" in the song Live for you, and i get choked up when i hear a part of Father Please Forgive them. This is definitely a cd to buy.
Open All Nite
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • a sincere bunch of guys.
  • Great!
  • I like their music.
  • Great Music!
  • BTR-The best
Open All Nite
Big Tent Revival
Manufacturer: Forefront / Emd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Christian AlternativeChristian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Amplifier
  2. Choose Life
  3. Big Tent Revival
  4. Big Tent Revival Live
  5. Three Crosses

ASIN: B000000V0Q
Release Date: 1996-06-11

Tracks:

  1. Mend Me
  2. Here With Me
  3. Famine Or Feast
  4. The Best Thing
  5. Long Time Comin'
  6. Thing Called Jesus
  7. Personal Judgement Day
  8. Letting Go
  9. You Are
  10. If Loving God Was A Crime

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a sincere bunch of guys........1999-04-19

April 19, 1999....From Kenosha, Wi. You put soooo much feeling in your music. This tape is a real good one. I first heard you guys on Praise T.V. I believe one of the 1st. videos i seen was "If Loving God Was A Crime". I have to tell you that while my father was dying, I was leaving the hospital and the song "I'm Letting Go" was playing and I just knew it was for my Dad. Oh, how i cried. He was suffering so and he wanted God to take him home. This will always be his song. God bless you all.

5 out of 5 stars Great!.......1999-03-02

BTR has a good mix in this one.....lots of music videos, and over a good sound. I wish they had just a bit more kickin' rock, but the lyrics make up for that. try it--you'll like it!!

4 out of 5 stars I like their music........1998-12-26

They have a good vocal sound that blends well with the instruments. Their lyrics are biblically sound and Christ centered.

5 out of 5 stars Great Music!.......1998-12-24

I bought this CD several months ago and I am still listening to it over, and over, and over again! I would reccomend this to anyone who likes Christian Rock/Alternative music. Worth every penny. Thanks BTR!

4 out of 5 stars BTR-The best.......1998-11-22

BTR is 4 anyone and everyone. It brings you to the trut
Amplifier
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Powerful
  • Jesus is alive and kicking!
  • Excelent!!
  • The Real Thing-Big Tent Revival
  • The absolute best CD from BTR, ever!
Amplifier
Big Tent Revival
Manufacturer: Forefront / Emd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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
Similar Items:
  1. Open All Nite
  2. Choose Life
  3. Big Tent Revival
  4. Big Tent Revival Live
  5. Conspiracy No. 5

ASIN: B00000600E
Release Date: 1998-03-24

Tracks:

  1. Still Breathing
  2. Lovely Mausoleum
  3. God Made Heaven
  4. Someday (Time and Space)
  5. Jimmy
  6. Star In The Book Of Life
  7. Wouldn't It Be Cool
  8. Psalm
  9. What Would Jesus Do?
  10. Ready, Steady, Go
  11. Thanks
  12. ....15

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Powerful.......2005-03-03

This album is one of my favorite in the Popular Christian Music Genre. I had never even heard of this band before they showed up on the "WWJD" Album put together by various artists. Like some of the other reviewers I only bought this for "WWJD" and have been pleasantly pleased with the album as a whole. I love "Wouldn't it Be Cool" and "Star in the Book of Life." This is not like a lot of albums with only one or two hits and a bunch of filler tracks this album is enjoyable from start to finish.

5 out of 5 stars Jesus is alive and kicking!.......2001-05-18

When I first listened to BTR, I was kind of dissapointed, there weren't nearly enough of Jesus in the songs, but now I realize that there is a deeper meaning in the lyrics as well as in the music. GOD IS EVERYWHERE IN THIS CD!! I can feel the connection to the almighty spirit. It's like god is decending from the blue skies just to be present with me and we fight all evil spirits of the world together!

5 out of 5 stars Excelent!!.......1999-07-17

This is an excelent CD. BTR really shows how they can Rock and Roll for the LORD! This is better than their first one. They rock more on this one. Before I bought it, I didn't know who they were. Then, they came to this confrence and I liked their style. When I first bought it, I only got it for "WWJD" and "Star In The Book Of Life". After one spin, I liked the whole thing. I like anything that worships the LORD but the songs that stuck out were, "Still Breathing", "God Made Heaven", "Jimmy", "Star In The Book Of Life", "Wouldn't It Be Cool", "WWJD", "Real Thing", "West Memphis Lawyer", and "Come On People". I liked the Thank You segment. They were funny in that.

5 out of 5 stars The Real Thing-Big Tent Revival.......1999-06-12

This was a definite change for the better. The band's third album showed a lot more edge and musical improvement. The lyrics of the CD were equally deft and memorable. This rock oriented CD demonstrates the band's growth and willingness to explore their music.Everything from the blues to ballads was explored. The after-credit tracks rock!!! Emphasizing a real walk with Christ the album does not disappoint.I especially liked the credits on Track 11, this is not a CD for a lazy day,but more like a fast drive down a hot Texas highway!!!

5 out of 5 stars The absolute best CD from BTR, ever!.......1999-05-12

This CD is an absolute masterpiece. Steve Wiggins and Co. have done an outstanding job on this project, and it shows. With songs like "Still Breathing," "WWJD," and "Star in the Book of Life," BTR rocks! But the best thing about this CD is the bonus tracks from 12 through 15. These are the songs that will blow you away! Definitely a must-have!
Big Tent Revival
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A fun rock/blues album
  • Bought it for one song and love all 11
  • Blues & Folk rock - updated for the 90's!
  • Simply spectacular
  • This is Christian music's best blues band!
Big Tent Revival
Big Tent Revival
Manufacturer: Forefront / Emd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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
Similar Items:
  1. Choose Life
  2. Amplifier
  3. Open All Nite
  4. Great Lengths
  5. Big Tent Revival Live

ASIN: B000005KV6
Release Date: 1995-03-21

Tracks:

  1. Thief In The Night
  2. Somethin Bout Jesus
  3. Two Sets Of Jones'
  4. Count On You
  5. Jesus Is Your Friend
  6. Respect Yourself
  7. Where's The Passion
  8. Way it Ought To Be
  9. Faith Of A Little Seed
  10. Message From The King
  11. The Ballad Of Arlis Richards

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A fun rock/blues album.......2003-02-24

The music: The most famous track on this CD is without a doubt #3, Two Sets of Jones'. This is one of BTR's few songs that actually made radio time, at least in my area. While there are many other fine songs on this disk, most notably Thief In The Night and Faith Of A Little Seed, none of them really stand out. One of my personal favorites is Ballad Of Arlis Richards, a song about a crosstie walker who lived among the blacks with a guitar on his back singing about Jesus. All of the tracks, even the skimpy Message From The King, are marked by the BTR's signature rolling blues/rock sound.

The booklet: Actually, it's not a booklet but instead a square folded in four. However, all the lyrics are listed, even if not very readably.

The artists: I saw these guys in concert once in 1999 at the Eastern Maine Teen Convention in Bangor, Maine. While they were a small enough band that the Convention could actually get them to come, they put on a very good performance. They were open and personable on stage, had some cool guitars, and remained cheerful even when showered by handfuls of quarters and bottles of water thrown by an exuberant crowd. After that impressive show I promptly purchased their CD, and while they have since broken up and gone their separate ways, this self-titled album remains a good example of their rolling rock and high energy.

In summary: Not deep, but not shallow either. A good middle of the road rock/blues effort by some dedicated little guys.

5 out of 5 stars Bought it for one song and love all 11.......2000-02-09

As someone who listens to a variety of music, I hadn't heard much of Big Tent Revival's music prior to buying this CD. I've been a fan of "Two Sets of Jonses" so I decided to take the plunge and buy the entire CD for only one song. I've never been more pleasantly surprised. The songs offer a nice beat and tune, perfect when I'm driving home from work and don't want hard rock, but want something more than classical music. I highly recommend this for those who enjoy getting a good message from Christian music but don't necessarily enjoy tradational gospel music.

5 out of 5 stars Blues & Folk rock - updated for the 90's!.......1999-01-28

Awesomely talented young band. Delivers the Christian message through great music. Not too heavy -- not too light! (If you grew up in the folk rock era you'll love it and your kids will love it too!)

4 out of 5 stars Simply spectacular.......1998-12-07

Big Tent Revival is an awsome group with great lerics and an awsome message

5 out of 5 stars This is Christian music's best blues band!.......1998-09-30

Don't miss this CD! These lyrics are words to live by.
Big Tent Revival - Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Full of the good stuff
Big Tent Revival - Greatest Hits
Big Tent Revival
Manufacturer: Ardent Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Christian RockChristian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Christian AlternativeChristian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Choose Life
  2. Amplifier
  3. Open All Nite
  4. Big Tent Revival
  5. Big Tent Revival Live

ASIN: B00006LI1P
Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

  1. Here With Me
  2. Choose Life
  3. The Best Thing
  4. What Would Jesus Do?
  5. Livin' Off Your Love
  6. Some Day (Time And Space)
  7. Two Sets Of Jones'
  8. If Loving God Was A Crime
  9. I'm Letting Go
  10. Faith Of A Little Seed
  11. My Guitar
  12. Star In The Book Of Life
  13. Mend Me (LIVE)
  14. Two Sets Of Jones'
  15. Choose Life

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Full of the good stuff.......2003-12-31

If loving God was a crime is my favorite BTR song, but this disc is full of them. Choose life, What would Jesus do, and Star in the book of life are also very good. If you have not listened to BTR then this is a great place to start. But if you have listened to them then get this one also. Full of the good stuff!!
Congratulations! Class of '97
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Congratulations! Class of '97
    Gotee BrothersWorldwide Message Tribe , Rebecca St. James , DC Talk , Audio Adrenaline , Newsboys , Carolyn Arends , Charlie Peacock , and Big Tent Revival
    Manufacturer: Everyday Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000NC0RNA

    Product Description

    11 songs: 1.Grad intro by Gotee brothers 2.Real thing by Worldwide message tribe 3.Me without you by Rebecca St. James 4.Mind's eye by DC talk 5.Never gonna be as big as jesus by Audio Adrenaline 6.Graduation day value pac 7.Breakfast by newsboys 8.Seize the day by Carolyn Arends 9.Aim a little higher by Charlie Peacock 10.Two set of jones by Big tent revival 11.New south by Gotee Brothers
    Big Tent Revival Live
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Listen More Than Once
    • Outstanding!
    • Under the Big Tent
    Big Tent Revival Live
    Big Tent Revival
    Manufacturer: Ardent Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    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
    Live RecordingsLive Recordings | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Amplifier
    2. Open All Nite
    3. Faith That Is Real
    4. Choose Life
    5. Big Tent Revival

    ASIN: B00005K9HP
    Release Date: 2001-06-05

    Tracks:

    1. Livin' Off Your Love
    2. Personal Judgement Day
    3. Mend Me (Intro)
    4. Mend Me
    5. W.W.J.D.
    6. Somethin' 'Bout Jesus
    7. Star In The Book Of Life
    8. I Worship You
    9. Choose Life
    10. Love For You
    11. If Loving God Was A Crime
    12. Two Sets Of Jones'
    13. The Best Thing

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Listen More Than Once.......2004-03-12

    On my first listen, I was not impressed and thought it sounded like a band that was speeding through a live performance in an effort to just fulfill a contractual obligation with their record label. After listening again, I heard passion and live nuances that went unnoticed the first time.

    This album is equal to their best studio work (Open All Night). Highly recommended. It gets better with every play.

    How about a reunion? Wiggins lyrical depth is unmatched.

    5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!.......2001-06-12

    I've been a fan of Big Tent Revival since their first album, and this one is excellent. The live performance really brings out some of the blues sound that they have in concert, and the energy and enthusiasm is refreshing after the mellow "Choose Life" album. An excellent release from an outstanding band!

    3 out of 5 stars Under the Big Tent.......2001-06-10

    Big Tent Revival has consistently been one of the hardest-working bands around, and their live shows reflect a seasoned choreography of agendas--there's no front-running or posturing, just straight-up rock 'n roll. Steve Wiggins' voice is not the greatest on wax, but he's perfect in the workmanlike context that BTR seems to always project. The songs here, as on every live collection, will be familar to fans, and even if you're not a fan, there's some hefty brand equity in track No. 4, W.W.J.D. This is a good listen for long-term fans of faith-based rock, and a suitable intro for newcomers to the genre as well.
    Big Tent Revival
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Big Tent Revival
      Big Tent Revival
      Manufacturer: Ardent
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000MM25KE

      Product Description

      Christian Music
      Positively Radical (Z Music Television)
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Positively Radical (Z Music Television)
        Anointed, Margaret Becker, 4HIM, Christafari, Dakoda Motor Co., Big Tent Revival, Rebecca St. James, Tony Vincent, PFR, Pam Thum, Michael O'Brien, Michael W. Smith
        Manufacturer: Z Music Television
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
        Praise & WorshipPraise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000RE7EZS

        Product Description

        Full length audio CD. Please see cover art for track listing.
        Absolute Favorite Christmas - 25 Holiday Favorites (2 Cd Set)
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Absolute Favorite Christmas - 25 Holiday Favorites (2 Cd Set)
          Big Daddy Weave , Warren Barfield , BarlowGirl , Big Tent Revival , Out Of Eden , Jill Phillips , Erin O'Donnell , By The Tree , Exit East , and Andrew Peterson
          Manufacturer: Fervent Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000DZB2M2

          Product Description

          2 CD Set //Absolute Favorite Christmas - 25 Holiday Favorites From Today's Top Artists // Disc: 1 1. Christ Is Come - Big Daddy Weave 2. Live With Us - Warren Barfield 3. O Holy Night - BarlowGirl 4. What I Want For Christmas - Big Tent Revival 5. O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Out Of Eden 6. The First Noel - Jill Phillips 7. Angels We Have Heard On High - Erin O'Donnell 8. Christmas In My Heart - By The Tree 9. O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Exit East 10. While Sheperds Watched Their Flocks - Andrew Peterson 11. Angels Sing - Inhabited 12. All Because Of You - Kate Hurley Disc: 2 1. What Child Is This? - Tree63 2. Sing Mary Sing - Jennifer Knapp 3. Bethlehem Dawn - Todd Agnew 4. Heaven's Got A Baby - OC Supertones 5. O Come All Ye Faithful - Kim Hill 6. Who You Are - Smalltown Poets 7. Go Tell It On The Mountain - Michael English 8. Little Did They Know - Palisade 9. Deliver Us - Derek Webb 10. Joy To The World - Jim Brickman 11. I Saw Three Ships - Rivertribe 12. Silent Night - Kate Miner 13. Your King Has Come - Matthew Smith

          Music Review:

          1. By Surprise
          2. By the Grace of God
          3. Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul
          4. Classic Archives
          5. Determined
          6. Dream Big
          7. Edmund Lowe
          8. Everything's Gonna Be Alright
          9. Faith Remains
          10. Feel Free [Enhanced]

          Music Review

          Music Review