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Remedy

David Crowder* Band | February 19th, 2007

The David Crowder Band has easily solidified itself in the world of Christian music. With each successive release, the band continues to grow more and more popular among both radio stations and fans. Two years after Crowder's epic release, A Collision, comes their latest recording, Remedy. So how does a band, MSN's artist of the year for 2006 no less, follow up iTunes' top inspirational album of 2005? And how would anything ever top what many considered to be the culmination of their wildest dreams for the band? Remedy is the answer.

While Remedy hardly compares to A Collision, it is not because Remedy is a weak album, it just attests to the powerhouse of musicality that was delivered in A Collision. Whereas A Collision was a concept album on the issue of death (and some would say the dichotomy of bluegrass), Remedy tackles the issue of how God is going to remedy our current world state and how the church can get involved in such a process.

The album begins with “The Glory Of It All,” an epic sounding ballad that builds in momentum with each passing minute. The song is a peculiar intro for a David Crowder Band album, but works nicely. Next comes “Can You Feel It?,” which follows the band's brand of rock and electronic fusion that gives a more energetic start to the album. Next comes “Everything Glorious,” which was previously released on the Passion album of the same name. While the studio version of the song is still enjoyable, it seems to be missing something the live version had. “...neverending...” seems to be a continuation of “Foreverandever Etc.” from A Collision and is as much enjoyable as its predecessor.

“You Never Let Go” brings in the more worshipful moments of the disc, probably being the strongest and most emotive worship track on the CD. “O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing” is the most energetic hymn cover the band has performed to date. A couple of tracks later comes “We Won't Be Quiet” which features guest guitarist Ted Nugent, whose presence is well felt. While “We Won't Be Quiet” isn't the most lyrically powerful song on the album, it wins my vote for most fun track. The album then closes with the title track and “Surely We Can Change” which takes a more introspective approach to worship music. Lyrics once again shine through with examples such as: And the problem is this / we were bought with a kiss / but the cheek still turned / even when it wasn't hit / And I don't know / what to do with a love like that / and I don't know / how to be a love like that.

Remedy is a great album that stands on its own; unfortunately its greatness is overshadowed by the lingering memories of A Collision. However the band has offered a release in which negatives are hard to find. The David Crowder Band should be proud of this release as it solidifies their stand as an effective and potent artist in the realm of Christian music. I'm already looking forward to what Crowder has up his sleeve next.

Reviewed by Jarrod Steinmetz on October 17th, 2007

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