worship – PELOSSUS

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:06:00 +0000

@wolvesatthegate | oh the depths.

WATG has been an up-and-comer to watch since i first saw the music video for “heralds” [link below], blending razor sharp musicianship with VERY well executed post-hardcore screaming/singing. add poignant, worshipful lyrics, and immediately this ohio based 4ish-piece becomes something christian music has really been lacking: heavy worship.

the production and tones are undeniably hard rock influenced, but comfortably balanced with thoughtful lyrics and excellent sharing of vocals between screamer colin jones and vocalist/rhythm guitarist steve cobucci. WATG also features something uncommon in the genre: a thoroughly rock-voiced clean vocalist. no anthony green, no cove reber, no brandon bolmer, no craig owens, no austin carlile. cobucci’s voice forms a rugged and rock-solid vocal foundation, allowing jones to throw out anything in his remarkable range of growl to raging high scream. the pair of vocalists effortlessly trade the primary vocalist duty without estranging the rest of the extremely talented musicians, allowing each member to shine and bring their instrument to the fore. my one complaint is that some of their tracks are a little longwinded, but for the most part the content is so rich that it’s an easy thing to overlook.

it’s been a busy end of the 2011 for WATG, signing with solid state [!] and releasing their first EP, We Are the Ones. I absolutely look forward to what 2012 holds for them. and if you’re reading this, please, please come to seattle.

pick up their first EP on amazon mp3 for $5.99, or in person at hot topic!
wolves at the gate | heralds – http://bit.ly/AcmPvv

honestly, for anyone who ever thought worship can’t sound like anything but hymns or what we hear on sunday, i hope you’ll reconsider. look at the crowd in ‘oh the depths’ anywhere from 4:08 to the end. you can’t say they’re not worshiping together. the reason i look up to people who push christian and worship to new genres is because the next generation needs positive role models, and many of these musicians are in a position to really share Hope with people who desperately need it.

cheers,

anthony

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:57:11 +0000

steady my heart, from kari jobe’s brand new album, where i find You.

i’ve loved kari jobe for a long time. revelation song? come on. this new track is strangely taylor swift-esque with a touch of Jesus take the wheel, i think. i also think it’s awesome that there is a rise in well-known, strong female worship leaders like her and kim walker-smith. the gals need role models too.

she’s got a great voice and personality, a decent stage presence [i saw her at creation 2010. excellent] and is just generally adorable. num.

cheers.

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:45:00 +0000

my brother’s church [ironically also called ecc] led this at youth group on friday. couldn’t have asked for a more relevant or timely new song to hear. david crowder band has been pushing the limits of modern worship styles since day 1, and it’s amazing to see how far they’ve come. for anyone fortunate enough to have been to one of their live concerts…you know how energetic and fun they are. i’m bummed i missed the 7 tour, but their last album, the 34 track monstrosity that is Give Us Rest or [a Requiem Mass in C (the Happiest of All Keys)], is STUNNING. i picked it up for $12 at best buy. i would also HIGHLY recommend this year’s passion cd, which is where you can find the track “sometimes”, about $12 on amazon as well. always buy!

cheers.

***an amendment: after looking at Give Us Rest more closely, sometimes is actually on that CD as well, with a 100% less audience-y/clappy studio version than the passion 2012 one! both are great though.