Artist: Sanctus Real
Label: Sparrow Records
Length: 11 Tracks, 39 minutes, 24 seconds
Release Date: March 9, 2009
With Pieces of a Real Heart, Sanctus Real remains a cut above similar popular Christian pop-rockers with superior lyrics, and clear, sharp production. Similar in message to their first four releases, this song collection may not rock harder than others but the effort goes yard with message and pop sensibility certain to find a home in the ever widening Sanctus audience.
Lead singer Matt Hammitt’s voice continues to dominate each song letting the message work rather than the music. Ever maturing with improved instrumentation while keeping it simple in presentation, the band continues to provide solid supporting base and drums while guitars and occasional keyboards highlight the lyrics. The lead track, “Forgiven” provides a playful introduction giving way to classic Sanctus. Perhaps the album’s highlights are back to back in “The Way The World Turns” with great chorus and building emotion, while “Lead Me” hits home with lyrics asking for strong hands and love to support family relationships. Rockers “Take Over Me” and “ I Want To Get Lost” have guitar-lead highlights and provide great headphone moments. The album’s final songs provide slow rockers and ballads of Christian faith and hope. Pay attention to the inclusion of occasional banjo and nice orchestration showing the continual experimentation and maturing of the band.
It is no wonder why Sanctus Real has such a wide and deep fan base – they are likeable, rock hard in concert, and speak directly to our hearts. With each album building on the next, this is Christian pop-rock at its best!
http://www.sanctusreal.com/
Label: Sparrow Records
Length: 11 Tracks, 39 minutes, 24 seconds
Release Date: March 9, 2009
With Pieces of a Real Heart, Sanctus Real remains a cut above similar popular Christian pop-rockers with superior lyrics, and clear, sharp production. Similar in message to their first four releases, this song collection may not rock harder than others but the effort goes yard with message and pop sensibility certain to find a home in the ever widening Sanctus audience.
Lead singer Matt Hammitt’s voice continues to dominate each song letting the message work rather than the music. Ever maturing with improved instrumentation while keeping it simple in presentation, the band continues to provide solid supporting base and drums while guitars and occasional keyboards highlight the lyrics. The lead track, “Forgiven” provides a playful introduction giving way to classic Sanctus. Perhaps the album’s highlights are back to back in “The Way The World Turns” with great chorus and building emotion, while “Lead Me” hits home with lyrics asking for strong hands and love to support family relationships. Rockers “Take Over Me” and “ I Want To Get Lost” have guitar-lead highlights and provide great headphone moments. The album’s final songs provide slow rockers and ballads of Christian faith and hope. Pay attention to the inclusion of occasional banjo and nice orchestration showing the continual experimentation and maturing of the band.
It is no wonder why Sanctus Real has such a wide and deep fan base – they are likeable, rock hard in concert, and speak directly to our hearts. With each album building on the next, this is Christian pop-rock at its best!
http://www.sanctusreal.com/
http://www.tollbooth.org/2010/reviews/sreal.html
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