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named
one of the Top Ten New Artists of 2005, the year the quintet released its debut label effort on faith-based
. Though not quite as revolutionary as the title would lead you to believe, the album still manages to hit a young audience with messages of hope and durability. The group was in great demand after grassroots efforts by Christian radio promoters thrust
onto the Top Ten
charts in 2003. Led by
sound-alike
, the band leaves no questions about its attempts to reach a younger audience. They tackle issues that teens and pre-teens tend to face (fitting in, low self-worth, broken families, abandonment, etc.). For listeners in their twenties and thirties, this means the lyrics lean toward cliche (
for instance). The guitar work and production are notable, putting them in the same company as
,
and
. The power ballad
sounds like the
-tinged work of
or
.
is a buoyant
track, while radio favorite
is a tender response to a call for help by a young woman who struggles with feelings of worthlessness. To this end,
makes a positive
statement and leaves plenty of potential for more impacting contributions in future releases. ~ Jared Johnson