Much like their brethren Mercy Me, Casting Crowns was thrust into the limelight from a worship band beginning. With steady chops honed from hundreds of shows/services a year and a simple,

Lifesong
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Much like their brethren Mercy Me, Casting Crowns was thrust into the limelight from a worship band beginning. With steady chops honed from hundreds of shows/services a year and a simple, straight-ahead rock style, the Florida-based band found themselves on top of the charts thanks to the success of massive singles "Who Am I?" and "The Voice of Truth" from its self-titled debut (2003). Lifesong is a sensible sophomore follow-up that shows the band expanding its musical creativity while lyrically remaining true to the cause. Thereâ‚¬s a common thread of humility throughout as front man Mark Hall sings of the disenfranchised ("Does Anybody Hear Her"), the heartbroken ("Praise You in This Storm"), and the remorseful ("Prodigal"). Hall even calls outside for songwriting help from the brilliant Nichole Nordeman in "Stained Glass Masquerade," a cautionary warning about church hypocrisy in the face of keeping it real. The radio-friendly, U2- ish "Lifesong" proves a savvy book-end to the penitent closer "And Now My Lifesong Sings." Both evoke strong messages that worship is all about how one lives a life and not what kind of songs they may sing. Lifesong is an impressive effort for a band that knows its strengths and how to play to them. --Michael Lyttle
Country USA
Brand REUNION RECORDS
Manufacturer Provident Music Group
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 083061077020
Model 2022270
ReleaseDate 2005-08-30
UnitCount 1
UPCs 083061077020
EANs 0083061077020

Country	USA
Brand	REUNION RECORDS
Manufacturer	Provident Music Group
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	083061077020
Model	2022270
ReleaseDate	2005-08-30
UnitCount	1
UPCs	083061077020
EANs	0083061077020

Lifesong

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