Earning a Grammy nomination for every album released isn't too shabby a track record. That's why it shouldn't surprise most that Big Tent Revival's fourth recording, Choose Life, is another giant leap forward for this quintet with the Midas touch. The album deftly captures the group's deepening maturity in both spirituality and songwriting abilities. You can't help but get caught up in the feel-good, bouncy flow of rockers like "Livin' Off Your Love" and "Fill Me with Your Spirit," each a likely radio hit. Yet the group can change pacing, as with the title track, a yearnful, poignant ballad, and the softly melodic "This Is the Word of God." The release ends on a wild, rowdy note with the Christmas rave-up "That's What I Want for Christmas." Indeed, there is an air of sophistication, a comfort zone if you will, that BTR appears to have reached on Choose Life. It's safe to say this is the band's finest hour.
Click here to add a video. Click to add lyrics if not listed.
The Best From This Group| Posted August 18, 2007
When I first wrote this review many years ago, Choose Life had already gained three number one hits, two singles and one long-form video. After listening to the fourth studio release from Big Tent Revival, you will have no trouble understanding why. Choose Life is packed with radio hits and some of the best songs in Big Tent's short, but loved, five year career. Never underscoring their message, the band delivers lyrics that challenge, question and inspire. The album ends with a solid praise and worship song with simple lyrics, stating what God is without hiding behind anything. It's pure honesty, as is the whole album.
to add lyrics if not listed.
