New artist Chris Taylor delivers fresh sounding pop/rock songs, amazing hooks with a worshipful overtone. The album's theme deals with redemption and renewal with songs like "Found in You," "Take Me Anywhere" and "Lift Me Up." As an artist Chris wants "to create an atmosphere for people to meet with God and vice versa." and for him its "not just playing and writing but leading and allowing people to enjoy the goodness of God, wanting people to be inspired to be what they are called to be. They need to believe."
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A PASSIONATE JOURNEY| Posted September 29, 2008
Like the men on the road to Emmaus, Chris Taylor met Christ at a time and place in his life when he least expected it, but it changed his direction and gave him a yearning to follow. This passion eventually led to his debut album, Take Me Anywhere, a swirling and beautiful mix of progressive pop and artistic modern worship.
The lyrics are sincere and better written than anything you are hearing on Christian radio right now. This is a guy thinking about things like how God isn’t constrained by space and time and looking forward to taking a trip with Christ, wherever God wants to take him.
On the sweeping epic “Atmosphere,” Chris sings, “Show me how to love profoundly/I want everything you are.” It is this passion for the journey that fuels the textured and airy opening anthem “Turn Me Around,” with lush and melodic keyboards and soaring production, as well as the more guitar driven pop hooks of “You See Through Me”—a song you will be humming to yourself for a long time after you’ve heard it.
The inspired lyrics and amazing melodies on Take Me Anywhere will sweep you up on a journey that will take you beyond all those other modern worship and art pop albums out there. This is a record that will make you want to worship, and it does so it with art and intelligence. -Dr. Tony Shore
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Not yet a Symphony| Posted April 10, 2008
The debut project Take me Anywhere by Chris Taylor is hear. One interesting thing that sticks out on his pop/rock album is that he has thirteen tracks on his CD, a mark that fewer and fewer artists are going for on their albums, especially on freshman CDs.
First thing that popped into my head while hearing this was the Afters, so think the Afters with a more serious mood. The first song on the CD is "turn me around" which has a light rock sound on a more solemn sound to it, the same could be said about "made for you" which is a little harder and has more of a pop feel than the previous song. The title track "take me anywhere" is where the album kicks into the highest gear when it goes to the refrain which is a fast paced rock beat. "Atmosphere" is borders on the heavier side of soft rock and the solemn mood continues.
The album picks up the pace with "I don't need to know" which is a very impressive rock tune. "Symphony" starts light but does pick up a little, but "speak to me in mysteries" just stays soft. Unlike other Christian artist who make the rock genre for no apparent reason Chris Taylor actually earns it, and it's shown on "found in you" which is as upbeat as it gets. "That's how it goes" is another light rock song, and "safe" is the only rock song on the album that sounds the least smooth. "lift me up" is a light song and "come around again" doesn't end the album with a spectacular tune.
The lyrics are full of spiritual overtones. "Turn me around" and "come around again" have good lyrics. The title track is about longing to stay with God, but it could be interpreted as being about a girl. "You see through me" is about Gods' ability to see the truth in everything, and unfortunately it's about as deep as it gets. The lyrics are inconsistent when it comes to "lift me up". The song's refrain starts like this "Lift me up where angels fly" but ends "I just want to fall into You" like that. A lot of worship songs and weak songs (particularly "symphony") makes for a unchallenging album lyrically.
Even among the songs that are impressive most of the music are not radio friendly, and the music gets a little bland at times. Deeper lyrics and more distinguished songs would help Chris Taylors cause a lot. As it is, this debut album, "Take me anywhere" is a solid collection of solid songs.
Chris Taylor - So, SO very good!| Posted May 23, 2008
I have become such a huge fan of Chris Taylor's album, Take Me Anywhere. From the first time I heard his song, "Turn Me Around", I was hooked. The CD has such a great ethereal and even melancholy feel to it... yet at the same time it's wonderfully worshipful. Sounds a bit contrary, perhaps, but it works. Amazingly well. His voice is amazing as well. Even when subdued it's passionate - lending itself well to putting a voice to lyrics that portray the ups and downs, the joys and discouragements of our walk. A truly out-of-the-ordinary worship album! Excellent!!
Chris Taylor is like a breathe of fresh air!!| Posted April 15, 2008
I really enjoyed hearing the clips on Chris Taylors my space page. Found in you and That's how it goes are my 2 favorites I look forward to hearing the rest of the CD I am sure he will go far and touring with Kutless is a good step in the right direction <><
Chris Taylor| Posted April 12, 2008
The CD sounds like it would be a decent buy, his melodius sound reminds me of another "Chris" in the christian music industry Chris Rice with a litle Bebo Norman on the side.
Awsome Music| Posted April 11, 2008
I loved it! This is great music. It is very emotional and inspiring. I love the new sound of christian music. I think it will really change peoples lives. It gave me the chills and brought me to tears at times. What a listening experience!
Take me to get the New Chris Taylor CD!!| Posted April 08, 2008
Chris has a great sound. The lyrics are meaningful, this album was more than I expected. This is one of those albums that you have an awful day and you just come home and lay down and just listen to the music. This cd is great I really look forward to getting it.
Fantastic Album!| Posted April 08, 2008
Chris Taylor is very impressive with his debut album. Not a song on the album that doesn't sound great. Brilliant songwriting! Can't wait til I have the cd to take in the car with me.
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