From the opening cut, "Alone," to the very last track, "Falling," you know that you are listening to something distinctive. Free from Ordinary is anything but ordinary- it's an optimistic, uplifting collection of modern pop/rock/worship from new Slanted Records / Spring Hill artist Caleb Rowden.
Reading the guy's bio gives you an inkling that this guy is an exceptional "everyman." Rowden was a talented multi-instrumentalist and accomplished songwriter by the time he was old enough to drive; founder of a non-profit ministry, and a successful independent artist who has opened for MercyMe, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp and Audio Adrenaline... all by the age of 23.
Caleb exhibits a talent for varying his vocal delivery to suit the mood and message of each song; on "Wait," suggesting Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik, then bringing a completely different vibe with a Jason Veda-like (Acceptance) delivery on "You Are Holy," and subsequently creating a Chris Tomlin vibe on his worship tracks- all without compromising his own voice.
Each song flows organically from one to the next, giving Free from Ordinary a very cohesive sound. The music and lyrics of Free from Ordinary are kind of like 7 UP- natural, crisp, clean and refreshing... all the while remaining relevant to the 20-something generation. Free from Ordinary is a magnetic and engaging collection of tracks without being more o' the same ol' same ol'. Do yourself a favor if you're a fan of Switchfoot, early David Crowder, Keane and Jadon Lavik- track down this extra-ordinary album.
Free from ordinary| Posted January 15, 2010
Alone is a really good song. this is a really great worship cd, and its upbeat so you can get into it. I really like him. I heard him on christian powerpraise.net
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