Tide (Single)
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The Youth Project Worship outfit The Youth Project's new singles "Tide" and "All of My Heart" are the product of their creative mindset, aiming at authentic lyrics, paired with members of the group's...
All of My Heart (Single)
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The Youth Project Worship outfit The Youth Project's new singles "Tide" and "All of My Heart" are the product of their creative mindset, aiming at authentic lyrics, paired with members of the group's...
Wildfire EP
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Brooke & Boggs Editor's note: This review reflects NRT's new policy of doing emoji-based reviews for albums. We hope you'll enjoy the brevity and the expressiveness of these reviews.
Album Preview Comments from Fans | Posted October-02-2014
Momrox - I SUPER LOVEEEEE DISCIPLE! This is another 5/5 for me, for sure! I have their entire collection. Now a tour with Thousand Foot Krutch, Skillet and Stryper...
Becca - Disciple! Go Disciple! I love this album! I don't mean to be down on my other favorite bands who've released albums this year, but this one by far has impressed me the most. Demon Hunter's was heavy but not strong enough lyrically; TFK's and Manafest's were fantastic lyrically, but not really heavy enough for me. But this is heavy AND lyrically bold! Fantastic. :D (I love the song "Attack" the best so far; reminds me of Pillar)
The Shadow - Very impressed Disciple, WAY better than your past 2 albums. 4.5/5
Travis Darrell Eden - Definitely their strongest album to date! Go Disciple! tekne turu
Reimagined Sounds | Posted August-27-2014
The three Russian brothers in Everfound took the Christian music world by storm when they exploded onto the scene last year. They captured our ears and hearts with their new take on music and the way they added such passion and energy to a song. Not afraid to try new sounds and add new elements, their style has made them one of the most exciting and enjoyable bands we've heard in a long time.
After the success of their debut self-titled album months back, the Word Records artists are returning with a surprise remix EP, appropriately named Reimagine. The EP, offering reinvented versions of four of their most popular songs, is exclusively being promoted through Spotify.
Short but sweet, the record begins with a remix of the guys' first single, "God Of The Impossible", sending out the prayerful lyrics "here I am / Lord, send me!" With a shortened intro, the track heads in the direction of an electronic feel, and it suits the group well. The redone bridge brings in new sounds with a few vocal overlays, making this once again the standout song for Everfound. Continuing with that same energy, a remade "Go" encourages people to leave their lives of comfort and normality and step out into a bolder life for Christ. The beautiful harmonies the brothers' bring forth so well are made more noticeable against the broken beat background of this song, which is always a plus. One of my personal favorite songs, "Never Beyond Repair", seemed to be an obvious choice to make the cut since the beautiful message has connected so deeply with audiences. This new version begins in high energy and then brings it back down, putting a special emphasis on the lyrically strong first verse. Bringing the EP to a close, "Hallelujah" serves as an anthem of faith and passion to go out and tell the world of God's power to give life - a theme that seems to be prevalent in the brothers' ministry. Somehow the remix of this one is more energetic and electronic than the original, only increasing the power behind the lyrics and making it an even stronger addition to the album.
Closing Thoughts:
Reimagine brings a new feel to Everfound fan favorites. After seeing the band a few times on the Winterjam tour earlier this year, it's obvious that the passion these guys have for making music comes out on the stage as well as the records. I feel almost as if a small bit of the energy from the live show was put into the sounds of this recreation and by listening to these four tracks, we're getting a glimpse into the live show's excitement. While there's no new songs found here, there certainly is a new sound and that should be enough to hold fans over until we get some new music from our favorite Russians.
A Strong Introduction | Posted August-18-2014
After a hiatus following his independently released EP in 2011, NF is back, signed to Capitol CMG as their first hip-hop artist and with a brand new, self-titled EP. What we have here is a raw rapper with a penchant for lyricism and, as an added bonus, he can sing his own hooks.
The album starts with "All I Have." The song impressed me from the start, and his lyrical flow and ability to play with words and build a story had me listening extra critically. This song was a good start; it lacks theological depth, but in a way this makes NF real to who he is. He was never an intense theologian in the line of Shai Linne or the guys from Beautiful Eulogy, and being signed to such a major label, it is nice to see that they allowed him to stay true to himself.
"Wake Up" starts with a tender moment where NF continues to show his versatility as rapper and singer. The song speaks to the way that a lot of us live our lives: operating in a dream state, working hard to fulfill a phony dream, and then all of a sudden it is too late and life is over. It is a call to wake up to the reality of who we are and who God made us to be.
A small piece of humor to start "Hands Up" leads quickly to the punchline. The song is intense and not as laid back as the lead in to the joke may imply. NF shows off his lyricism in this track, and you begin to appreciate the amount of talent this young man from Michigan has.
"Only One" feels out of place on the album. It is a EDM love song that would be more suited to NRTRadio Remix than Jam The Hype. The song about true love is juxtaposed against "Thing Called Love." This track is deeply brooding, and the lyrics speak about how love hurts and kills. This song is raw. The pain of NF's past are what shape this song, and he eloquently delivers his intense pain through his lyrics so that we can feel it with him. Whether it is a lost loved one, abuse or divorce, this song will speak to you where you are at. At the end, the redemptive nature of Christ is the one minute of real love that can erase a lifetime of false love.
I thought of The Terminator when I heard "Just Being Me." The track goes in hard and doesn't let up. The album started with NF talking about how he is giving all he has, how this is about him being himself. This perfectly frames the message that NF is trying to get across to his audience, old and new.
Closing Thoughts:
I feel like the album is self-titled is not just because the folks at Capitol wanted NF's name out there: it truly is the theme of the album. If you have not heard of NF, then let this be his introductory calling card to you. I went back and listened to the older music he released, and he stays true to his style in this album. He is full of raw emotion, yet instead of letting the emotion destroy himself and others, he has chosen to use the power of God in his life to share his pain in a way to minister to others.
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