Far From the Ordinary
Posted August 14, 2007
By IronJedi,
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. View All Music And Book Reviews By IronJedi | View IronJedi's Profile
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