Beautiful... Just Beautiful
Posted August 22, 2007
By IronJedi,
New artists are expected to put their best foot forward on a debut project. And there's no doubt in this reviewer's mind Starfield did just that; but with their latest they took a BIG step forward. Beauty in the Broken is a remarkable album. Each song is a well-crafted work of art where faith, life and music cross.
According to Hemingway, "(t)he world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places." If Beauty in the Broken is any indication, the members of Starfield have met "the world" and in the aftermath, have created something strong. Something beautiful. Seemingly taking Isaiah 61:1-3 as their cue, the lyrics of each song are a stirring gift to the Healer and Restorer of the broken and to the (broken) listener.
Although every track on Beauty in the Broken could be called a "praise song," each has it's own distinct feel and character. The music of Beauty in the Broken moves between being dynamic and deeply textured like the current single "My Generation," to being sparse, yet compelling like the almost ethereal "Unashamed." One of this band's strengths is their ability to create a musical atmosphere that effortlessly compliments the import and tone of the lyrics.
Paraphrasing Cicero, Christians should be motivated by a keen desire to praise, and the better motivated a person is, the more they are inspired by glory. After listening to Starfield's sophomore release, there should be no doubt Who motivates the members and what inspires them! If you enjoy modern pop/rock worship alá downhere, Lifehouse, Lincoln Brewster, and Chris Tomlin you definitely need to get Beauty in the Broken (and the guys' self-titled album)- an incredible follow-up building on an impressive debut. View All Music And Book Reviews By IronJedi | View IronJedi's Profile
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