These Releases ARE Unconditional Posted June 03, 2016 By christopher164,
THIS REVIEW IS ADAPTED FROM A REVIEW I POSTED ON MY WEBSITE. TO CHECK OUT MY REVIEW OF APOLOGETIX'S ALBUMS OF 2014, CLICK HERE!
Well, starting in 2014, ApologetiX, That Christian Parody Band, started bi-weekly singles to give fans more songs and they thought it would be a great idea to help them with their financial problems. Do the math: they released 46 songs in single format in 2014 and six additional songs in Apoplectic! That’s fifty-two songs in one year! (They released another ton in 2015, and are doing it this year!) I’m gonna go ahead and review the fourth and last album from that year of quick releases, “Unconditional Releases.”
This album was a fitting way to end the year, in my opinion (but they did release a single right after this album was released before the year ended). It kinda took a lighter side and showed their diversity again (yep, that meant brass). But who said you couldn’t be moved by the Apostle Paul’s plea to Philemon to “Set Him Free?” And you could join Christians and “Offer Your Prayer” for those who aren’t saved?
With them recording in their drummer’s new studio, Red Apple Audio Workshop, the quality starts to tie “Wordplay” and sounds amazing (and it gets better as time progresses). They might also blow you away how well they are able to mimic the original songs!
J. Jackson, lead singer and lyricist, has worked hard writing these parodies and singing for this album; round of applause! (In addition, Keely Singer sings on the Donna Summer parody, “Hannukah,” and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!!)
In addition, you can hear Tom Tincha on guitars, Keith Haynie on bass, Jimmy “Vegas” Tanner on drums, and Chris VonBartheld on keyboards. In addition, there are other talented musicians and alumni that play instruments, including some brass instruments.
My only real problem while listening to this album would be that I think of the album as six parts, because I heard some these songs as the singles individually before I heard the actual album as one (and the songs are in the exact same order as released as singles). It really is a group of singles and hard to think of so otherwise. The same deal occurs with “Singles Groups,” “Loaded 45s,” “Music Is As Music Does,” and “Play Nice.” I wish J. mixed up the order of the songs.
But these were released unconditionally if you gave APX a donation, right?
My Favorite Songs:
“The Whole Darn Roof Leaks” (parody of “Hold On Loosely” by 38 Special)
“Another One Died For Us” (parody of “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen)
“Hanukkah” (parody of “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer).
