Still Enjoy This Album Today
Posted January 29, 2008
By KevinMcNeese_NRT, Staff Reviewer
Daily Planet was definitly a band to watch in 2002. Their debut album on Reunion Records, Hero, was a captivating collection of songs packed with hard truths about life, the stuggles of faith in people around us and in God and the constant reality of one that loves us unconditionally. Jesse Butterworth, both the lead singer and priciple songwriter, lended his unique vocals, rough at times but original enough to stand out above other groups, to lyrics that convict, challenge and encourage. Highlights on the album include their first #1 single "Flying Blind" which speaks about letting go and allowing God to lead the way. "Questioning The Notion" is definitly the most beautifully written songs on the album. Jesse sings about doubting God, a subject rarely talked about in Christian music but something that almost everyone can identify with. There are always times in our lives when tragedy & confusion hits and we begin to wonder if He is really there. Jesse sings "Questioning the notion, that God is full of love / Is a tempting road to take when you forget about his blood / But I'll choose to still believe Him, His heart is kind and just / I'm only seeing half the picture, for the other half I'll trust." It's just one of many times that the lyrics of Daily Planet reach out and truly connect with you. "Six String Rocketeer" is yet another example of the intracrit story telling that they had already perfected as Jesse discusses his journey of escape as a teenager dealing with his parents' divorce. Hero is an album that will simply capture you. You'll enjoy it because of the music, you'll love it because of the edgy vocals but most of all your respect it because of the truth in the lyrics. It's too bad the band broke up after this debut release, but I still enjoy listening to it today. View All Music And Book Reviews By KevinMcNeese_NRT | View KevinMcNeese_NRT's Profile
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