Casting Crowns – Come To The Well
Jan 10, 2012 CD Reviews
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wiegmake
Casting Crowns
Come To The Well
Grade – A
Georgia-based band, Casting Crowns has long been a staple in the Christian music scene, providing listeners with music that reaches deep into their hearts and lives. Each song in the band’s impressive discography has been soundly rooted in the gospel and presents it in a way that is both attractive and completely relevant for today’s audience. “Come to the Well” is an open invitation for all believers to find their savior, as the band tackles some tough subjects and proclaims God’s love, mercy, and hope for the world to hear.
“Courageous”, which was featured in the big summer hit of the same name, is an energetic, resounding call for believers to take their faith to a new level. Listeners are encouraged to break out of their comfort zone and to be transformed from “watchers” to “warriors”. It’s a powerful and thought-provoking wakeup call that sets the tone for the rest of the album.
Throughout the album, the band plays with a few different musical styles, especially evident in “Spirit Wind”. The song tells the story of Ezekiel parable-style, comparing the physical drought he saw to the spiritual drought seen in many churches today. There are some more folk / country tones found here, and the band pulls it off really well.
“Just Another Birthday” is a beautiful, emotional ballad that is sure to tug on the heart strings of many. The slow piano-driven track recounts the journey of a young, single mother as she looks back at her life before and after she met Christ. It’s a bold, personal song, and I can see it touching lives in a real, powerful way.
“Come to the Well” continues the band’s rich tradition of providing messages of hope and love to a world in need. Long-time fans will find everything they’ve come to love and more with several radio-friendly songs. Casting Crowns’ music can’t help but inspire and draw us all closer to God. They get what’s most important, and they share it with the world – ministry is their priority and it shows.
- Tom F.
