Revive – Blink
Jul 6, 2010 CD Reviews
Revive
Blink
Essential Records
Grade-A
Revive’s new album, “Blink” is a creative, fresh release that’s sure to be a hit with listeners this summer. The Australian quartet continues to inspire with “Blink”. The band took the time to share a little history about each song on the album. After hearing the backstories and inspiration for the songs, the whole experience became more personal. You can tell they had fun making the album, while truly enjoying the lessons learned and experiences they encountered while recording.
“Almost Missed This Moment”, the opening track starts off with an upbeat feel, showcasing Dave (the lead singer’s) powerful vocals.
“Blink” the title song, reminds listeners to live each minute to the fullest. The song warns that life is short and only comes around once. Life can only be truly lived when we are walking with God-trusting Him with every area of our lives.
“Don’t Give Up The Fight” a song written expressly for teenagers, was designed to encourage them in the daily battles they face. Revive reminds listeners that Jesus was tempted in every way, and encourages teens to “not give up”.
Revive is a band that shows true devotion. They left their families, friends, and lives back in Australia for the chance to make their mark in the Christian music industry. Through the changes they’ve faced, they’ve never lost sight of the reason they sing. With personal, encouraging lyrics, “Blink” is the start of something big. I’m excited to see the places this band will go.
Tom F.
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Revive – Chorus of the Saints
Apr 6, 2009 CD Reviews
Revive
Chorus of the Saints
Essential
Grade – C+
Chorus of the Saints is the debut release from Essential pop/rock band Revive. The new CD combines a healthy dose of rock and Gospel. The band has been together for a few years playing schools and churches in their homeland of Sydney, Australia. While on an overseas tour the band caught the ear of Third Day front man Mac Powell. With a bit of mentoring and encouragement from Mac, the bands eventually relocated to Atlanta, Georgia and then subsequently were signed to Essential Records (the label home of Third Day).
The music is vibrant and catchy, and the major benefits of this CD are the fresh new tracks that have a strong worship theme. I have had a hard time finding something other than the new songs that make the band stick out, as the music is somewhat generalized to the genre. It is fairly common otherwise, but the catchy sound did initially grab my attention. I think that for a debut it is going to prove to be a strong release, reassuring the band that making the big step of moving to Atlanta well worth the sacrifice and effort.
As they say, this is one to keep an eye on.
- Ken W.
http://reviveband.com
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