Unfortunately, today marks the final chapter in the evolution of the David Crowder Band. At midnight, they released their finale, "Give Us Rest" or by the secondary title in typical Crowder humor (A Requiem Mass in C [The Happiest of All Keys]).
Two things happen almost immediately when I crank up David Crowder on my iPod. I can't help but think of the auto ads from the 1980's that state, "This isn't your father's Oldsmobile". David Crowder Band is certainly not your father's brand of worship music. Secondly, I enter almost immediately into a deep state of worship. I'm not exactly sure how or why but it happens every time. I guess that indicates a meaningful annointing from God placed upon David and the other band members.
This final release from the band delivers in typical DCB fashion. The eccentric, eclectic, group of young musicians with the crisp sounding unique guitar tunings and the truly soulful vocals and modern harmonies bare their souls and offer up a fragrant aroma, pleasing to the Lord.
DCB broke down many barriers 14 years ago with their indie, folk, bluegrass, alternative version of worship so don't expect anything groundbreaking here although this well produced, perfectly executed collection delivers the experience that all fans expect. Whether unleashing a uniquely created original tune or adding their twist to a traditional hymn, the enunciated guitar, laden with banjo and fiddle, along with the unique sound effects invented by drummer Jeremy Bush, and the powerful yet quirky, Crowder vocal delivery offers everything one would expect from this group of highly talented individuals.
Track Listing:
Disc 1:
1. Requiem Aeternam Dona Eis, Domine
2. Oh Great God, Give Us Rest
3. Lux Aeternam Shine
4. Come Find Me
5. God Have Mercy (Kyrie Eleison)
6. Why Me?
7. Fall On Your Knees
8. A Burial
9. Let Me Feel You Shine
10. Reprise #1
11. Blessedness of Everlasting Light
12. The Sound of Light
13. Interlude
14. Sequence 1
15. Sequence 2
16. Sequence 3
17. Sequence 4
18. Sequence 5
19. Sequence 6
20. Sequence 7
Disc 2:
1. Reprise #2
2. Oh My God
3. I Am a Seed
4. After All (Holy)
5. The Great Amen
6. There Is a Sound
7. Oh, Great Love of God
8. Our Communion
9. Sometimes
10. A Return
11. Oh, My God I'm Coming Home
12. Leaning On the Everlasting Arms / 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (Medley)
13. Jesus, Lead Me to Your Healing Waters
14. Because He Lives
Enjoy the band performing the title track from the album at the House of Blues in Houston last September.
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