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Supernova

The Echoing Green / Red Hill Records

I always love a good surprise—which explains why I’m so high on the latest album from the up-and-coming young band, The Echoing Green. Truth be told, I didn’t expect much when I first let this one spin in my CD player. Of course, by the middle of the second song I realized I’d let my opinion of the band’s name lead me to grossly underestimated its music!

With a unique blend of electronic pop and modern rock, The Echoing Green has made a seriously creative—and ear-pleasing—album in Supernova. Highlights here are easy to find, starting with the pulse-pounding rhythm of the title track that proclaims the power of God’s touch in a life. The techno-balladry of “Waterfall” is also a treat, using hypnotic keyboard effects to deliver lyrics that describe the cleansing freedom of God’s forgiveness. “She’s Gone Tragic” is another song you don’t want to miss. With a darker, sadder feel, this is a sobering story of a young woman’s inability to overcome depression that honestly illustrates how we’ve all felt at one time or another.

In all, Supernova is something special—an intelligent, creative approach to Christian music that’s too often lacking in most CCM albums. Highly recommended.

--Mike Nappa

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