Smell 5 stars?
John Larsen | Norway | 03/12/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the second album I bought from one of my favorite artist - I it did not dissappoint! Chris Rice keeps up the good lyrics and catchy melodies. I must say that I liked "Deep enough to dream" a little bit better, but this is absolutely worth 5 stars(maybe 4,8 - but it's 5). The songs I remember the best is the two first, "questions to heaven" and "smell the color 9".Run to the store... (or press, "add to cart") - you have nothing to loose!"
Delightfully Catchy
Lee Armstrong | Winterville, NC United States | 04/17/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I read that Chris Rice is the son of Christian bookstore owners in Maryland. His 3rd release for Michael W. Smith's Rocketown label is an excellent set of tunes. His upbeat message is framed with such musical skill that his catchy melodies appeal to people of all faiths. The opener "Questions for Heaven" seems to have a musical circus atmosphere that perfectly matches Richard Borge's stunning cover art as Rice asks numerous questions about which many have wondered. "Face of Christ" is an amazing track with an expansive melody and Rice's moving vocals, "See you had no choice which day you would be born or the color of your skin or what planet you'd be on; Would your mind be strong, would your eyes be blue or brown, whether daddy would be rich or if momma stuck around at all; So if you find yourself in a better place, you can't look down on the frown on the other guy's face." The other tracks are also excellent from the nutty lighthearted "Sailing With Russell" where Rice does sound a lot like James Taylor to the amazing "Somebody's Watchin'." This is another excellent release from a great musical artist. Bravo!"