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The Power To Change

Troy Polidori | Tujunga, CA United States | 05/31/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Fire Engine Red has quite an intriguing story. Depression, death, band members trying to kill them, and even a conversion experience that keeps concertgoers at bay for half of the show. Fire Engine Red's album "Change" features '77 style punk, a la Buzzcocks, set to the text of pure, unadulterated Scripture. Playful, sing along tracks like "Change", "70 X 7", and "Salt And Light" will have their intricate melodies implanted in your brain within seconds of initial listen. On the other hand, the exhortations of "Silence Is A Weakness" and the hymn "Power In the Blood" will quickly have one searching the Scriptures to see how to apply these biblical commands. Although putting biblical commands and promises to modern day music is good and dandy, it isn't such that makes this album so precious and memorable. It is vocalist/guitarist and principal songwriter Tim Ellis' guitar and vocal hooks that set this album on a pedestal. Every track, bar none, leaves dozens of melodies swirling around in your brain for years to come. While this is what makes this studio recording so great, it is the hearts of those playing the instruments that makes Fire Engine Red so loved by those who have been blessed enough to hear them. Their passion for Christ, His Word, and the people who need Him is what brings people back. It is their love for a meaningful relationship with people that makes them so special. In these dark days, a group of real people, who've had real experiences, and who have a real message to tell is dreadfully rare. This is what makes this album exactly what its title says. The power to change."

Best christian CD ever!

Daniel Bither | earth | 12/07/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"fire enfine red is the best underground christian band i have ever heard.this CD is awsome with songs titled "salt and light", "armor of God", "Change", "power in the blood" and "70x7".i highly recommend this CD for any lover of Christ and music."