Search - Shaun Groves :: White Flag

His Best Yet

Mark Baker | Santa Clarita, CA United States | 07/15/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For his third CD, Shaun Groves combines fun to listen to music with some powerful truths from the scripture to challenge anyone who listens.



As with his previous projects, Shaun opens with an upbeat rock track, this time explaining "What's Wrong with This World." Turns out it's me. He immediately slows the tempo way down for "Sad Song" which reflects on the sadness brought on by sin. Also in the very serious vein is "Heaven Hang on" about the very real needs going on around us we just ignore.



"Peace has Broken Out" was my least favorite song on here originally, sounding lyrically a little too much like a 60's song reject. But as I've really listened to the words, it's grown on me. If only we weren't so sinful, it really would be this easy.



I was immediately struck by "Hummingbird." The image of beating wings just to stay in the same place struck me as way too honest.



I think honest is a great way to describe this CD. There is some serious confession going on here along with cries to surrender, which makes the title very appropriate.



This CD is even more powerful when taken in context of the Beatitudes. Shaun was inspired by a Bible study he lead on that passage of Matthew 5. Included in the CD-ROM portion of the disc are thoughts on each beatitude that explain these verses in ways that I had never put together before. After reading through that, each song better fits into the over all theme.



This CD has been challenging me all week as I've listened to it and thought over the messages it contains. It's like nothing else Shaun has put out to date and is simply amazing. He might never top this one message wise. Yet it's also so fun to listen to I'm sure I'll wear out the disc very soon."

A album for every person that desires an authentic relations

Steven A. Kay | Ft Worth Tx, United States | 05/03/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As the first review said, I was not all that impressed with the musicality of the album itself. What I was impressed with was his insights to the beatitudes themselves. If you have the opportunity to listen to the interview that is part of the computer features of the album you will see that Shaun says that he loves music but he loves studying the scriptures more. This is very apparent, not that the music is of poor quality, but his insight to the scripture is inspiring. As a pastor of a emerging church I did a 5 sermon series that examined the beatitudes and many of Shaun's insights. I would suggest purchasing this album and then placing it in your computer and watching the stories behind the songs.



There is a deep desire to be a authentic believer of Jesus that is shown in every aspect of this album. I would hope that people use this as not only a music CD, but a tool to examine the beatitudes and see them, as I believe, they were always intended to be seen.

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Another vote of approval

Kevin R. Davis | Perkasie, PA | 09/27/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While this CD is not "Invitation to Eavesdrop" or "Twilight", this CD deserves 5 stars because of its unique sound and theme. Based on the Sermon on the Mount, the songs give a modern-day take on timeless themes. The standout songs are "Only", "Hummingbird", "What's Wrong With This World" and "Amen". If you are a fan of Shaun Groves you will not be disappointed with the new more modern "rock" sound. If you thought his first 2 CD's were too mellow, then give this CD a try and you'll like it."