Aileen R. (aileen) from N HOLLYWOOD, CA Reviewed on 5/21/2008...
"You will still hear the art as this group is yet to be commercially sold out. Wonderful depth and vocal sound. Should appeal to wide audience. The kind of music that many rock bands seemed to start out as. Fresh yet still classic in feel. The kind of music that takes you both up and down and may be listened to for long periods of time. Wonderful full array of poetic sounds." --Bernadette A. Moyer (Amazon.com)
Jason J. from MOORHEAD, MN Reviewed on 8/21/2006...
Includes "Prophet, Priest, and King."
CD Reviews
This is how good pop/rock should sound.
Brent A. Mikel | Maysville, GA | 11/26/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Smalltown Poets are a good pop/rock band. This debut CD proves that fact without any doubts. If you like good melodies, energetic instruments, and sing-a-long lyrics, then you will absolutely love this CD.It is good to encounter yet another band unashamed of their faith in God. They are willing to stand up for their devotion to Jesus in public. The song "Prophet, Priest, and King" is a witty introduction on this CD that helps foster the importance of our relationship with God. The remaining 10 songs carry similar themes that help shape our thoughts and redirect them back to God.This is also an enhanced CD. There are a couple of videos you can watch on your computer. I was impressed with them too. Much like the band itself, none of the videos are fancy. It is this stripped-down and honest approach that helps set a "we are for real" atmosphere that makes you want to trust these guys. In the videos, it is fun watching the band on stage or behind the scenes as they travel and prepare for concerts.This is really a fun CD from start to finish. Enjoy!"
Awesome
J. Sprouffske | Rainier, WA USA | 03/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Smalltown Poets is one of the most underrated bands in the Christian/Pop Genre. I love their music. This album starts off strong with "Prophet, Priest, and King" and keeps on going from there. There are a couple of filler songs on this album but overall it is great. This cd comes with some great bonus features that you can access by putting it into your computer. If you like this album check out Big Tent Revival's album "Amplifier.""
Wonderful array of music-from soft&soulful to rockin'...
Bernadette A. Moyer | Lutherville, MD USA | 07/27/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"You will still hear the art as this group is yet to be commercially sold out. Wonderful depth and vocal sound. Should appeal to wide audience. The kind of music that many rock bands seemed to start out as. Fresh yet still classic in feel.The kind of music that takes you both up and down and may be listened to for long periods of time. Wonderful full array of poetic sounds."
If you're skeptical of Christian Rock, check this out.
ckidd1@hallmark.com | CK | 05/28/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For nearly 10 years, I've searched for music with a Christian message that thoroughly satisfies my ear for rock, without being 10 years behind the times. I've usually come away disappointed and discouraged. It's even made me question the source or my thirst for this style of music. Everything I checked out seemed to pale compared to secular bands like Toad the Wet Sprocket or Foo Fighters. The Smalltown Poets, however, make the cut. Their songs rock; they're original enough, but not so much as to be weird. And their lyrics are meaningful on an eternal level - something Toad or the Fighters can't deliver. Thank God for the Smalltown Poets. Hope you buy their CD."