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It's Later Than It's Ever Been?

It's been three years since we last heard from Smalltown Poets, but these Georgia boys are back with a new album on a new label with a couple of new band members - namely Alex Peterson on bass and Troy Stains on guitar. And just in case you may have forgotten what these literate rockers sound like, imagine a slightly more agressive Jars of Clay feel that falls slightly shy of Switchfoot's crunch. The propulsive acoustic and electric guitars that drive the catchy melodies on these 10 sparkling new songs are joyful reminders of why Smalltown Poets absence has made our hearts grow fonder. Its Later Than Its Ever Been has arrived just at the right time.

Solid hope is the under-lying theme for much of this album, beginning with 'The Truth Is Out' which outlines Gods great plan of salvation. Such optimism is touched upon again with 'A New Beginning', which is a reminder that all things become new with Christ. The album also features a few character study songs, including the (possibly) Apostle Paul inspired 'Show Me Who You Are' and 'Upside Down', a song that certainly was inspired by a relationship. The album closes with the deeply worshipful 'Love So Divine'.

The track that makes the deepest imprint is 'We Will Continue'. Its a song that frames worship (and the Christian life in general) as a long-term life path rather thsn the mere singing of any particular praise song. "Our whole lives are a song..." they resolutely sing at one point.

Overall, this new release is consistently melodic, undeniably sincere and inescapably unlifting from start to finish; and it will probably make many hearts glad to hear Smalltown poetry in motion once again.

The Truth Is Out
Show Me Who You Are
Upside Down
There On The Sun
Lay It Down
Here
A New Beginning
New To Me
We Will Continue
Love So Divine

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Book Details

Author / Artist	Smalltown Poets
Book Format	CD
Publisher	Kingsway Music
Date Published	2004-11-05
ISBN	BED93403
ISBN-10	BED93403
Product ID	97578

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Christian Music > Contemporary Music > Rock Music

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