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| | Love & War | | | Music Artist : | | BarlowGirl | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Fervent Records | | Release Date : | | 2009-09-08 | | Store Price : | | $13.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $11.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Come Alive
2. Open Heavens
3. Beautiful Ending
4. Stay With Me
5. Our Worlds Collide
6. Love Is Marching
7. Running Out Of Time
8. Time For You To Go
9. Sing Me A Love Song
10. Tears Fall
11. Hello Sunshine
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 A Top Notch Album
Submitted on: 2009-11-16 |
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Barlowgirl has again put together an album with solid Christian lyrics and a great sound.
This one has songs that range from rock to a much lighter sound. There is some real diversity in type while maintaining a consistent theme. The focus of this album is that time is running out and it's time for Christians to make their mark. The message is a challenge that gets the listener's attention.
There are many very good songs on this CD. I particularly like 'Running Out of Time' and 'Beautiful Ending'. The latter is really a must have song for any fan of rock in general and/or Christian rock in particular. This is well worth getting. |
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Their Best Yet
Submitted on: 2009-10-26 |
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While not considering myself a huge fan of the group, I've thoroughly enjoyed BarlowGirl's past work, as their catchy tunes and beautifully harmonious vocals are quite good. Their version of "O Holy Night" from a WOW Christmas album a few years ago is one of my all-time favorite Christmas songs. I'm a sucker for great harmonies, and the Barlow sisters continue to churn them out.
On their new release, Love & War, the progression with regards to song-writing and instrumentation continues, as the girls have crafted a more musically-mature work that delves into some deep issues lyrically. One clear example of this is "Tears Fall," a moving piano piece about the devastation of abortion.
"Oh what have we lost because we chose we'll never know
And loving you is better than feeling alone
And all our claims to freedom have become these heavy chains
And in the name of rights we keep filling nameless graves"
The melody is haunting and the song is a powerful expression of the destruction caused by the act without attacking people. It just captures the sadness of such a tragic component of our world.
Other than this song, the rest of the album is a lot of what you've come to expect from these girls: remarkable vocals, moving harmonies, and just enough rock mixed in with their pop sound. From the opening rocker "Come Alive" to the beautiful piano rock of "Beautiful Ending" to the emotive "Sing Me a Love Song," the band has settled in completely to their sound.
"Love is Marching" is a beautiful take on the power of love, exploring how love, not might, is what will change the world. It's juxtaposition against "Running Out of Time," which encourages believers to stand for the truth (This is war, so pick your side), is interesting. The balance between loving others and standing for the truth is a difficult line sometimes. Both are vital, however.
The only miss on the album in my opinion is when they really try to break out of the mold they've created for themselves. I commend the attempt, but "Hello Sunshine," which closes out the album just felt tacked on the end to me, especially following "Tears Fall." Just didn't fit.
Overall, though, this is a very solid, diverse addition to the growing BarlowGirl library. I'd say it's their best work yet. The band is growing and maturing, but continues to give their fans more of what they love. Great album. |
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 Love & War is a fantastic album
Submitted on: 2009-10-18 |
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| I've listened to BarlowGirl a little bit over the years, but Love & War has been playing on my playlist since I got it everyday. This album has a uch more matured sound to it then How Can We be Silent. The lyrics are really moving and inspiring. I also recommend seeing them live if you get a chance because they put on a really energetic and Christ centered show. |
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Barlow Girl Love & war
Submitted on: 2009-10-12 |
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| This is a very good CD by this group I enjoy listening to it very often. |
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Another Journel Entry part2
Submitted on: 2009-09-25 |
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| I thought the album before HCWBS was not only a great christian album and great album in all. One of my all time favorites. And was hoping they would continue with that style and do a HCWBS part2 kinda. But they did AJE part2. But I do love AJE and I wasnt dissapointed at all. And I remember more of their fans not thinking as much of HCWBS so it's the right diretion for the band. Great christian messages with the same upbeat rock. Worth it's cost. I just wonder if their will be an expanded editon later down the road???? |
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