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 | Title : Furthermore: From the Studio From the Stage
Author : Jars of Clay
Release Date : 20030204
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $17.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Jars of Clay are well established as one of Christian music's pre-eminent bands. In less than a decade, Jars have racked up numerous awards and sold millions of CDs, and prompted musicians of all stripes to marvel at the group's magical guitar interplay. But can they pull it off live? Furthermore answers that question with a riveting live-performance disc curiously paired with a less-than-riveting studio disc. From the powerful opening riffs by Stephen Mason and Matt Odmark in 'Disappear' to Dan Haseltine's dramatic vocal in 'Worlds Apart,' the players prove that their master musicianship carries over to the live setting. The band even rocks out hard in the raveups 'I'm Alright' and 'Revolution.' The studio disc is highlighted by the beautiful 'Valley Song (Sing of Your Mercy)' and the poignant 'Needful Hands.' Unfortunately, the rest of the studio set is filled with rather uninspiring versions of previous Jars hits. --Michael Lyttle
Buyer Reviews :
'Furthermore' is a treat for Jars of Clay fans, who will be excited to see all the attention given to this latest release just months after 'The Eleventh Hour.'
The first disc of 'Furthermore' consists of new studio recordings. Three new songs keep this disc from feeling like a 'greatest hits' album. 'The Valley Song' follows the classic Jars of Clay formula, but 'Dig' and 'Redemption' head in a different direction. Most notably, 'Redemption' experiments with slide guitar licks and a melodica playing counter melodies. The highest point of the disc, however, is Jars' jazzy reinterpretation of 'Overjoyed,' featuring drummer Joe Porter playing with brushes and Charlie Lowell on what sounds like a slightly out of tune upright piano. With the exception of the clever 'Liquid' and the wonderfully harmonized odd-meter tune 'Something Beautiful,' the band follows their original blueprints for the remaining songs of disc one. The listener is left wondering why these songs needed to be re-recorded in the first place.
Disc two demonstrates that Jars of Clay has the talent and energy to make a smooth transition to the rock arena from the studio. Music listeners with more alternative tastes in music will probably prefer Jars' live treatment of songs from 'The Eleventh Hour.' Essentials 'Like and Child' and 'Flood' ensure that even casual Jars fans will appreciate the concert. Also included on disc two is the beautiful 'This Road,' this version featuring and electric guitar. The disc's most disappointing instance is when the Darwin Hobbes choir joins Jars for the rocking 'Revolution,' giving it a flavor that doesn't taste quite right. Jars of Clay skimps on their more experimental, lesser known fare to deliver exactly what fans want: the hits. 'Furthermore' is a satisfying showcase of Jars' talent and energy, but fails to capture the originality that separates them from other acoustic/alternative acts. It is certainly enough to keep listeners content until the next studio release. Most importantly, 'Furthermore' reflects the passionate faith of Jars of Clay.
(by A music fan)
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