I have always been a big fan of the David Crowder Band, yet I delayed in picking up their newest offering “Church Music” for almost a year.  Well, a couple months ago I finally broke down and purchased it.  I had a lot of new music at the time so I didn’t get around to really listening to it.

Today, I feel that I have ripped myself off.  Much of what I have always loved about the band is there, but amplified.  I use the term amplified purposefully.  They have always had electronica as part of their offering, but with Church Music it is front and center and they do it better than anyone else.  Not just anyone in the CCM, but anyone.  Period.

The electronica is not just noise, but a vital and integral part of their worship to the One True, Living God.  The electronica is the life of the music as the Holy Spirit is the life of the band.  Removing it would be removing the heart of this amazing work of art.

David Crowder himself will never be accused of having the greatest voice in the world.  However, the Lord’s anointing flows through is vocals with the same passion in which the man sings them.  It is the classic example of surrendering yourself to your Lord and your Lord will give your gifts the perfect punch for the moment.

If you want to be brought to tears, listen to All Around Me and How He Loves.  Other’s have done How He Loves, but this version touches my heart.    The only group that does the song better, in my opinion, is FlyLeaf in their live shows.  I wouldn’t say better actually, equal anointing resides in both.  It is an impassioned plea from both groups.

If you want to dance or shout or run or… you get the picture…  Phos Hilaron (Hail Gladdening Light) is brilliant.  The rest of the album is awesome as well, but from the upbeat standpoint, that is my favorite song.  My only complaint about it is that it’s too short.  I want it to continue after in winds down to its premature conclusion.  Perhaps that is the intent of the song, to leave you wanting more, and the album does that, delivers so much more.

All in all?  David Crowder Band.  Good job.  You have blessed my socks off with Church Music.  I just wish I would have listened sooner.  For that I apologize to you.  Thank you for your servants heart.