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SELECTIVE HEARING | Robert Berman
SARAH WILCOX JOSH GARRELS Our Father (EP) Chrysaline If you’re looking for a little more “Christian” in Some albums end too early; you have to start “Anchor of My Soul” recounts Jesus’ miracles
your Christian music, look no further than this them over right away to savor the moment. His on the Sea of Galilee. “The Banner” draws on
five song collection based around sections of eighth regular album (setting aside a Christmas Song of Solomon. “Take, Eat” hits Eucharistic
the Lord’s Prayer. Song titles say it all: “Our album, a film soundtrack, and a B-sides/remix themes.
Father,” “Daily Bread,” and so on. Styles vary; project) cries out for headphones and a quiet producer Isaac Wardell (Bifrost Arts, Porter’s
an acapella female sextet gives way to piano- hour, that the listener can immerse himself Gate), Garrels produces yet another triumph to
led band followed by a cello/violin-fronted properly in this sonic feast. Inventive acoustic answer those who wonder whether Christian
piece, and so on. Wilcox’s vocals recall Danielle arrangements weave guitar, strings, piano, music is producing unique art today.
Young of Caedmon’s Call. Lyrics repeat a and programming. He’s reworking hymns like central motif, in the style of a medieval chant. I Frances Havergal’s “Take My Life and Let It Be.”
for one would like to see more Scripture set to
modern music, so let’s support those on that He’s working with songwriter peers like Wesley
“road less traveled.” Randolph, Jay Kirkpatrick, and Jason Burrows.
Guest vocalists Lauren Goans and Latifa
Alattas. Unlike some of his peers, Garrels gets
more explicitly and thoughtfully Christian with
each new release. “A Gift” quotes Isaiah 53
in its celebration of the saving work of Christ.
Robert Berman
Robert is a Sunday School teacher, music nerd,
and acoustic guitar enthusiast. He lives in rural
Tennessee with his wife and three boys.
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