STYLE: Pop RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 96145-17343 LABEL: Fair Trade Services 000768487525 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 2 EXTRAS: Bonus Christmas album 'Believe' RELEASE DATE: 2010-10-05 RRP: £9.99
Reviewed by Peter Timmis
Late last year the pop rockers from Nashville released this, their fourth album, however, something was a little different as keyboardist Chris Stoddard had left the group rendering 33Miles a duo. Fans need not worry though, the remaining two band members - Jason Barton and Chris Lockwood - here produce another album of catchy, radio-friendly pop rock with God-focussed lyrics. Highlights are the bright and breezy opener, "What Grace Looks Like", the summery, keyboard-driven title track and a resplendent version of Steve Fee's "Arms That Hold The Universe". Unfortunately, over the course of the 10 tracks here there is little in the way of stylistic variety which is surprising as production duties on the album were split between ex-Watermark man Nathan Nockels and Ian Eskelin (Stellar Kart, Starfield). All in all though, 'Today' is an enjoyable if unadventurous album and, as a bonus, 33Miles' highly enjoyable Christmas project 'Believe' is included in the package.
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Product Description
33Miles are poised to deliver their most definitive work to date.
Blending guitar-driven pop and radio-friendly melodies, Today reflects the band’s growth musically and personally while showcasing their power vocals and unquestionable faith-centred message.
Today has created a perfect sonic recipe, sure to be enjoyed by all who encounter it.