STYLE: Pop RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 45389-14462 LABEL: Integrity 634479716195 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 2 RELEASE DATE: 2008-05-31 RRP: £9.99
Reviewed by James Lidgett
The Leander sisters from Colorado have found time to come and gig in the UK in the past and now with their third project they deliver a well crafted album pitched somewhere between pop and rock but with a strong pop-country-esque sound to much of the music, particularly on the title track, comparable to mainstream acts like Rascall Flatts and Carrie Underwood. But eclecticism rules here as the tracks "Edge Of My Seat" and "Like No One Else" have more of an Ashlee Simpson or Kelly Clarkson peppy pop vibe. "Face The Son" is probably the strongest song of all, with flawless production, exceptional writing and moving lyrics. Overall, a big improvement on their earlier albums.
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The Sonflowerz, led by British-American sisters Elissa and Becca Leander, are recognised for their captivating vocals and honest songwriting. For their third studio release, 'All Over The World', The Sonflowerz team up with producer and six-time Dove Award winner, Don Koch, to bring their original brand of modern worship music to the U.S. and abroad.
“My greatest joy for this next CD is that I am given the opportunity once again to write and sing about the impression God has made on my life,” Elissa says.
“These songs convey the gratitude of being loved by God and the desire to share that love with the world.”
This past August, Elissa and Becca won first place in the Vocal Duo competition at the 33rd Annual GMA Music in the Rockies event and later went on to win Best Over-All Vocal Group.
The Sonflowerz, both musicians and vocalists, have toured fulltime in the U.S. and U.K. for several years. Music industry veterans Brian Tankersley (Brooks & Dunn, NewSong), Brian White (Trace Atkins, Terri Clark), Dove Award-winning music arranger Russell Mauldin, and Dan Needham (Amy Grant, Chris Tomlin) are also contributing their talents to 'All Over The World', making it one of the most anticipated releases of the season.
Posted by Matt Rabjohns in Poole Dorset @ 09:36 on Sep 19 2008
This album is lovely. I have liked both previous albums by
these great girls but this album is the best so far, i could
say by a long chalk too. I love this kind of music, and when
the message is new and delivered in an exciting way, then
you are bound to love every minute of it. This album has
some gorgeous new tracks. Not surprising the album is so
good when Don Koch has produced it. I think there are no
favourites on this, the whole performance is breathtaking
and only if i was pushed would i say Legacy and God Of
Restoration are two stand outs. But this is an album
bursting with vitality and should never be missed if you
love decent not just la de da God music.
This album is lovely. I have liked both previous albums by these great girls but this album is the best so far, i could say by a long chalk too. I love this kind of music, and when the message is new and delivered in an exciting way, then you are bound to love every minute of it. This album has some gorgeous new tracks. Not surprising the album is so good when Don Koch has produced it. I think there are no favourites on this, the whole performance is breathtaking and only if i was pushed would i say Legacy and God Of Restoration are two stand outs. But this is an album bursting with vitality and should never be missed if you love decent not just la de da God music.