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LONG LINE OF LEAVERS - CAEDMON'S CALL (2000)
by Rick Foux

The theory of evolution is true, in one sense at least. Houston,
Texas based band Caedmon's Call has undergone a few changes since
their last release, 40 Acres. Now with two new members, the band is
slowly making its move onto the pop scene without entirely abandoning
its folk roots. The results shine through in Long Line of Leavers,
their third studio release thus far.

Holding nothing back, the album opens with "The Only One," adorned
with peppy trumpets, synthesizers, and a pipe organ. Like Jars of
Clay did with Zoo, this new Caedmon's Call will make some uneasy--
before track two, that is, where their original sound returns en
force on "Love Is Different," a take on affections and relationships.
The trumpets and organs seem to have become banjos and accordions,
but the profound lyrics remain the same. "Prepare Ye The Way,"
originally written/recorded by John Michael Talbot, follows in the
same manner. It compares a relationship with Christ to a wedding, a
perfect metaphor of what our Christian walk should be like. The next
song, "Prove Me Wrong," tells Elijah's story of going up against Baal
and the idolaters of Israel in a sing-song, pop style, similar to
something you'd expect on an Out of the Grey album. Electric guitar
strengthens "Mistake of My Life," a tragic love story of a youth who
just can't seem to make the right decisions. Needing at least one of
her solos as all their project do, Long Line of Leavers includes
Danielle Young voicing the soothing, slow "Masquerade." Written by Ed
Cash (one of many album producers), the song is dominated by string
instruments without any percussion at all, adding to its peaceful
feeling.

"What You Want," track #7, is indeed drastic evidence on how far
Caedmon's Call has come, decked out in rock fashion and complete with
Derek Webb screaming. It's a treat for those who were anticipating
something much harder on the disc, but almost immediately the band
drops back to folk status, unveiling "Valleys Fill First." The
insightful lyrics discuss being in a spiritual slump, but contain a
poignant reminder that God always provides for us when we're "down in
the valley." From this point on, Long Line of Leavers settles into a
comfortable, laid-back mood, with songs like "Can't Lose You"
and "Love Alone" keeping the sound familiar to long-time Caedmon's
fans. Track #11, "Dance," is an uplifting melody that you could
indeed dance to, but its title refers to the waltz we as Christians
will someday make to Heaven (and eternally in Heaven). "Piece of
Glass," keeping with the band's trademark sound, explains how
disappointment with self can be a blind alley, unless you take pride
in the person God created you as. Finally, "Ballad of San Francisco"
closes the album in a flamboyant, exorbitant manner. The almost
country-sounding track, reminiscent of "Bus Driver," skips along
joyfully and brings along an entourage of harmonicas, accordions,
upright bass and even whistling, as if saying to fans, "We haven't
changed that much."

The differences of this project with previous ones stick out like a
sore thumb when compared to their popular 40 Acres effort, but most
listeners will be pleased. The new style does take a little getting
used to, but it's never monotonous, as every song grows on you after
a few minutes of listening. Long Line of Leavers will be looked at as
the turning point for the band.

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