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This album is one of the great masterpieces of the mid 90's in Christian
Music. From the era of Jesus Freak, bloOm rocks solely for God, and also
to have a little clean fun.

BLOOM (1995)
by Josh Shepherd
It's an album the band has found hard to top, an uncontrolled statement
of trust, energy and salvation urging listeners to bloOm. The opener
screams the "Secret" of God's immeasurable love, unhindered in it's rock
bombardment. "Never Gonna Be" stands it's own as one of the hottest
Christian singles of all time, a strong melody stressing humility and the
enduring glory of Jesus. Though it's easily forgotten first time through,
"Good People" thanks the everyday fans and folks who AA have met, and see
as their role models. More open declaration strengthens track four, which
contrasts Elvis and cultural monarchs with the King of kings, concluding,
"I'm not the king ~ I just sing." With prevailing audacity and direct
candor, "Walk on Water" abridges the gospels in ruminating on Christ's
magnificence. Awkward with their high profile status as a rock band,
Audio A. ask their audience to "See Through" them to the only perfect
example (don't miss the deft guitar work). What makes this CD such a
"live" experience is the band's maturation as tight players together.
Incidentally, Barry Blair's unassailable solos are front-center on bloOm;
his exit has been sorely felt by the "new" AA, who have yet to equal
bloOm's addictive sound. The highly controversial remix of "Free Ride"
follows, the band substituting Edgar Winters' fix for an eternal buzz.
Fluent in real-life snapshots, "Man of God" distends a confession of
blame for not having firm faith. The ninth cut contrasts a "harps and
flowers" image of Heaven with the true "Gloryland" our ultimate
destination is. "Jazz Odyssey" pokes fun at the cappuchino college crowd,
while "Bag Lady" cries for grace and hope to intervene in a dying world.
Further liberating agression is seen in "I Hear Jesus Calling," a
demo-quality recording rejecting reclusiveness by hearing the expansive
vision and wisdom of Christ. The raving cut that closes the CD,
"Memoirs," has great conviction (and even greater decibel levels) in
urging believers to not detach their faith from their routine.
Understated and underrated, this concert of 13 tracks is Audio
Adrenaline's exhortion to see people bloOm where they're planted.

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AVAILABLE TODAY (on cMusicWeb.com and at your local store)

ROARING LAMBS - VARIOUS
There's been lots of hype about this one, but I think it will deliver.
With many more artists involved than most special event albums, and under
the very capable leadership of Steve Taylor, Roaring Lambs should be an
album for everybody's collection. And, since it's the only major
release, it's the PICK OF THE DAY!


AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER (on Christian MusicWeb)
All Things New - Watermark [6/20]
Salvador (self-titled) [6/20]
Send Me An Angel - Heather Miller [6/20]
Set You Free - Tammy Trent [6/20]
WoW Gold - Various [6/20]
Best of Bride - Bride [6/27]
Coming To Life - The Normals [6/27]
Offerings: A Worship Album - Third Day [7/11]

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CHRISTIAN HIT RADIO CHARTS FOR THIS WEEK
> 3D rocks, V*Enna dives out, SCC jumps up saying
> "I Do Believe", and who the *%$# is Rachel Lampa?
1. What Good - Third Day
2. Collide - Jars of Clay
3. Written on My Heart - PlusOne
4. My Refuge - SONICFLOOd
5. Shackles (Praise You) - Mary Mary
6. I Do Believe - Steven Curtis Chapman
7. I Am The Way - Mark Schultz
8. Live For You - Rachel Lampa
9. A Little More - Jennifer Knapp
10. Beautiful Sound - Newsboys

SOURCE: CCM Online ( http://www.ccmcom.com/ )


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