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The Measure of the Message

C. W. Fitch | Wichita Falls, TX | 03/21/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"4Him has long been one of the most successful contemporary Christian vocal groups of the last 20 years. Their melody and sound are both unmistakable, and their upbeat, yet humbling vocal style has been a great constant. This compilation album, their first, is a collection of most of 4Him's #1 hit songs. There are some very uplifting and inspirational melodies on this CD, spanning the group's entire career so far. Upbeat songs like "Wings" will get your toes tapping, and solemn ballads such as "He Never Changes" and "Where There Is Faith" will tug at your heartstrings. They offset each other pretty nicely; the track arrangement is well done and blends the different songs together. I don't dip into the contemporary well very often, but I really enjoy 4Him's music and if you're a fan of this group, this CD is a must-own, as well as their latest albums, "Obvious" and "Hymns". It's a great jumping-on point for new listeners as well."

Can't seem to get tired of it!

deelited2 | 04/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Unlike some, I have NOT been a 4HIM fan for years. In fact, I basically stumbled onto them while listening to a local Christian radio countdown that featured their songs. That small exposure was enough to prompt me to buy this CD...and I have never regretted it.Their musical talents are obvious, from their catchy tunes to their heartfelt lyrics, the instrumentation is superb. But best of all, their music just makes you feel good, whether you're a "die-hard" Christian or not. There is universal appeal in their messages and a timelessness that will keep me listening to them most likely for the rest of my life. Highly recommended."

Well, not ALL the Best Ones

Jack Turner | 01/04/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Don't get me wrong here, BEST ONES was a great album, but I felt that they had too many songs from THE MESSAGE on there. I would have left songs from THE MESSAGE off since it did come out just before this one. I was also surprised that "When It Comes to Living" wasn't on there. The album was good in that it collects a lot of songs that made 4 Him great and it adds a long missing addition to their CD lineup (that is, they've need a compilation album for a while...now if they'd just make a live album), but it wasn't all the BEST ONES."