Melanie W. (novelwriter) from SURFSIDE BCH, SC Reviewed on 9/1/2007...
I have this CD. I really like this group. I don't think there is a bad song on this cd. I even was lucky to hear them live twice. This is definately a must for any die-hard fan of Avalon.
CD Reviews
12 #1 HITS
Bobby | Colorado Springs | 04/29/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This has to be the best CD ever. Avalon has really outdone themselves. The question as to why certain songs aren't on the CD is sinple. It is a "Best of" CD. Not to say that all of Avalon's stuff is awsome (Because it is), but this CD has 12 #1 hits. All of the song's (Besides the 3 new songs and the bonus cut) hit the #1 spot. They have a total of 17 #1 hits, but you can only fit so many songs onto 1 CD. I personally was hoping that I could see Undeniably You on this CD. But hey, that's OK. Not many artists can put together such a unique collection of songs. It's a great way to reflect on the 7 years that Avalon has been together and the hardships and trials that they endured. If you don't have it, get it, NOW. As for O2, it wasn't as bad as everyone said it was. It was the very first remix CD ever in the Christian music industry. I thought it was an awsome idea on how to reach the younger generation and the rest of the world. Keep going, Avalon. I'll be praying for you. : )"
The Best of the BEST!!
Chad Conner | Jesup, GA United States | 06/13/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love Avalon. Without them I would have never gotten into Christian Music. God has used them and I hope he continues to do so. I have all the Avalon CD's and I had to have this one. Melissa Greene will make an excellent edition to Avalon.Buy this CD. You will not be dissapointed. It will probably make you want to get the other albums if you don't already have them."
Amazing; awesome; inspiring; life changing.
Susan Silver | Ohio, USA | 05/22/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD will rock off your socks. It is perfectly beautiful with not one song that I don't absolutely love. I've literally recommended it to friends around the world, including my writing manager in Australia.You'll dance; you'll sing; you'll cry; you'll play it a bijillion times and never, ever get tired of it.We sang "Everything to Me" in church and the folks were awestruck
by the lovely, and heart-touching lyrics.Kids of all ages - from 5 to 55 will love this CD. I won't give it up. Be assured - it will encourage you; and probably change your life. It did mine."
Christian Music's Best Kept Secret
Jamie L. Nelms | Phoenix, AZ United States | 04/02/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"After hearing Avalon's first best-of CD, you have to wonder, "Why aren't they HUGE in the music business?" They recently came into the public spotlight by winning an American Music Award (over Jars of Clay and P.O.D.), where Jody McBrayer quipped, "We know you don't know who we are." EVERYONE should know who they are. Super-tight vocals, led by McBrayer and Janna Long (two of the best voices in all of contemporary music), are woven through a mixture of energetic and heartfelt spiritual ballads. Nothing is missed here. Older material, such as "The Greatest Story," "In Not Of," and "Testify To Love," still sounds as fresh today as it did six or seven years ago. Avalon really hit its stride with the 2000 CD "Oxygen," and that vibe continues with three new tunes: "New Day," a positive anthem that seems perfect for this point in time; the current single, "Everything To Me," a spine-tingling ballad; and the funky "Pray," which blends dance and Spanish elements flawlessly. This group can SING, and it's evident throughout. It's interesting that each song is different in mood and production, yet Avalon's trademark vocals are consistent. McBrayer and Long have released excellent solo albums this last year, but Avalon lives on, strong as ever. There's something in this collection for everyone, even the added bonus track, "Don't Save It All For Christmas Day." If they sang secular music, they would be extremely successful; it's refreshing that they have stayed true to their ministry and created music of true spiritual worth. If you are a longtime fan, this is a great retrospective to add to your collection (and you can't help but wondering what they will do next). If you are new to Christian music or to Avalon, this is the perfect sampler. This will be spinning in my CD player for some time to come."