Confident after four No. 1 singles and a 1998 Dove Award for Modern/Alternative Album of the Year, Caedmon's Call are back with more coffeehouse rock and brilliant songwriting on 40 Acres. This seven-piece ensemble has mad... more »e a name for itself, not only with chart success, but with its hook-laden acoustic pop and extensive college-circuit touring. The tightness shows with their smooth rhythms, layered guitars, and evocative vocals. The first single, "There You Go," is pleasant enough, but dig deeper with such thoughtful gems as "Faith My Eyes," "Somewhere North," and the moving "Table for Two." "Daring Daylight Escape" kicks up a country-rock storm from the Pure Prairie League/Poco vein. Songwriters Aaron Tate and Derek Webb are two of the brightest hopes in contemporary Christian music's future. --Michael Lyttle« less
Confident after four No. 1 singles and a 1998 Dove Award for Modern/Alternative Album of the Year, Caedmon's Call are back with more coffeehouse rock and brilliant songwriting on 40 Acres. This seven-piece ensemble has made a name for itself, not only with chart success, but with its hook-laden acoustic pop and extensive college-circuit touring. The tightness shows with their smooth rhythms, layered guitars, and evocative vocals. The first single, "There You Go," is pleasant enough, but dig deeper with such thoughtful gems as "Faith My Eyes," "Somewhere North," and the moving "Table for Two." "Daring Daylight Escape" kicks up a country-rock storm from the Pure Prairie League/Poco vein. Songwriters Aaron Tate and Derek Webb are two of the brightest hopes in contemporary Christian music's future. --Michael Lyttle
Kristen V. from BOYNTON BEACH, FL Reviewed on 8/10/2009...
This is one of my absolute favorite CD's. I love the music, the lyrics, and the band. I highly recommend this CD.
Aileen R. (aileen) from N HOLLYWOOD, CA Reviewed on 6/14/2008...
Confident after four No. 1 singles and a 1998 Dove Award for Modern/Alternative Album of the Year, Caedmon's Call are back with more coffeehouse rock and brilliant songwriting on 40 Acres. This seven-piece ensemble has made a name for itself, not only with chart success, but with its hook-laden acoustic pop and extensive college-circuit touring. The tightness shows with their smooth rhythms, layered guitars, and evocative vocals. The first single, "There You Go," is pleasant enough, but dig deeper with such thoughtful gems as "Faith My Eyes," "Somewhere North," and the moving "Table for Two." "Daring Daylight Escape" kicks up a country-rock storm from the Pure Prairie League/Poco vein. Songwriters Aaron Tate and Derek Webb are two of the brightest hopes in contemporary Christian music's future.
--Michael Lyttle (Amazon.com)
Robyn P. (makesomebodyhappy) from WAYCROSS, GA Reviewed on 6/30/2007...
Another great cd by the best Christian band ever. If you don't already own every cd by Caedmon's Call you simply must swap for them. You will be so glad you did. I can't bare to part with mine. If that is the wrong spelling for "bare" I apologize. Caedmon's is the best. If you like Jars of Clay's Much Afraid cd you will LOVE Caedmon's Call.
Erin B. from WASHINGTON, DC Reviewed on 8/7/2006...
Thought-provoking Christian folk-pop.
CD Reviews
One of the best Christian CDs of this or any year
Snickerdoodle | New Jersey | 12/29/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Knowing nothing about Caedmon's Call except for a cut from a CD I had heard, I bought 40 Acres as a stocking-stuffer for my son this Christmas.He hasn't seen much of it since then.Musically, Caedmon's Call has an upbeat country-tinged acoustic sound that is easy to listen to and that will appeal to a wide variety of listeners. Their musicianship is simply superb, and they range over a wide variety of styles from the soulful "Somewhere North" to the foot-stomping, rockabilly love song "Daring Daylight Escape". Their songs are enhanced by three very different but very talented lead singers as well as a blend of instruments not often found in popular music.Best of all, their lyrics are honest, theologically sound, and very literate. How the group is able to incorporate many biblical ideas and references without coming off as preachy or stuffy is hard for me to fathom, but they do so with an ease and grace that seems to say that this band writes from the heart and lives their convictions.This CD is easily the best contemporary Christian recording of 1999 and, in my opinion, ranks among the best ever made."
Awesome....Caedmon's Call does it again!
G. Williams | Louisiana | 04/28/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"After hearing 40 Acres, it's no wonder this band has been such the big success it has been over the past couple of years. As outstanding as their first CD was, this one is even better. Caedmon's Call returns with their familiar acoustic folk-rock sound and improves on it by adding new instruments. Some of the songs even have sort of a Celtic flavor, especially "Petrified Heart." Derek Webb and Aaron Tate are two very talented songwriters; their lyrics are very poetic, introspective, honest, and easy to relate to. The members of this band are also very talented; three lead singers give the album a lot of variety. There is not one bad song on this album. While most contemporary Christian artists lack in depth and quality, these guys are far from mediocre. I can't wait to see them live in concert. Great work, guys!"
One of the best ...
E.K. | San Francisco, CA | 11/30/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"...Christian music albums of 1999. I bought it based purely on the quality of the last album and think I actually like it better! So often I skip through tracks when listening for the first time, but didn't with this one. For some reason, it's so easy to listen to; the lyrics are introspective and "real". A little more country/folk than the last, but still maintaining a young, fresh, alternative sound."
Always Faithful
Michelle Vetter | Alpharetta, NC United States | 02/25/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Caedmon's does it again with 40 Acres. If you are looking for music that is honest and varied, they can't be beat. From the unofficial theme of redemption in the album (such as "40 Acres"), to feeling alone ("Table For Two"), to the Irish feel of "Petrified Heart", you have 3 vocalists, with three different styles, three songwriters (including Shawn Colvin on "Climb On"), there is so much depth and variety to their music that you won't get tired of it."
Not Just great CCM but great MUSIC!
Stephen Hancock | Snellville, GA United States | 08/06/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As a long term reformed Christian, I had pretty much gotten to where I felt virtually all CCM music was just second rate bands that couldn't get a contract without trading on the "religious" label. My favorite modern religious song had always been Eric Clapton's "Presence of the Lord". But then I read an article about the resurgance of Calvinism amoungst Christian youth and a few CCM rock bands and decided to try Caedmon's Call. I was pleasantly shocked. Derek Webb and company have managed to pull off the difficult task of bringing reformed theology into a modern context. I can't thank you guys enough. So far everything I've heard is first rate. Along with Jars of Clay, Derek Webb and Caedmon's Call are the best of what will hopefully be a coming flood of Christian alternative rock. I love it. Thank you!"