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Solid Debut Release

Jon Wymore | Midland, TX United States | 04/25/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Phil Wickham first became known to me for being the "free song of the week" download on iTunes with his song "Grace". Now hearing the rest of the album I can truly say that Phil Wickham is here to stay! This is a very good album!



Phil's sound is a mixture of Coldplay, a tiny bit of folk, acoustic rock, and some Jason Morant. His voice to me actually sounds very similar to Jason Morant as well as alot of the stylings and lyrics of his worship songs. Phil does add enough of his own sound to make him stand out and should make him many fans.



All in all Phil Wickham puts together a solid release of worship songs without sounding like every other worship album. If you are looking for something truly unique with a great acoustic rock sound then check out Phil Wickham and enjoy the musical journey he takes you on."

Why I bought this CD...(a bit of trivia)

Barry L. Wallace | Sikeston, MO USA | 01/09/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Ironically, I had never heard anything by Phil Wickham when I purchased this CD (and I normally don't buy anything I haven't listened to). However, I read an article about Phil and discovered that his father was John Wickham, a member of one of my favorite "Jesus Music" groups in the early '70s. Overcome with nostalgia, I bought Phil's CD!!



I have to tell you, though, I love this CD. It probably goes without saying that it's NOTHING like his father's music. It's also nothing like most of the other music on the Christian market today, which is a GOOD thing. Some reviewers compare his voice and music style to Jason Morant, but I think his sound is much better than Morant's. The comparison to Coldplay is probably better. My 16 year old daughter, who happens to like Keane, sees some similarities between their music and Phil's.



All comparisons aside, I think Phil's voice and music are both somewhat unique. I'll close with an observation about the last cut on this release. Musically, "Holy, Holy, Holy" may be one of the simplest songs on the CD. However, it is hauntingly beautiful, and the lyrics provide a profound glimpse of the glory and majesty of God. What more could you ask for from a mere song?"

Breath of fresh air

A. Rose | Houston, TX | 07/24/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I got this cd the day it came out, and have not been able to stop listening to it since then.....and oddly enough have not gotten tired of it. I had heard his first single "Grace" on the radio before this cd's release and just knew I had to have it. This album is a breath of fresh air from all the other christian music out there they play on the radio. His voice is beautifully unique. This album truly leads me into the presence of God everytime I listen to it. The lyrics are full of worship and adoration towards God, absolutely lovely."