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Victoria O. (LOTRgirl) from MURPHY, NC
Reviewed on 7/28/2007...

This is a wonderful CD. These guys have excellent harmony, the lyrics are beautiful and inspiring.
The only song on the whole CD that I do not like is number 4, I just don't like the music style for this one. But on the whole, from 1 to 5, I'd rate this CD a 6 :o)

Stephanie M. (King-Trident) from SONORA, CA
Reviewed on 4/10/2007...

For those of you who like the backstreet boys sound and style. This is the c-d for you. The songs have great messages and are fun to listen to.

Some Christian Music That Really Inspires Me!!!

Kevin T. Rodriguez | Citrus Heights, CA United States | 08/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Now I have accepted Jesus as my savior and like to see his word preached through many different things (Including music), but most christian artists like DC Talk, Raze, and Underdog, although I like what they're singing about, their music just doesn't pull off an inspiring message about God. Then came plus ONE. I first heard them on the "Pokemon 2000" soundtrack and fell in love with them, then come to find out: They're a christian band!!! So I got the CD and here's what I have to say about the songs.1. Written On My Heart (5/5)My favorite song on the CD. Even though they don't mention Jesus, it's not hard to figure out who they're talking about. I truly inspiring song. You should hear it if you havn't already.2. God Is In This Place (3/5)Now this song didn't inspire me as much as most of the others do. But this song has a very good message none the less. Another good one.3. The Promise (5/5)The albums title song proves that the boys do know how to pick key songs very well. Some of the best melody notes are in this song. With some VERY good vocal's! I love this song! Buy this CD for this one song if you must.4. My Life (2/5)I didn't like this song much. Probably because it has too much style that much N'SYNC songs have. I don't really know.5. Soul Tattoo (4/5)Another very inspiring song, with the perfect vocals and tunes, makes this song a "Must listen to as soon as possable song!" Bravo!6. I Will Rescue You (3/5)Not an inspiring song, but a good song none the less. Mabye had they given more thought in the tune and direction the song was going in mabye it could have been better.7. When You Spirt Gets Weak (5/5)A truly amazing song that caught me off guard as to how good it was! This song really does capture the feeling and emotion when God says "I'll be there for you." A GREAT ADDITION TO THE CD!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!8. Last Flight Out (4/5)Another good song I highly recomend to everyone. For God I would take the last flight out!9. Run To You (3/5)This song sadly, is the one song song that got old fast (Most of te others I still listen to me frequently). They just didn't write a good enough song to hold my intrest after 5 times.10. Be (5/5)This song is so moving I don't know how to describe it. Beutiful!11. Here In My Heart (5/5)Although this is a romance song, because this is on the radio people will rush to buy the album not expecting it to be a christian album and fall in love with all the songs. A romance song to be proud of.12. My Friend (5/5)What album wouldn't be compleate with out a "Best Friend" song? Well plus ONE even has a best friend song in it. I think this was the best way to end album with this very touching song about friends. This is bound to be a classic.So whether you're christian or not, plus ONE is a band to own (Espescally if you've had you're share of N'SYNC) in your CD collection."

What happened to ten stars?

Kevin T. Rodriguez | 07/16/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Yikes. This CD still leaves me practically speechless. Okay, so I haven't even had it 24 hours yet, but I've already listened to it five times, and I've got it mostly memorized. This is one of the most amazing albums I have ever heard. The music and lyrics have all the complexity of other boybands' sophomore attempts, without the accompanying trash. These guys not only talk the talk, they walk the walk by singing a majority of Christian songs. Here's my song-by-song evaluation:1~ Written on My Heart ~ The first song of theirs that I heard. The staff did a lip-synch up at camp, and within hours of getting home, I bought the CD. This is one of my favorite songs because of beautiful lyrics and gorgeous melodies.2~ God is in This Place ~ One of the more minorey (is that a word?) tracks. Awesome words, once again. (Amazing how singing about God can do that!)3~ The Promise ~ Quite obviously, the title track. Yet another gorgeous song. I love the chorus, but the harmonies on the bridge are my favorite.4~ My Life ~ Wahoo! A dance track! And the guys still manage to sing about salvation. How do they do it? (Really well, actually.)5~ Soul Tattoo ~ Another dance track with some funky beats. And, yeah, I love the lyrics for this one, too.6~ I Will Rescue You ~ Slowing down a little, this song is the first on the album that doesn't mention God or redemption. Or does it? In my own humble opinion, this could very easily be the song that God sings to us. {I will dry your tears/Cast away your fears}7~ When Your Spirit Gets Weak ~ Another exquisite ballad, this time about helping each other in hard times. Some of the most creative lyrics ever written {Everybody's got to kneel/No way to reinvent the wheel}.8~ Last Flight Out ~ This song doesn't make a whole lotta sense to me, but, oh well. It still sounds good. And at least they tell the truth {For you I would fly/At least I would try}. One drawback: my English teacher would have a field day with some of the phrases, like "no more".9~ Run To You ~ I know you guys are gonna get tired of me saying how awesome the lyrics are, but deal with it! `Cause these guys sure know how to choose writers. This is an amazing song about being able to lean on the LORD. {... And I get lost in you/When I don't have the faith}10~ Be ~ The sweetest song. Written by three of the guys themselves (with some outside help). I think that they could give JC of `N Sync a few pointers. This song is definitely NOT about cybersex! {And I'll turn your gray skies back to blue/ `Cause there's nothing I won't do for you}11~ Here in My Heart ~ Another sweet one. One of the few that has nothing to do with God. {Wherever you are tonight/ I'll see you in my dreams}12~ My Friend ~ A gorgeous, bittersweet ballad about having to leave a good friend. Too bad I didn't know about this song for graduation! {We have been through so much/ And you have been my Godsend/ With your sure and steady love}Well, that's about it. Overall, this is a GREAT album! I would strongly suggest it for anyone who appreciates good music. One added plus is that they include the lyrics in the liner notes, so you can learn the songs faster. That's all I can think of to say to you. But all you have to do is look at me to know that every word is true. So long, all!P.S. Make that six times! I listened to it again as I was typing this out!"