Superchick - Beauty From Pain (10 tracks) +Album Reviews +Used CD available for Swap

Good, clean rock

Aubrey Ward III | Englewood,NJ | 04/18/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was searching for christian music that didn't sound like christian music so I thought the best place to look was christian rock. I bought one album and hated it. It was the kinda of soft, unedgy, bland rock that I wasn't looking for. So for the second trip I took a chance on the new Superchick album, Beauty from Pain. I had faith that a band with a crazy name like "Superchick" would deliver on the funk.

And they did. If I had to compare I would say they're kinda like No Doubt with their mix of reggae, traditional rock, grunge, and hip hop. And then add a little Evanescene with the angelic female voices blending with the wicked guitars. Superchick is truly Christian rock. I appreciated their "risk" of dealing with subject like depression and breaking up with your boy/girlfriend. Out of the 10 songs I love 9 and like the remainig 1. Definitely, absolutely, positively worth buying."

Newer version available on itunes--their best CD by far!!!

Momto4athome | Wherever the Army sends us | 10/28/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There is a newer version available now called Beauty from Pain 1.1 that has the song Stand in the Rain on it. For some reason that version is not available yet through Amazon but you can get it on Itunes.

Best Songs on this CD in my opinion

Anthem

Pure

Bowling Ball

Wishes

It's On

Stand in the Rain (their best song EVER in my opinion)

Beauty from Pain (read Joyce Meyer's book Beauty from Ashes for a similar message to Christians who have been through greatly painful experiences)

The song Beauty from Pain is very scriptural.

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. ... To grant [consolation and joy] to those who mourn in Zion--to give them an ornament (a garland or diadem) of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment [expressive] of praise instead of a heavy, burdened, and failing spirit--that they may be called oaks of righteousness [lofty, strong, and magnificent, distinguished for uprightness, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. (Isaiah 61:1a,3 Amplified)

You have to read the lyrics because some of the songs have a really great message and you will like the songs better if you understand that aspect. This is not my favorite CD of theirs but still love it.

I discovered this group when I heard their new song "Stand in the Rain" playing on KLOVE, the Christian radio station. I then realized they sing a lot of songs I recognize. They reminded me of some bands I listened to back in college. They have a good sound but a positive message. I'm in my 30's and I appreciate them a lot. Whether you are an adult going through hard times like divorce or a kid just getting through high school, you will definitely appreciate their music. I downloaded all their available cd's off Itunes. They repeat songs on their albums which means you will sometimes get multiple copies of a song if you purchase all their CD's but they tend to be a different remix so it's still ok to have both.

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It does not have to mention Jesus

A. Sosa | New York | 08/15/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The message I am responding to asked "where's Jesus?" In the album. I have been a Christian from a child and always wanted music that spoke of everyday issues for teens and in general people. For people like me we have the word in us and live by it but we want practicality. I have always listended to the Kirk Franklin Jars of Clay the Steven Curtis Chapman the Choirs etc but always wanted to hear what music made by a christian would sound like and this album was it for me. It was what I had been looking for for years. So if the album does not speak to you fine but dont knock the album because it is not music showcasing christianlity."

Good Christian Rock!!!

A. Sosa | 08/27/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I loved the lyrics and guitars most of the time!

Anthem- (Number Three Radio) A little too girly for me, but it was good. Even though I'm not a girl, I should be unbiased and give it a 4/5.

Pure- (Number One Radio) 5/5! Awesome! My second favorite on the cd!! Loved the programmer gigs in the beginning (when it echoed "pure flow, water around" in the mixy kind of tone)!

Bowling Ball- Somewhat dorky chorus, but otherwise, lyrics and music were great! 4.5/5

Stories- (Number Four Radio) I have the TobyMac CD, Welcome to Diverse City, and loved it on there, but here it has different programming/producing and even better sound all together! great rap... 5/5

Wishes- 3.7/5. Great viola/strings in the beginning, but after the first ten seconds it went down hill. "I wish we could have worked it out, I wish I didnt have these doubts, I wish I didnt have to wonder just what you are doing now. I wish I didn't know inside that it wont work out for you and I. I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye." "I wish" has become a cliche to me after hearing this.

Beauty From Pain- 5/5. Great Piano on Max Hsu's part, great vocals on Tricia and Melissa's part, great writing on everyones part. Nuff said.

It's On- 4.5/5- Great verse lyrics, bad chorus (it's on and on and on and on and on and on- that's the chorus and the description of the chorus). Ok writing and great guitars.

Suddenly- 4/5- A little vague, otherwise great!

Courage- 4.5/5- Great lyrics about Melissa's former eating disorder. Great pianos too, but mixing/programming effects do not belong with piano. Definitely going to be better at the concert I'm going to today.

We Live- 5.5/5 :) (Number 2 Radio) The best song on the CD. Great acoustic guitars, great lyrics, great vocals, great message. Mix of Rap/Song that's great!!

(Number _ Radio means radio hit, and what number as in 1 being best etc.)"

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	Superchick Beauty From Pain Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Christian & Gospel Track Listings (10) - Disc #1 Anthem Pure Bowling Ball Stories (Down to the Bottom) Wishes Beauty from Pain - Superchick, Brock, Tricia It's On Suddenly Courage We Live
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