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Room to Breathe

C. Dixon | Silver Spring, MD USA | 03/15/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"ZOEgirl's 4th studio disc won't necessarily win you over immediately. Relying closely on the pop-rock stylings of their previous release, Different Kind of Free, this cd is a steady grower rather than an instant hit. The members of ZOEgirl continue to unapologetically minister to their fans and seekers alike. First single "About You" (co-written with Pete Kipley and Shaun Shankel, who've also worked with Kara Williamson & produced by Shankel) puts the focus squarely on God by proudly proclaiming "I'll lay down my pride/ `cause You laid down Your life." The sassy "Dead Serious" invites skeptics to experience the joy of belief, and "Scream", contrary to its title, offers quiet reflection throughout its verses. "Skin Deep", penned by Kristin, picks up where 2001's "Plain" left off. These three numbers, produced by Stacie Orrico collaborators Mark Heimermann and Tedd T respectively, are some of the most memorable. "Forevermore" is appropriately uplifting and worshipful. While Room to Breathe may not be the best ZOEgirl album, it offers plenty of comfort as Alisa, Chrissy, and Kristin's sweet harmonies invite you to experience something more important than yourself."

Better and Better

Roger L. Johnson | Garland, TX USA | 07/06/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I agree with "Wrinksis" that the album has to grow on you. I think it has to because "Different Kind of Free" was such a great album it was hard for the band to top that. I didn't think that they could do it myself. But as I started listening to it it grew on me. I Feel that both "Different Kind of Free" and "Room to Breathe" demonstrate a new depth reached by the band. It shows a genuine ethos for the human condition not hitherto revealed by the group. I think that the lyrics have always been unique, catchy, and cutting edge, witness "Dismisssed, "Plain", "In the Nick of Time". But I think in both of these albums there is a mixture of deep lyrics and variation, creative instrumentality and rythem. My favorites are "Life to Me" and "Skin Deep".



Roger L. Johnson"

ZOEgirl just gets better every time!

phenomenon101 | USA | 04/01/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Recently, a friend of mine was sort of teasing me (I was doing it too) about how I had every single ZOEgirl CD, because every time they came out with one, I always ended up liking it. Then, I told her, "well, they have a new one coming out", and then she told me, "well, I guess you're gonna end up getting that one too". She was right. It's been a while since I've listened to ZOEgirl and I didn't think I'd find much interest in them again. After reviewing samples about twice, I finally decided I liked this album, and then I liked it a lot. I just bought it today, and I absolutely love it more than I thought I would! ZOEgirl always seems to get better each time they release a new album. Let me review the songs...Reason To Live: A perfect opening to the album. It puts a good impression on the album, and should interest you. It has a wonderful tune and vocals. You will find immediately in the song that ZOEgirl has matured very much since their other releases. ZOEgirl always knows how to begin their albums.Dead Serious: A fun, sassy tune with a good message. It's different, but still carries a classic ZOEgirl sound. It's about holding on to your faith, even when people say you're crazy. Its got a great sound where rock and dance blend nicely together.About You: The first song off the album to score into a hit. My favorite song on the album. The chorus kind of resembles Avril Lavigne's hit "Complicated", but still carries a sound that is perfectly ZOEgirl. Great song!Scream: My favorite song on the album (on the same level with "About You"). Amazing, beautiful song. The lyrics are incredibly deep and powerful all the way through. Alisa really did an amazing job writing this song, and singing it. One of ZOEgirl's best songs ever!Forevermore: A wonderful worship song. The vocals really hit it again. The lyrics are great, and so is the tune and the sound. Highly recommended!The Way You Love Me: Opened nicely with Kristin's vocals, this is one of the slower songs, but it's still great. Very good vocals! Great tune and music.Let It Out: After calming down a bit with "The Way You Love Me", the beat really kicks up a few notches! Very fun song! Very fun heavy guitar and tune. ZOEgirl always has some great fun songs that are hard to miss out on. Again, very, very fun song!Good Girl: This is a good song, but not my favorite. On almost every album, there's bound to be a song that isn't such a score. Most of the sound of this song really resembles an earlier ZOEgirl song called "Inside Out", from their 2003 album "Different Kind Of Free".Not The One: Cool song! Certainly my kind of sound. Not incredibly fast, but great rhythm and feel.Skin Deep: Very great song! A good amount of Rebecca St. James influence was put into this song (it reminds me somehow of her song "Give Myself Away", from her 1998 album "Pray"). Chrissy's vocals mature a lot on this one. Awesome style and sound! Highly recommended!Safe: Very great song. ZOEgirl always carries their own style, but always somehow makes it a bit different on every album. This is an awesome song, and a great ending track. ZOEgirl is awesome with beginning and ending their albums! My other favorite song on the albumI have to say that ZOEgirl REALLY scored this time. The reason why I have all of their albums is because every new album is getting better and better. Like I said earlier, I thought for a while that ZOEgirl wasn't really my thing anymore, but I'm glad I like them again. I can see ZOEgirl will be getting great success from beginning to end (and I don't even know when they'll end!)"