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Jars Of Clay: The Long Fall Back To Earth
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After breaking into the CCM scene in the early 90′s with songs like Flood and Liquid, and releasing 10 albums, Jars of Clay has taken listeners on a musical journey through many different styles including Rock, Pop, and even Bluegrass. Now, a new year brings a new release from Dan Haseltine, Steven Mason, Charlie Lowell, and Matt Odmark, titled The Long Fall Back To Earth. In addition to all of the above styles, they have now added some electronic elements, deepening the musical experience. The overiding theme of Long Fall is relationships, and is evidenced immediatley in the first track Lay Your Weapons Down, a reference to peace in relationships. In Two Hands, the focus is primarily on our actions being in sync with the things that we say.
In the song Boys(Lesson One) the biggest message is to “know who you are” and “not to hurry”. Forgive Me talks about how all we have to do is ask forgiveness and be willing to “put our transgressions on parade”. The theme of relationships carries through all of the way to the end of the album. This album is concise in its message, and ads a new depth to the Jars of Clay discography. The Long Fall is an enjoyable ride, and one that won’t soon be forgotten.
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