Tal and Acacia: Wake Me
Twitter:@talandacacia
In perhaps the most unique release in the past several years, sister-duo group Tal and Acacia has released their debut album, Wake Me, on Provident. After growing in a Christian home in Maine and spending a year in Russia, they have developed a unique view of the world that many people never get to experience. That view translates into their music as their own unique style of pop/indie rock. Each song is an entity unto its self, but also serves as a piece in the puzzle of the view of the album as a whole. The messages that are conveyed in this album are basic and essential to every christian and Tal and Acacia find a fun and unique way to present them.
Opening with Top Priority, the theme of this song is taken directly from scripture, that our “top priority” is to seek first the kingdom of God. Garbage In is another song that is simple in its message. We have to be careful what we put into our lives, because one day it will come back out. Merry Go Round is all about being stuck in the same life and wanting to change, but being complacent with what you see everyday.
Typically, this style of pop isn’t something that I find myself listening to very much. However, I kept finding myself singing along with the songs, even hours after listening to them. Tal and Acacia are a breath of fresh air in the christian music industry. This album has become a favorite in our house, as it should yours.
7/10
Review by Wes Brawner of RockTheCross.net
