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But Most of All for Life
A Month of Sundays
Self-released, with Ryan McAllister, 2008
In their debut release, but most of all for life, Vancouver-based A Month of Sundays gives an insightful glimpse into the creative company that makes up their seven-member band, coming from a variety of Christian religious traditions, including adherents at Willingdon Church, Grace Point Community Church, and North Langley Community Church. This 11-track CD (with an additional hidden track) describes the experiences we all have on our journeys of faith.
Without a doubt, A Month of Sundays is writing from deep personal experiences that have shaped who they are; not only on the path they are travelling as individuals but also as a group. They are psalmists at heart with a deep sense of personal conviction. Their lyrics display honesty and transparency as they grapple with joy and sorrow, faith and doubt.
Their proficiency at numerous instruments enables A Month of Sundays to avoid being pigeonholed into one style. Whether on acoustic guitar, piano, electric guitar, harmonica, banjo, fiddle, accordion, or other instruments, A Month of Sundays uses their diverse abilities to form a sound that is ever changing from folk/country to rock/alternative. Their melodies are easy to sing and their choruses are catchy. Within a few listens you’ll find yourself singing along to songs such as “All Falls Down” and “Home” that capture the longing of every soul.
The song “Stuff of Earth” boasts a great bass riff in the third verse, but I was hoping for a bit more of such deep, pop-influenced devices throughout the rest of the album. More underlying musical motifs would have been a sturdy addition to this group’s strong and creative songwriting. For example, “Majesty,” a cover of the Delirious? song of the same name, displays a catchy riff at the beginning, which unfortunately gets lost later in the tune.
Overall, but most of all for life is a great first release for a band beginning as recording artists. As stated on their CD jacket, “every note and every lyric, however imperfect, is an honest attempt at recognizing our Creator and everything life throws at us.” I look forward to hearing more of what A Month of Sundays will produce as they continue to grow in their journey.
To order a copy of the CD, go to www.amonthofsundaysmusic.com.
But Most of All for Life
A Month of Sundays
Self-released, with Ryan McAllister, 2008
In their debut release, but most of all for life, Vancouver-based A Month of Sundays gives an insightful glimpse into the creative company that makes up their seven-member band, coming from a variety of Christian religious traditions, including adherents at Willingdon Church, Grace Point Community Church, and North Langley Community Church. This 11-track CD (with an additional hidden track) describes the experiences we all have on our journeys of faith.
Without a doubt, A Month of Sundays is writing from deep personal experiences that have shaped who they are; not only on the path they are travelling as individuals but also as a group. They are psalmists at heart with a deep sense of personal conviction. Their lyrics display honesty and transparency as they grapple with joy and sorrow, faith and doubt.
Their proficiency at numerous instruments enables A Month of Sundays to avoid being pigeonholed into one style. Whether on acoustic guitar, piano, electric guitar, harmonica, banjo, fiddle, accordion, or other instruments, A Month of Sundays uses their diverse abilities to form a sound that is ever changing from folk/country to rock/alternative. Their melodies are easy to sing and their choruses are catchy. Within a few listens you’ll find yourself singing along to songs such as “All Falls Down” and “Home” that capture the longing of every soul.
The song “Stuff of Earth” boasts a great bass riff in the third verse, but I was hoping for a bit more of such deep, pop-influenced devices throughout the rest of the album. More underlying musical motifs would have been a sturdy addition to this group’s strong and creative songwriting. For example, “Majesty,” a cover of the Delirious? song of the same name, displays a catchy riff at the beginning, which unfortunately gets lost later in the tune.
Overall, but most of all for life is a great first release for a band beginning as recording artists. As stated on their CD jacket, “every note and every lyric, however imperfect, is an honest attempt at recognizing our Creator and everything life throws at us.” I look forward to hearing more of what A Month of Sundays will produce as they continue to grow in their journey.
To order a copy of the CD, go to www.amonthofsundaysmusic.com.
—Conroy Ekkert
