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Daniel Amos is one of the most important bands in the history of Christian music. One historian of the genre has said that critics usually cite either Daniel Amos or The 77s as the greatest Christian rock band of all time, "depending on whether one prefers the Beatles or the Stones, respectively" (Mark Allan Powell. "Daniel Amos" in Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. 226). DA's 1981 album "Alarma" is considered by many to be the mother-ship for Christian alternative rock. Their album "Mr. Buechner's Dream" is probably my favorite album by any group and Terry Scott Taylor is one of my two favorite lyricists (the other one being Mark Heard).

DHSTA is a great album that, quit honestly, exceeded my expectations. Much like their album "Motorcycle," it has a strong Beatles and 60s influence. Melodies and harmonies abound--as do keyboards, mellotron, and orchestration. But the album has a decidedly "rock" vibe with its hefty rhythm section and swirling (no pun intended) psychedelic guitars.

Some of the credit for keyboard and orchestral bits has to go to Rob Watson, a friend and long-time collaborator with the group. But according to Terry, much of it is DA's own rocket scientist/guitarist Greg Flesch pulling double (or triple) duty on keyboards and other instruments. The project has a very complex sound and it is gorgeous. This might be DA's best produced album yet.

Of course, a big part of the DHSTA's classic-yet-modern sound is Terry's strong melodic sensibilities and the interesting things he does with his voice. That voice is in strong form on this album.
Tracklisting:
01. Forward In Reverse 03:42
02. Jesus Wept 04:42
03. Dig Here Said The Angel 06:07
04. Our New Testament Best 04:38
05. Love, Grace And Mercy 05:39
06. Now That I’ve Died 05:20
07. We’ll All Know Soon Enough 04:50
08. Waking Up Under Water 04:07
09. The Uses Of Adversity 03:49
11. The Ruthless Hum Of Dread 06:05
12. The Sun Shines On Everyone 05:59 

Extra Informatie:
Aantal Discs: 1xCD
Genre: Rock, Country
Format: MP3 @ 320kbit
Year of Release: 2013
Speelduur: 55 minuten
Cover: Front is in de RARs verwerkt