We Recommend - Jars Of Clay, 'The Long Fall Back To Earth'

Monday, September 14, 2009

We Recommend - Jars Of Clay, 'The Long Fall Back To Earth'

This Spring, one of CCM's staple acts, Jars Of Clay, released one of their strongest albums yet, the epicly titled The Long Fall Back To Earth. Over this past weekend, I caught the band's live performance at Disney's "Night Of Joy" festival and the foursome put on a great mix of old and new favorites. Their alternative/pop blend reaches different heights for the guys on The Long Fall... and even as we reach the Fall season, it still remains to be one of the highlight album releases of this year. As the guys get ready to embark on the Creation Festival Tour with TFK, FM Static, and Mark & Will from Audio Adrenaline (as "AA Talks"), we can't be more thrilled about the upcoming event. 15 years into their career, I cannot wait to see what the Jars boys have up their proverbial musical sleeves next! ~ John DiBiase

Jars Of Clay
The Long Fall Back To Earth (2009)

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Our synopsis: "This 2009 highlight is a catchy but deep look at relationships - human and spiritual alike. One of Jars Of Clay's best!" (Recommended by JFH's John DiBiase)
Perfect For: Relationships, Love
Song Highlights: "Heaven," "Don't Stop," "The Long Fall," "There Might Be A Light," "Heart"... pretty much the whole thing.

So, what are your thoughts on and experiences with the album The Long Fall Back To Earth? Do you recommend it? If so, why?

Comments

1. Allyson Reed said...

Thanks for the blog! I have been a Jars fan for years and have to say that other than their self-titled album, Long Fall... is one of their best. When I first got the album, I was not particularly "into it," having only heard "Two Hands" and "Closer." Now it has become one of my favorite albums. I highly recommend it to any Jars of Clay fan or someone looking for some thoughtful, upbeat music. I love "Closer," "Boys (Lesson One)," "Safe to Land," and "Headphones (feat. Katie Herzig)."

2. Roger Gelwicks said...

While I'm somewhat hesitant to say it, in my opinion, The Long Fall Back To Earth may in fact be this year's best album. It delivers in EVERY aspect, and it has a knack of appealing to almost anyone in the process. It's a grand and epic album, all the while keeping a level of simplicity on the table, which is quite hard to accomplish. It's hard to not like songs such as "Two Hands," "Closer," and "There Might Be a Light," but at the same time, every track has something special about it. I've never followed Jars Of Clay all that closely, but I know a great album when I hear one. It makes me all the more interested to see where JOC will go from here.

3. Bill B said...

I am a longtime JOC fan and decided to join the discussion. From what I have read here and elsewhere; I am in the minority concerning TLFBTE. I like this album and even love some of the songs, but can't help feeling a bit disappointed with this follow-up to Good Monsters.

Two Hands is a favorite song of mine and again, I seem to be in the minority. Other songs I love are Weapons, Heaven, Safe To Land, Headphones, Boys(Lesson One) and Hero which is my favorite track on the album.

Since I love so many of these songs, I can't understand why TLFBTE doesn't resonate with me? Maybe it is because I am so used to loving EVERY song on a Jars of Clay album? That isn't the case with this album. Maybe I should cut the guys a little slack.

4. parice said...

I'm looking forward to hearing this album. I'm also excited about the new WOW 2010 CD. It's nice to see that Jars of Clay has a song on there as well.

5. Katie said...

Jars of Clay is so amazing! I have really enjoyed all of their albums so far! The single from their new CD, 'Two Hands,' that I've heard on the radio is super inspiring to me.

Monday, September 14, 2009