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Grand Prize, Identity
Grand Prize
Identity



Artist Info: Discography
Album length: 11 tracks: 43 minutes, 45 seconds
Street Date: January 25, 2005


 
  
Identity
READER RATING:  Identity
– / 5.0 (0 votes)

Southern-twinged pop/rock is not a new formula in CCM, and there's not very much about A'postrophe Records' Grand Prize that strikes as new; but there is no denying the catchy nature and replay value of their debut release Identity.

Grand Prize's musical spectra is reminiscent of Jeremy Camp and other southern rock, and Luke Caldwell's vocals somewhat resemble those of Camp, as well. However, Grand Prize has a power, especially noticeable on "King of Kings," that surpasses other brands of the genre.

Songs of worship to the Savior and encouragement to fellow believers are commonplace on Identity. The upbeat "It's Not Over" deals with the struggles we as Christians face to live our lives for God, while "You Are Wonderful" is an emotionally charged ballad of praise to God.

Grand Prize brings southern-twinged rock to a new level with Identity. Fans of the genre that have tired of the repetition will want to give Grand Prize one or two listens before dismissing them as just another name in the hat. Not perfect by any means, but definitely a force to be reckoned with.

- Review date: 1/22/05, written by Josh Taylor



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Idaho-bred pop-rock band Grand Prize is one of the two flagship artists for Jaci Velsaquez's brand new label, A'postrophe Records. The band's national debut, entitled Identity, is a catchy, worship-conscious record that displays plenty of versatility with its songwriting. Unfortunately, the weakest element of Grand Prize is Luke Caldwell's melodramatic, out-of-breath vocal delivery that tends to detract from some of the songs. Fans of MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Building 429, and even Big Daddy Weave will want to take a look into Grand Prize. "King Of Kings" is easily one of the standout tracks on the album...
-PReview date: 12/14/04, written by John DiBiase

 

Record Label: A'postrophe Records
Album length: 11 tracks: 43 minutes, 45 seconds
Street Date: January 25, 2005
Buy It: Amazon.com

  1. It's Not OverLYRICS
  2. Break MeLYRICS
  3. To See YouLYRICS
  4. Point Of ViewLYRICS
  5. King Of KingsLYRICS
  6. Like I Never DidLYRICS
  7. You Are WonderfulLYRICS
  8. I'm WaitingLYRICS
  9. Shepherd Of My SoulLYRICS
  10. Your Love Will Never FadeLYRICS
  11. I RememberLYRICS

 

 

 

 

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