

Looking for a fun worship album? The Insyderz deliver in spades with their first worship project, Skalleluia. Released during the heyday of ska's mid-90s revival, Skalleluia offers a fun and horn-infused take on several worship standards, such as "Oh, Lord, You're Beautiful," "He Has Made Me Glad" and "You Are My All In All." Most of the songs are sped up and ska-ified through the addition of distorted guitars and horns, and are enthusiastically sung through Joe Yerke's distinct, raspy lisp.
Perhaps the most impressive thing about each song's respective makeover is that no matter what the Insyderz try to pull off, it works! Whether they're remaking "Oh, Lord, You're Beautiful" into a bona-fide ska anthem (complete with a scatted, distortion-heavy breakdown) or transforming Amy Grant's "Joy" into a quasi-metallic speed-fest (including the tongue-in-cheek intro "Christian metal never dies, baby!"), The Insyderz present their unique take on each song without sacrificing the composition's original character. Even when they go as far as to re-write Rich Mullin's trademark verses on "Awesome God," nothing sounds forced. Everything on this album is simply fun, filled with energy, and most importantly, intently worshipful.
Worship music has never sounded this exciting and, in its current state of mediocrity, it probably never will. Sure, this album is lightweight to a fault and will never be mistaken for a classic, but if you crave worshipful lyrics and miss the heady days of ska, then do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of The Insyderz's Skalleluia!
- Review date: 10/7/06, written by Sherwin FriasRecord Label: Squint Entertainment
NEEDTOBREATHE Announces New Album, "The Long Surrender," For Release March 27Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:30:00 EST |
Grace Graber Brings Her Signature Punk Sound to Brandon Lake's "That's Who I Praise"Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:10:00 EST |
Warren Peay Releases New Single, "Gimme a Hallelujah," TodayFri, 23 Jan 2026 17:05:00 EST |
"House Of Worship" Album Featuring 25 Renowned Artists ReleasesFri, 23 Jan 2026 16:55:00 EST |
Jamie MacDonald Releases Debut Self-Titled Album Today Via Capitol CMGFri, 23 Jan 2026 16:40:00 EST |
Philippa Hanna To Release "'Til the Whole World Knows," January 30thFri, 23 Jan 2026 16:30:00 EST |
Amber Lynn's Personal Songwriting Shines on "Yahweh (Your Will Your Way)"Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:20:00 EST |
Click here All News Headlines |