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Wither Wing

The entire record features some of the more talented, yet underappreciated members of the modern Christian music community. Starting out this disc with EDL’s Tedd Cookerley, and having former members of bands like Plankeye and the Prayer Chain, as well as SF59 (Jason Martin) were wise choices, as they help to reinvent the vibe of this series (or compilation, or whatever it is), and serve to let folks know this isn’t the Browbeats of the past. But like the former, Mike Knott appears here, doing everything from guitar/bass to singing and screaming — especially alongside Scott Silletta in “Getting Normal.” Also a staple is Gene Eugene, especially with his stellar voice on the rootsy “Out of Time.” It was cool to hear the memorable “Ricki Racer,” and its remix, featuring Knott, and then an unnamed female singer, respectively. Also included here is a “rock version” of the Aunt Bettys’ “Tattoo.” Jason Martin’s performance (“Just Wanna Be You”) is a little more energetic guitar-wise than you’d find on a Starflyer record, and his vocals are less distinguishable, but heck, he does a nice job. In fact, I don’t think there’s a dud on the CD. [KMG /BVM]