Dizmas
S/T
Formerly a member of the Credential Recordings lineup, Dizmas now calls Forefront Records home. The first offering under the new label looks to both the past and the future by presenting four brand new songs, as well as remasters of 6 older songs. The album opens with the highly sing-able "Yours," and most of the album follows suit, with melodies by the hook-full and riffs with just enough edge to keep things interesting. This is sure to be a staple at church youth groups everywhere, as most of the lyrics are upward-focused, particularly the worshipful "Redemption, Passion, Glory." Sonically, it is the brand of radio friendly Christian rock that might heard in the minivans of "hip" soccer moms in addition to teens’ headphones. Much of it blends in with a pack of similarly tinged radio rock, but it’s executed with enough catchy hooks and Christ-focused energy that it’s hard to criticize. [Forefront] Tim Hallila
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