Cliff Martinez - Solaris (Score) [SOUNDTRACK] [2002]
Review by Soaring Heart
Do you ever find Music that every time you listen you are touched in an inexplicable way? It is as if the Music doesn’t just filter through your ears but through your blood, your mind, your heart and your very Being? Well, this score does these things for me. I treasure it and will listen to it for years to come I know. It’s relaxing–I like to fall asleep to it as well as wake slowly to it. (Not a morning person here, folks. I don’t jump out of bed whistling! Heh.) Yet Solaris is also stimulating to me as I enjoy reading/studying to it and find that I remember what I read with an astounding amount of clarity and understanding. Perhaps because the movie stays with me and I think about it’s meaning a lot that this score haunts me so. (I love movies that are up for the viewers’ interpretation!) But I doubt it, for both the score and the movie stand on their own but together–I’m speechless here trying to think of a word…MAGICAL–that is as close as I can get and still doesn’t do it justice. I think because it stimulates me on a spiritual level. In any case, I highly recommend both the movie and this haunting score. Oh and yes, I do love the cover…
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Jason Mraz - Waiting for My Rocket to Come [2002]
Review by J. S. Kaczmarek “jskazzy”
Taken on its own merits, this is a great album. It’s energetic and exciting, it switches styles without seeming disjointed, and it exhibits the skills of a fantastic new vocalist and songwriter. “The Remedy”, overplayed on every Boston station by now, really has a fantastic hook and a strong melodic line. “You and I Both” is a dizzying vocal effort, and other tracks standout as well — “Sleep All Day”, “No Stopping Us”, have a great good-time feel and amazing vocals. The lyrics could be stronger, but they are still compelling.
However, there is a caveat - unbelieveable as it may seem, I know that Jason can do better. I’ve seen two live shows, and while I was happy with this album, i was BLOWN AWAY by his live shows. He has such command and presence, such a powerful and creative voice, and some fantastic musical and instrumental ideas. Unfortunately, the record label packaged all of his songs into the pop/rock mold and out came “Waiting For My Rocket To Come”. If Jason gets enough respect and recognition to be able to produce professional recorded music on his own terms, then we will be in for a real treat. Read more
True Vibe - See the Light [2002]
Review by Alan Attebery
This is the second album of the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) boy-band TRUEvibe. And it is the last album for the group…… at least for Jason, Nathan, and Jordan. Approximately a year after the release of this album, these guys parted ways with founder Jonathan Lippmann, who at the time of this review is finishing the process of replacing the guys.
“See The Light” is a great follow-up to their self-titled 2001 debut album. While the sound of this sophmore album is very similar to the first one, the lyrics are much more heartfelt. The majority of the songs this time around were co-written by one or more of the guys.
The best song on the album, at least in my opinion, is the final track. “Not What I Say (But What I Do)” is a catchy acappella song about how, as Christians, it’s not what we say about Jesus that is important, but what we do. Demonstrating God’s love is what it’s all about. Read more
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