Artist Info:Discography Album length: 12 tracks: 39 minutes, 04 seconds Street Date: March 23, 2004
Ace Troubleshooter has certainly made a name for themselves over the course of the past four years.
Their self-titled debut made considerable waves in the Christian rock scene. The Madness of the Crowds,
their sophomore effort, proved they were a force to be reckoned with. But is Ace’s third trip to the studio,
again, an improvement over an already winning formula?
It’s Never Enough opens with "Ball and Chain," a tune about missing a loved one while the band is
away. Any fan of Ace will recognize the familiar pop/punk sound a mile away. This song, and practically the
entire disc, follow the same format as The Madness of the Crowds. In fact, most of the songs,
if not all, would have fit nicely on their last release.
For the most part, this release stays on the lighter side of things (innocuous love songs and the like),
but Ace does not stray from different, more intricate subjects. "My Defense" speaks of dying to yourself
and giving your life completely to God. "Set the sights on failing/ Targets, no control/ Grips relax and
lose hold/ I lose my defenses at your answers/ and I come all undone with Your gaze."
"Anything" deals with the longing for unsaved friends to come to Salvation. "Here, my friend, take
some of mine/ It’s freely given/ But will cost you everything you have/…I’d do anything, anything at all/ To get
you, won’t forget you/ On the other side/ Over here."
Ace Troubleshooter does very, very little different on their third outing. It’s really not a bad thing at
all. However, it’s the only real complaint, as well. These guys have improved in the lyrical department
in finding new ways to bring depth to the pop/punk genre. Anyone who could not get enough of Ace’s last
release will probably have the same dilemma upon listening to It’s Never Enough.
- Review date: 03/21/04, written by Josh Taylor
Artist Info:Discography Record Label:Tooth & Nail Records Album length: 12 tracks, 39 minutes and 04 seconds
Street Date: March 23, 2004
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