Artist Info:Discography Album length: 12 tracks: 57 minutes, 19 seconds Street Date: August 28, 2007
Sparrow recording artist Robbie Seay Band is back with Give Yourself Away, a sophomore release that
is likely to blow away fans and first time listeners.
Better Days, the band's freshman debut, was little more than a mediocre offering to fans of the worship genre. A couple of
the songs on the record had potential, but the easy worship feel made it better suited for church play rather than iPod playlists. Give
Yourself Away, however, takes an enormous step towards the mainstream market.
As progressive music with exposed, insightful lyrics stemming from a biblical message, Give Yourself Away is a rather
mature second outing. "Song of Hope," the first single off the album, is already getting major radio play and is quickly
finding itself beating out songs released by bands with more mainstream play.
"New Day" is a piano-driven ballad that will bring a smile to your face, while "Go Outside," a song openly inspired by
the victims of Hurricane Katrina, is a slow paced song which will bring you to your knees in worship. "Starting Over" is
upbeat and reminds listeners that even though you may mess up, you can always begin anew. "Rise" is the opening selection
and is inspired by Invisible Children, a documentary about the tragedies in Uganda, which is currently circling the
nation with play in churches and Christian campuses alike.
Give Yourself Away is clearly an album driven to make listeners examine their faith and realize that no matter what kind of
need everyone may be in, there is always hope and there is always help in some form available to them.
This album is the answer for any fan wanting an alternative record with a hint a worship, or for anyone who
is simply looking for hope in a poverty stricken world. If you're a new RSB fan, skip their freshman debut and pick this one
up instead.
- Review date: 8/27/07, written by Jessica Gregorius
Record Label: Sparrow Records
Album length: 12 tracks: 57 minutes, 19 seconds
Street Date: August 28, 2007
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Record Label: Sparrow Records
