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33Miles
One Life
Artist Info: Discography
Album length: 10 tracks: 39 minutes, 39 seconds
Street Date: September 16, 2008
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Barely 17 months after their debut, trio 33Miles returns with One Life. The country-pop sound
established in their eponymous debut is a mainstay for this album as well, and even adds a little more southern flavor.
While the debut relied mostly on slower songs, this album has a better mixture of upbeat and slow tunes. The upbeat
country-fused opener "Gone" is really similar to the debut in sound and theme, and even sounds a lot like "What Could Be Better."
The first radio single, "One Life To Love," definitely pays homage to their country roots, serving as a touching story-song, a
style popular among today's country music. Other highlights include the powerful "Jesus Calling" and the gorgeous piano-ballad,
"Apologize."
However, after that song, things die down a bit, and tracks six through ten don't measure up to the album's first half.
"When It All Comes Down" and "I Loved You Then" remain in a safe zone and sound like typical 33Miles songs. Likewise, "My Offering"
is a nice attempt at a worship song, but is forgettable.
Vocally, the group is at its strongest, providing never-failing comparisons to Rascal Flatts, and rightfully so. While drawing
obvious inspirations from country music, the lead singer's vocals also have a pop sensibility, which keeps both styles intertwined
into the music.
One Life is a decent sophomore effort from 33Miles, overall. The first half of the album is the strongest,
and the vocal qualities are top-notch. 33Miles does a good job of mixing the country influences with a little pop - perfect for CCM.
- Review date: 9/22/08, PReview date: 8/23/08, written by Matthew Watson
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 Record Label: INO Records
Album length: 10 tracks: 39 minutes, 39 seconds
Street Date: September 16, 2008
Buy It: JfH Music Store
- Gone
- Jesus Calling
- One Life To Love
- Something Different
- Apologize
- Just One Of Those Days
- When It All Comes Down
- I Loved You Then
- My Offering
- A Little Bit Of Love
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