Artist Info:Discography Album length: 13 tracks Street Date: March 22, 2005
A group of surfers with the dream of impacting the national and international radio waves with the
message of Christ hail from a small church in Cape Town, South Africa are calling themselves the
Peculiar People Band. Drawing their name from 1 Peter 2:9a (KJV), “But ye are a
chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people,” the band hopes to
spread the message of Christ to today’s generation.
Peculiar People Band is made up of Gary Rea (25) on vocals, guitar, and bass, Deon Kleinhans (27)
on electric guitar and bass, and Darrell O’Donoghue (25) on drums. Touring with the likes of Tree63
and The Benjamin Gate, Peculiar Band has received numerous awards for #1 Songs in South Africa, a
nomination for a South African Music Award, and two Top 10 songs on pop radio in South Africa. After
their music spread throughout South Africa, they toured with Christian Surfers United States on the
east and west coasts of the United States where they scored a record label with Maranatha! Music.
Since then they have opened for artists such as Jeremy Camp and Kevin Max.
After their softer EP with Maranatha! Music entitled Three Guys, Two Days EP, Peculiar
People Band has released their first full-length album under the new label. Produced by Phil Sillas
(Plus One) and Ralph Stover (Michael Miller), Not Ashamed features a more rock-n-roll sound
than the former EP.
Not Ashamed highlights Rea’s interesting vocals and deep lyrics that can get anyone
into a worshipful mood. Their music is great for group worship, hence the reason they make sure that
musicians have a way of easily getting their hands on the songs' guitar tabs and chords. Although their sound is rather generic
in the worship genre of Christian music in the music industry today, they have a strong sense of
passion for the worship they lead. ”Water to Love” features a strong upbeat rock sound and catchy
lyrics, "Take me to the river / Let me sink into your water of love / ‘Cause I just want to know that you are with me /
As I walk through this life."
Notable songs on the album include the softer “Not Ashamed” and “True Worship Song,” and
the harder hits like “Today” and “Glory to God.”
If you enjoy the likes of Delirious, The Benjamin Gate, Tree63, Jars of Clay, or any other
Christian bands that tap into the worship genre, check out Peculiar People Band. They’re worth a shot,
even if they aren’t really your style.
- Review date: 9/5/05, written by Jessica Vander Loop
Artist Info:Discography Record Label: Maranatha!
Album length: 13 tracks
Street Date: March 22, 2005
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