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In the modern music world, it's rare that a Nashville-based label will have signed a band
that also hails from the same city. Though they aren't signed to a record label yet, the three
guys who make up the alternative rock band Tomorrow Today (based out of Nashville, TN)
have definite potential to make a name for themselves in the world of Christian music.
They have already built a fanbase from having toured with the likes of Pillar, Falling Up, Project 86,
and Subseven last fall. Having seen them perform twice so far, Tomorrow Today are some of the nicest
guys I have ever hung around, and they are constant with their message of "Don't put off your
oppportunity for salvation in Christ when you can do it today."
The band's short but intense EP has a clean and crisp sound quality due to the fact that it was
produced by Travis Wyrick (Pillar, Disciple). The album begins with a ballad entitled "Backslide,"
which tells the listener "Don't close your eyes, can't you comprehend, it will be over like it
never began," which implies that although we stumble and fall daily, God is there to pick us
up and forgive us with His unfailing love. Heavy guitar rhythms combined with a semi-rolled
drum beat begins the next track "In My Window," but then mellows out again for "Maybe," a song about
hope and understanding. The closer "There You Go" is probably the best song on the EP, and brings
forth a strong melody and chorus and speaks about showing God's love despite the false accusations
and assumptions made by those who think Christians are nothing but spiritual hypocrites.
Due to the fact that TomorrowToday's self-titled EP is almost a year old, you'd almost expect
them to be gearing up for a full length release in the near future. Unfortunately, until they find a
label home, fans are only left with a 4 song teaser that serves as a great starting point for a band
who have already shared the stage with some of today's biggest names in Christian rock. It will be
quite a treat to hear what Tomorrow Today has planned next seeing as they have recorded several new
songs that fans can hear at some of their shows. The world of CCM has never sounded so good with
new and undiscovered talent such as this 3-piece band out of Tennessee.
- Review date: 8/26/05, written by Paul Portell
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