Artist Info:Discography Album length: 10 tracks: 40 minutes, 57 seconds Street Date: October 24th, 2000
In a time where trends come and go, Christian music often jumps on these
trends, going all out to supply the listener with an assortment of artists
to choose from. Some are exceptional, some fall short of really catching
our attention. Some are overrated, some are highly underrated. As I
listen to Tree63's self-titled debut to the US, I have mixed feelings
about what I hear.
Modern worship is a Christian trend sweeping the scene. Pretty much started
by Delirious and the Insyderz a few years ago,
it has just kept increasing in popularity. Tree63's sound and feel is a lot like
that of Delirous' Cutting Edge project or the latest Scarecrow
and Tinmen effort. Lyrically, the words are very worshipful and full of praise,
but musically, they're not entirely doing anything new.
Although straight from Durban, Africa, it's surprising how much their sound
reminds me of Delirious.
Don't get me wrong, though. Tree isn't bad. I'm more disappointed than anything.
The lyrics are strong in message from song to song.
"Treasure" starts off the album with a radio-friendly pop rhythm that especially reminds
me of Scarecrow. The vocals are similar to Delirious' Martin Smith but are not as powerful
or emotional. "Joy" follows, another happy pop tune with a monotonous intro with a more
pleasing chorus. They slow things down a bit for "Anthem," a worshipful
song that comes across better musically and lyrically
than the previous tracks. Along with "A Million Lights," their more melodic tracks
seem to be more fitting for their sound.
Nothing new, but a decent project, Tree63's self-titled
USA debut is a good worship record, but it isn't Delirious' Glo,
which releases 2 weeks prior.
- Review date: 10/3/00, written by John DiBiase
Record Label:Inpop Records Album length: 10 tracks, 40 minutes and 57 seconds
Street Date: October 24th, 2000
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