Album title: The Garden
Artist: Kari Jobe
Genre: CCM/Worship
Nationality: American
Release date: February 3
Position in Discography: Fifth
Fear Factor: High
Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Average RYM Score: 3.61
Ah crud! Back to the bleeding God Squad we must go! Why is it that an album I actually want to review (Julian Cope's) is not available and this crap is? God-damn-it is all I can say. Oh well, let's get this over with huh? I suppose you have to admire someone who can call God in as her gardener, as she explains on her Wiki page:
God used a garden in my back yard to help me remember that He is always at work to turn extremely difficult situations into beauty. Everything we do in this life, on this side of heaven, is Kingdom oriented. There will always be pruning, planting, watering and growth. Different seasons have different experiences- but God is always up to something beautiful. Hope she paid Him more than minimum wage!
And once again, worship music surprises me. Sentiments aside, take the religion out of this and it's well sung, well written and very well played. I'm starting to build a certain respect towards these musicians. They're not going to convert me, but I won't be not listening to their music purely on the basis of what it stands for. Her singing kind of reminds me a little of Amy Grant. **** it: there's nothing here I don't like. Save me, Jebus! I've been reborn!
Check out more from this artist? I would not be averse
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yeah, maybe
Expectation Index: 9