Carmen-The Standard

Carmen-The Standard
Studio CD
1993








1 Who's in the House
2 Now's the Time
3 Great God
4 Everybody Praise the Lord
5 The River
6 Marchin' and Movin'
7 Sundy School Rock
8 Holdin' On
9 Lord, I Love You
10 America Again


I have owned a couple different Carmen cds in the past, even though I like how he gets his message across about Jesus Christ, I am really not a fan of his or his music. That changed, at least for this one CD of his, The Standard. He seems to focus a little more on the music this time around, while still holding true to the meaning of his songs. The stories in the song are not as complex and make for a better listen. Carmen tries in hand in different musical directions this time too, to good results.
America Again is one of the best songs ever, IMO, about the decay of the American and Christian dream. The songs builds and builds on each verse of what is wrong in this country, until at the end you want to stand up shout with Carmen.
Other stand out songs are the catchy Who's In The House, Great God, and Sunday School Rock. Rest of the CD is pretty good too!
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