Music Revew: Jenny & Tyler's A Prelude
Tyler and Jenny Somers are friends of mine who also happen to be very talented musicians and very in touch with God. Their first album, entitled A Prelude, has just been released, so I'm going to do my part (after buying a copy or two) and help spread the word.
First, I'm going to preface this review by saying that I don't really listen to Christian music. Yes, I like Switchfoot and some of Relient K's stuff, but I never go seeking out specifically Christian rock, it always finds me. What I'm trying to say is that this review is coming from someone unfamiliar with the Christian rock "scene" and someone who is not predisposed to like Christian rock.
The lyrics are beautiful, and Jenny's and Tyler's vocals blend into a nice harmony on the tracks which they sing together, and Jenny holds her own on her solo vocal efforts. I would characterize the overall sound as folk-rock, a genre I'm really liking right now.
After listening to the disc a couple times, I really like this album, and I can see it being cycled into my oft-played tracks list on iTunes. Technically, it's well-produced, but moreover, it speaks. A Prelude definitely comes from a personal place for both Tyler and Jenny, and it shows.
Standouts for me are "American Dream," "Love's Going to Last," "It's Been Going On So Long," and "Wide-Eyed."
Overall, this is a solid debut. 4 stars.
Order a copy from their website, iTunes, or at the Main Street Florist next to the Korner Diner.
Their website also has previews of the album to listen to (on the very top).
First, I'm going to preface this review by saying that I don't really listen to Christian music. Yes, I like Switchfoot and some of Relient K's stuff, but I never go seeking out specifically Christian rock, it always finds me. What I'm trying to say is that this review is coming from someone unfamiliar with the Christian rock "scene" and someone who is not predisposed to like Christian rock.
The lyrics are beautiful, and Jenny's and Tyler's vocals blend into a nice harmony on the tracks which they sing together, and Jenny holds her own on her solo vocal efforts. I would characterize the overall sound as folk-rock, a genre I'm really liking right now.
After listening to the disc a couple times, I really like this album, and I can see it being cycled into my oft-played tracks list on iTunes. Technically, it's well-produced, but moreover, it speaks. A Prelude definitely comes from a personal place for both Tyler and Jenny, and it shows.
Standouts for me are "American Dream," "Love's Going to Last," "It's Been Going On So Long," and "Wide-Eyed."
Overall, this is a solid debut. 4 stars.
Order a copy from their website, iTunes, or at the Main Street Florist next to the Korner Diner.
Their website also has previews of the album to listen to (on the very top).
Labels: Delaware, Music, University of Delaware
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