Light Up The Sky CD

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On their third album this Texas-bred band goes for an expansive, rhythmically compelling approach that tackles big spiritual themes with a palpable optimism. In contrast to their e arlier work, the Afters embrace a poppier, more keyboard-centered sound here, showcasing Josh Havens' high-gliding vocals. Lyrically, messages of rebirth and transformation reoccur in tracks like Start Over, For the First Time and the title track. The ballad Say It Now approaches the theme of new beginnings in the context of a relationship, while Saving Grace and Lift Me Up are personal testimonials to salvation. Producer Dan Muckala brings out the ambient electronica leanings of the group, particularly on the slightly spacey For the First Time and the bubbly techno-shuffle I Am Yours. We Won't Give Up in the rock standout here, riding a guitar riff with the crunch of Norman Greenbaum's Spirit in the Sky. It's easy to imagine any number of the album's tunes turning up on a TV or film soundtrack. More importantly, these songs create inspirational movies in the listener's mind all by themselves. - iTunes CD Details Release Date: May 13, 2008 Record Label: Fair Trade Services UPC: 000768486320 Number of Discs: 1 Listen Before You Buy Light Up The Sky Lift Me Up Start Over Runaway I Am Yours Life Is Sweeter Say It Now We Won’t Give Up Saving Grace For The First Time Show more