Jennifer Knapp - Kansas
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Artist: Jennifer KnappEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1998-11-03
Music Label: Gotee Records
Soundtracks:
- Prelude (Faithful To Me)
- Whole Again
- Undo Me
- Trinity
- In The Name
- His Grace Is Sufficient
- Martyrs & Thieves
- Romans
- Refine Me
- Hold Me Now
- Visions
- Faithful To Me (Reprise)
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Free Music Review: A Five Star Spiritual Masterpiece : One For the Ages
Hit: 5 Stars
Perhaps the classiest Christian album of all time. While this isn't strictly a religious album per se, the Christian elements are definitely there, and quite obvious on most songs. Despite it being a decade old, Knapps' CD has stood the test of time beautifully, and its full of inspiring hook-laden tracks that work great as powerhouse rock songs, or simple devotional hymns set to some gorgeous instrumentation.
Ironically, my favorite track is the opener "Faithful to Me" (actually an interlude), and its' own reprise (which acts as album closer). Folk music fans will find a lot to love here as well. Despite the pop-rock sensibility of the album, its more toward folk-bluegrass if you have to box it down into a genre. What I especially liked was the way Knapp drew upon her own possibly Christian experiences to craft an album that speaks of ones' spiritual conviction with a nobility and grace that is rarely witnessed.
I also liked the fact that this was not an overtly Jesus-loving album. No "Your Name is Grace" and "Only in you will I find Salvation" on this one. Though a true believer, Knapp is wise enough to craft music that should likely appeal to listeners of varied religious persuasions. Indeed, I was introduced to this back in the day by a non-Christian, and there are so many people I know who listen to this album despite not being very religious or spiritually oriented themselves.
Prime cuts here include the wonderful "Whole Again" (from what I understand, this is the `best moment' on the CD), and the stunning "Romans". "Refine Me" is another track that's deserving of repeat play. What will strike you about this album (which is also a rarity in Knapp's own catalog - considering she herself couldn't make an album as good as this one post this record) is how it seamlessly transcends genre and enters a realm all its own. I would also advise listeners of the album to have the lyrics in front of them before they begin their listening experience as the songwriting is top-notch almost in every track.
Knapp would later go on to attract the wrath of her own Christian fan-base (she is now an out Lesbian living away from the industry and no longer makes music), but irrespective of her orientation or interests, you can't deny the pure power and passion behind this inspired recording. Rock, Pop and Folk fans alike will all find something to listen to on this album - Five well deserved stars for the timeless "Kansas".
Kansas Poster
Self-described as "just a girl with a guitar," Knapp, the winner of the 1999 Dove Award for best new artist of the year, crafts acoustic folk-rock in the vein of Lilith Fair rock-maids, yet founds her lyrics on her relationship with God rather than on that of a beau. Kansas basks in both the relative youth of Knapp as a woman and as a Christian, featuring her smartly communicative songwriting, which examines matters of spirit and faith in an era dominated by pop culture. Rather than railing against the inevitable, Knapp has wisely chosen to embrace this seeming dichotomy with the back to back "Undo Me" and "Trinity"; the former, an infectious rock anthem and 1999's Dove rock song of the year, the latter a harmonically layered scripture-based examination of the Holy Spirit. Blessed with an agile, earthy contralto that reaches from matter-of-fact talkiness to power yowl to melodious balladic lilt, coupled with her taut and circular guitar lines and inspired string arrangements, Knapp's Kansas is a testament to her well-used talents. --Paige La GroneChristian & Gospel Music CDs
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