PFR - Great Lengths
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Artist: PFREdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1995-01-10
Music Label: Sparrow
Soundtracks:
- Great Lengths
- Wonder Why
- Merry Go Round
- Love I Know
- It's You Jesus
- Trials Turned to Gold
- Blind Man, Deaf Boy
- See the Sun Again
- Grace of God
- Last Breath
- Life Goes On
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Free Music Review: PFR Come Into Their Own
Hit: 4 Stars
"Great Lengths" is the third offering from PFR and the album that made them a household name. Gone is the whimsical, light-hearted spirit that defined the first two albums. PFR here delves into the reality of broken relationships, lies, guilt and depression. But what I have always loved about PFR is that they have a way of making uplifting songs without glossing over the pain and doubt that we experience in the midst of trials. "Optimistic" is the wrong word. "Hopeful" would be appropriate. The album is noticably darker and melancholy but, surprisingly, not in a way that detracts from its enjoyability. The songs have more weight are thus more enjoyable.
Sonically, this album is more polished and more catchy than PFR's previous efforts. "Great Lenghts" was probably PFR's signature song and so catchy that you'll listen to it over and over again. "Wonder Why" is my personal favorite song by PFR: a song about self-destruction through lies and addiction and wondering why we feel guilty over these things. It's dark, yet aggressive and catchy.
I've never believed that a song's good message translates in and of itself to good music. But some songs are good because they bring the listener into the experience. Despite the fact that PFR's Christian view can be seen in virtually all of their songs, this is not another "Christian" band writing about how Jesus solves all of life's problems. PFR does not preach, but simply express their life and struggles as they experience them. Their openess and frailty in some songs can be disarming to those expecting the escapist self-assurance of God's grace that pervades so much of the Christian Music world. PFR simply makes good music that deals with issues and experiences that are important to them. But they do so with a punch and a catchy hook.
Treat yourself to this album. You'll be glad that you did.
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