Casting Crowns - 'Casting Crowns'

It is no big surprise that the first radio release off of Casting Crowns is the fastest mover in recent history. The music itself is extraordinary and the lyrics are 100% real ... no fluff here. I like the CD so much that I bought one for my mom, who is in her 50's and another one for my daughter, who is eight. That's a good example of how wide-spread this bands appeal is. You can't go wrong with this one.

The story behind Casting Crowns is like a modern day fairy tale. Mark Hall, a youth minister for over 12 years, followed God's calling on his heart and from that came music that speaks to your heart in ways you can't ignore. Mark was obedient and his reward has turned into our blessing ... on a wide scale. This release, the first for the brand new Beach Street Records, is taking Christian music by storm. The first single to hit radio, "If We Are The Body" is taking the charts by storm. It reminds us that as the body of Christ, we are representatives of Him, and it's not our job to pick and choose who is acceptable and who isn't. Other highlight songs include "What if His People Prayed," a song that speaks of how powerful Christians can be if we start praying and living like we're supposed to; "Who Am I," the question we all ask at some point and the song gives us the ultimate answer ... everything I am is because of who You are; "American Dream," a story of modern day America ... living the dream and losing the soul; and "Here I Go Again," a please Lord do't let me mess up something as important as sharing You with someone in my life song.