Fred Thomas - 'I See You'

I See You, an indie release by Fred Thomas, starts out strong with the title track and keeps up the pace of excellence throughout the rest of the album. This well-produced worship/pop experience will make you a Fred Thomas fan within minutes.

Let's start out by mentioning the noteworthy tracks on this Fred Thomas release. That would include tracks 1, 2, 3, 4 ... you get the picture, right? I've listened to this CD several times now and I've yet to find a bad song. This album is filled with some genuine gems. There aren't a ton of deep, life-changing lyrics (if you're already a Christian), but as with all modern worship songs, that simply isn't the point. Modern worship songs are simple, easy to remember and all about God. The difference between Fred Thomas' modern worship and most of what you'll hear coming from other camps is that ...

• It's not the same tunes you're hearing everywhere else
• There are some pretty deep, "make you think" moments in the verses mixed with choruses that are familiar in their sentiment, making them easy to sing along with during the very first listen.

Lest you think that this is just another pop flash in the pan, Fred throws in some musical surprises that will keep you guessing. Take "Thank You" for example - there is a really nice a cappella break in there that shows just how strong Fred's voice really is. "Hallowed" starts out with an old-school, urban church feel. "Rejoice" has a little touch of blues in the opening strains and "Holy And Acceptable" reminded me of a bit of Kenny Loggins, back in the old days.

Fred Thomas has one of those voices that you could listen to all day and not get tired. He is one of those "indie gems" that is making a real impact on the industry.