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Absolutely worth checking out!

Kate E. Larkin | Memphis, TN | 08/08/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jeremy's album is what Christian music has been lacking the past 10 years or so (with some exceptions), depth of lyrics with quality musicianship. No creativity or excellence was spared on this album, and it has something for everyone: from Beatles fans to people who like rock and roll in general, to someone looking for new worship material. If you like good, positive music, you'll love this cd!! High recomendations!!!"

Atmoshpere

Chamberlain | Memphis, TN | 08/08/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Jeremy opened for Brenton Brown last weekend at Hope Church in Memphis. The concert was amazing. After hearing Jeremy sing "First Love", I knew that I would be a lifetime fan. He reminds me of two other musicians; Jeremy Camp and David Gray.



His music is inspirational, yet very edgy so that it hits your heart. His lyrics are deeply personal and written directly to our savior. Its music that will cause you to stop, and be still.



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The Full Meal Deal

J. Owens | Olive Branch, MS USA | 08/07/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Much of the music released by Christian artists in today's market seems, in my humble opinion, to fall into one of two categories. On one hand, you have many artists that produce outstanding, high quality tunes that are fun to crank up and jam to - but the lyrics of their songs are a bit, hmm, shall we say, "shallow". These are CD's that I might enjoy listening to at top volume while driving alone in my car, or through my mp3 player while I'm outside mowing the lawn. In short, the music rocks... but the content of the lyrics themselves is somewhat anemic (i.e., kind of like the "milk" of the Word as outlined in Hebrews 5:12-14), leaving the listener somewhat malnourished.



On the other hand, there are some albums being released today that contain solid, scriptural-based songs (i.e., the "solid food" of the Word of God)... but the music is somewhat, dare I say, "cheesy", "contrived" or "hollow"... a bit like eating brussells sprouts - they're good for you, but you have to hold your nose to get them down.



But now, with the release of "Atmosphere" by Jeremy Horn, there's a new course on the menu... a new entrée available for your selection. Musically, the tracks on this CD are fresh and refreshing, entertaining and intriguing, both tasty and satisfying. The sound is classic, and yet new at the same time. (Think "The Beatles" meets "Phil Keaggy" meets "The David Crowder Band".) And then there's the lyrics - deeply spiritual, scripturally based and profoundly inspirational, yet simple and easily digestible at the same time. (Think a modern-day "Keith Green").



You'll find yourself smiling from the opening track, "I Will See Angels" - a rather McCartney-esque tune with a beautiful simplicity: "I've got a new kind of love inside of me / I've got a new kind of hope that let's me know I'll see Your face / I've got a new kind of promise that's in You". That track is followed by a couple of songs that could (and should) easily become worship songs picked up by congregations around the world, "First Love" and "Embrace the Cross". You will find it hard to not be drawn closer to God while listening to the lyrics of these two, and at the same time they are the kind of tunes that get stuck in your head for days on end (and that's a good thing) - my 2-year old son is already wandering around the house singing, "Every morning when the sun comes up and / Every evening when the day is done / You will be my first love, be my first love."



Some other highlights...



"A Lion Has Roared" simply rocks - few artists today have the ability to create such cool-sounding music while also having the spiritual depth, maturity and boldness to successfully pull off lines like, "Let me be Your voice, let me speak what's on Your heart / Shake the earth and roar for I desire to prophesy."



The CD's title track, "Atmosphere", has to be one of my favorites. The song starts as a beautiful ballad, but crescendos into an explosive chorus capped by a no-holds-barred declaration that "You still do miracles today". Selah.



In summary, it is evident from listening to Jeremy's music that although he is a talented musician and songwriter, he is first and foremost a man with a passion for Jesus Christ. "Atmosphere" by Jeremy Horn is really the full meal deal - if you're looking for something new, something fresh, something timeless, something that will satisfy your soul as well as your spirit, "Atmosphere" should be at the top of your list."