Eclectic offering from this Nor-Cal band
yarden | portland, or | 12/03/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Anyone expecting to hear a plain old rock record from Shadrach is in for a surprise. This self-titled album is a collection of eclectic songs including two covers ("I'm into something good" and "Lord I lift your name on high").This album has a few memorable songs, such as the funky "Snakebite Medicine" and the 80s-influenced "Taste". The aforementioned cover of "I'm into something good" was a worthy rendition of the feel-good oldie, and "Lord I lift your name on high" is reggae-style a la Reggae Praise. Shadrach's strength lies in their musicianship -- the instruments are skillfully played, and the lead singer has a pretty good range of vocal skill. This album shows promise, and hopefully Shadrach will continue to write music and produce more albums."