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Sonicflood "Gold".

Louie Bourland | Garden Grove CA | 09/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sonicflood has become one of Modern Worship's best known bands ever since the overnight success of their self-titled debut disc in 1999. Since the release of that album, Worship music has exploded with an abundance. Also, unfortuately, the runaway success of Sonicflood's debut was a key factor in the original band line-up splitting apart. Although Sonicflood continues to exsist with a completely different line-up (the band now currently entering on its third configuration), all of its original members have since moved onto new ventures.

The "Gold" CD proudly reissues the original line-up's two albums (the self-titled debut and its live follow-up "Sonicpraise") as well as adding previously unreleased material. This set will most likely appeal to those who have not purchased these albums already. While the original artwork is not reproduced inside "Gold's" CD booklet, former Sonicflood leader Jeff Deyo does provide new liner notes with a heartfelt reminisance on his days as a member of the band and its beginnings.

For one that already owns the first two Sonicflood CD's, "Gold" passes off merely just as a collectors piece. However, for those who don't own them, this is essential as it packages these albums together with bonus material and a price tag of a single CD.

Despite the marketing strategy behind "Gold", one can't deny that it does contain some great music - some of the very best Modern Worship that's out there."