Kansas by Jennifer Knapp
Cross Rhythms Rating: 9/10
CD: Album
Tags: Roots/Acoustic, CD, Album, Airplay, Recommended, Top Rated
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9/10 Reviewed by Peter Bate
When I first heard Jennifer Knapp's "Undo Me" on the CR Experience Vol 26 I groaned, "Oh no! A 'Christian' Alanis Morissette." It is so often despairing to hear chart hits sanitised and regurgitated by CCM bands a couple of years after their release. But one listen through 'Kansas", which highlights the exceptional talents of the young singer/songwriter, stopped me in my tracks. As well as possessing an achingly expressive voice, Jennifer's poetic lyrics have a heart-stopping intensity and depth. A refreshing "girl non-power" theme develops as she tumbles out tales of struggle, self-surrender and elevation through Christ. Add that to some explosive melodies and a sparing yet beefy musical backdrop, featuring cut-loose string arrangements form Sixpence's Matt Slocum, and you have one of the finds of the year.
Cross Rhythms Product Code: 3706
Product Format: CD
Content Type: Album
Cat. Code: Gotee 8850702
Items: 1
Release Date: 1997
