Caedmon's Call - Thankful: The Best Of Caedmon's Call
STYLE: Roots/Acoustic RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 25506-12970 LABEL: Essential ER10856 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1 RELEASE DATE: 2007-07-31 RRP: £9.99
Reviewed by David Faulkner
'What?' thought this CC fan. 'Another compilation and they've only put out two CDs since the last one?' But this one is different from 2004's 'Chronicles'. That was full of live and re-recorded versions; this is more like an orthodox 'Greatest Hits'. There are only 12 tracks, so there would have been plenty of space to expand on the 42 minutes you get here. Inevitably a fan misses the omission of favourite tracks and two decent albums ('Back Home' and 'Long Line Of Leavers') aren't represented at all. But of the included tracks there isn't a duffer. So there are plenty of originals, along with their storming cover of Rich Mullins's "Hope To Carry On" and their (definitive?) version of "God Of Wonders". If you want an excellent introduction to multi-lead-vocalled roots rock with added Hammond B3 fills, look no further.
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Product Description
Since the band’s landmark national debut album, Caedmon’s Call have released 8 albums, garnered 14 top five radio hits seven of which went No. 1 and sold more than 1 million albums.
Known for their signature folk pop sound, and unparalleled live performances, Caedmon’s Call have set themselves apart as one of the most recognised groups in the genre.
In its first decade, the band’s unique approach to artistry, and focus on ministry both in the US and around the world, have worked together to maintain a core of unwavering fans. Now for the first time on one project, 'Thankful, The Best Of Caedmon’s Call' includes the band’s biggest hits as originally recorded.
A must for any true Caedmon’s Call fan, 'Thankful' is a warmly reminiscent collection by, or a comprehensive introduction to, one of the truly outstanding groups in Christian music.