STYLE: Dance/Electronic RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 166853-27499 LABEL: Ecovata FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1
Reviewed by Tony Cummings
You may not have heard of InSalvation if you don't live in the Netherlands, but they're a worship team with more than a bit of EDM about their sound who are picking up a lot of supporters in their homeland. Calling on Britain's always reliable Trevor Michael to produce this, their second album, was a good move and songs like the title track will definitely get you moving and worshipping even if Bible purists might point out that the word of God doesn't make any reference to Jesus' neon light. I liked the switch lead vocals on the surging anthem "God Who Saves", while the female fronted "Fix My Eyes On You" is a mid-tempo song with an effecting vocal which would get an auditorium anywhere worshipping if they ever got to hear it. Truth is though, there isn't a song here that is quite up there with the best of Hillsong Young & Free. But no matter, 'Neon' is an encouraging sign that the Dutch church too is moving forward in finding youth relevant ways of worshipping God.
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Product Description
NEON is a groundbreaking album for Dutch worship band
InSalvation. For the first time, the band has collaborated with British producer Trevor Michael, known for his work with, among others, Martin Smith. Johnny Bird, guitarist and arranger in Martin's band, also participated on the songs on NEON.
The music refers to themes such as worship and justice, based on the theme that inspired the CD title according to the band: "If you break NEON rods, they give light. That image inspired us. God gave His own Son Jesus to give His life for us. The body of Jesus was literally broken to become the light of the world and to save mankind through His love and grace. By that light we are a new creation. Recognizing that we need Jesus' love and grace, let His Light shine in us. From a meeting with Him we may pass that light on to the world around us. "
InSalvation is a band with a heart for worship and justice, which desires to worship God together, celebrate and change the world in His presence. The band was founded from a group of young musicians with a heart for Jesus and for music.
In recent years InSalvation has toured extensively through The Netherlands and Europe with (among others) Leeland.