The Altar and the Door by Casting Crowns Reunion

Product Description: When you've become one of contemporary Christian music's biggest stars, there are a lot of temptations to change your sound or tone the message down a little to reach a larger audience. But the anthemic, guitar-based Casting Crowns simply use their music as a pulpit ever more. Despite (or, perhaps, because of) all the world tours, platinum records, and Dove and Grammy awards, the members of the band still serve as ministers at Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, GA. This is honest and often gorgeous music that deals with doubt and pain, and how difficult it can be to live up to one's principles. "Slow Fade," an irresistibly slow-burning number, counsels listeners not to stray: ""People never crumble in a day, it's a slow fade." The album's two covers--a rousing take of Steve Fee's "All Because of Jesus" and a spirited version of Chandler's "I Know You're There"--count among the album's many highlights. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews

5 stars great
I really enjoy Casting Crowns. They sing about real life circumstances and lean on the Lord while having a more modern-upbeat sound that kids and adults will enjoy (light rock'ish'). I put both of their cds right onto my ipod and have been listening to them ever since...

3 stars Good CD
If I had it to do over again I might pick up a different CD from this one. With that said it is a good CD, once again hitting on Christian principles of living out your faith in a genuine way. I was a little disappointed though, it seemed to me that they rehashed some of the themes from their old albulmns, and the songs sound a little stale. Nothing really struck me with "wow". I know they do what they do with much personal conviction, I guess I had a hard time seeing that this time around.

3 stars Solid album by a great band
This album is worth the money but not worth going out of your way for. Casting Crowns is an incredible band. They are hands down the second best band in Christian music. The best band is Leeland. This of course is opinion. There are some good songs on this album such as East to West and I Know You're There. However they are weighed out by songs like Prayer for a Friend and the title track (which was written on the way to the studio). You definitely know it's Mark and the Crowns from track 1 but they seem to have gotten softer and more southern. Maybe this appeals to some but it drives me away. If I wanted to listen to light pop I'd listen to Rebbecca St. J's. Buy the new Leeland album before this. They are the new face of Christian music.

2 stars Not worth the money
I was really looking forward to getting this cd, but it definitely wasn't what I was expecting. There are a couple great songs on it, but most lyrics lack substance while seeming to try to tell you that they are imparting wisdom. Definitely music driven, but NOT lyric driven. Having said that the music is good, but I bought it for more than the tunes. If it were in a deep discount bargain bin I might buy it again, but probably not. Peace. ~~~mary

5 stars Best yet
I love Casting Crowns. I have every CD. This one is wonderful, too. I love the harmonies, and the strong lead vocals. I play this CD everyday and sing along! It is uplifting.

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