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| Billboard |
 This talented, young Australian outfit caught the attention of Third Day when it opened for the veteran band on a tour Down Under. Third Day frontman Mac Powell took it under his wing and helped craft this impressive U.S. debut. There's a fresh, vibrant sound to every track that draws listeners into each song where the full impact of the lyrics can wash over them. The title tune is a buoyant opener with an uplifting message and memorable chorus. "You Know" is a thoughtful ballad that acknowledges life's uncertainties while celebrating the supremacy of God; Powell's guest vocal underscores the passion and hope in the lyric. "Distant Memories" is a potent rocker with an intriguing lyric about how fleeting this life is. Lead vocalist Dave Hanbury has a warm, confident instrument that breathes life into each song and captures every nuance in these powerful lyrics. —Deborah Evans Price...full text |
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| Newreleasetuesday |
| Chock full of chunky riffs, energizing rock and lyrics of faith and devotion, Chorus of the Saints puts Australian quartet Revive squarely on the Christian music map. The twelve song debut kicks off with the anthemic title track, followed by a solid set of soaring ballads and driving rock numbers. Includes the radio-ready single "You Know," featuring Third Day's Mac Powell, plus "Can't Change Yesterday," "Stay," and more....full text |
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| Soul-audio |
Billboard Magazine has named Revive one of the bands to watch out for in 2009, and with good reason. Having signed with Third Day’s Consuming Fire Productions, subsequently Provident Music, the Christian devision of Sony BMG, they have a lot of promotional backing for their new album. Not to mention that they have already opened for Third Day in Australia in 2007, in the US in 2008, and will be opening for them again on this Spring’s Revelation tour. But just having good backing and support from a mega group is not all this young group of musicians from Down Under have going for them; they also have the talent to make the most of the opportunities that have opened up so quickly for them.
Their American debut album, co-produced by Mac Powell of Third Day, is a solid set of pop/rock tunes that is clearly aimed for the Christian market, and will likely get plenty of airplay on Christian radio. Nothing overtly unique or original here, with obvious and stated influences like Steven Curtis Chapman, and U2, yet they clearly have what it takes to forge ahead, taking such sounds and influences to new heights. Chorus of the Saints has a lot of energy with a good balance of pop, melody driven vocals, and rock driven guitar. Dave Hanbury’s vocals are surprisingly mature for his age and experience, and the background vocals of the band provide good support. The guitar work of Tyler Hall also shows a lot of depth and intensity. Combined with the solidity of the bass playing of Rich Thompson, and the decisive drumming of Mike Tenkate, it all comes together to form a competent musical team that has the potential to go far.
The band first got their start when Hanbury and Hall started playing and singing together, developing a sort of folksy, acoustic guitar performance that got them plenty of opportunities to be heard and to gain a following in their home town of Sydney, Australia. After a time the duet decided to add a rhythm section, so Thompson and Tenkate joined in to fill out the sound. After recorded three albums and being engaged in extensive touring in their homeland, they jumped at the opportunity to open for Third Day when they came to tour Australia. The American band was impressed, which eventually lead Revive to relocate to Atlanta in order to be mentored by the kings of Christian southern rock....full text |
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