SONICFLOOd

Sonicpraise	Resonate	Cry Holy This Grammy-nominated, Gold selling group continues to build on the momentum of their 2001 release, 'Resonate'. 'Cry Holy' shows why this group defines the term modern worship. INO. 2003.	This Generation Following a two-year studio hiatus, Sonicflood has returned with a release full of new material called This Generation and an anxious bunch of younger fans who feel like they've waited forever. The question now is was the wait worth it? Much like the band's 2003 Cry Holy release,...	The Altar and the Door 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. De...
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Powerful and Moving, Still My Favorite Worship Album
I first purchased this album when I was in college around 2001. It was my first truly worship album when I picked it up. It still is my favorite, as no other album I own inspires me quite like "SONICFLOOd". SONICFLOOd's first and only studio album with their original lineup truly lived up to the band's name. The first song makes a statement: "I Have Come to Worship". It sets the tone for the album with its message and sound. Two tracks later, the album comes up with a snazzy and up-beat version of "I Want to Know You". The sonic force peaks with an ever-rising, truly inspiring "My Refuge". The album then slows and quiets down in the middle with the familiar songs of "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever" and a lovely version of "Holiness" with an extended outro featuring a trio of strings (the violin/viola/cello trio is used throughout the album, but it really finds its place nicely on the back end of this song). After another couple of solid songs, we get treated to perhaps the most intimate song on the album, "I Need You", with a very simple, almost arithmetic chorus (Love : I Need Love : You Are Love => I Need You). SONICFLOOd then delivers a classic song as only they can: "Open the Eyes of My Heart". They pump up the song without diminishing the message. The album finishes with a reflective, acoustic version of "The Heart of Worship". Another somewhat unique feature of this album is the openness of the band in the album. The opening track is not a song, but is an "Invocation" praying for a blessing for the album. Several other times interspersed in the album we hear from band members (principally the band leader, Jeff Deyo), in sound clips relating to the various songs. The final product is a powerful mix of new and familiar songs by a band not afraid to lift their words and sounds to the heavens. The main downside to this album is that it is the only studio album by these group members. They did release a live album titled "Sonicpraise", which has many of the same songs, but it doesn't quite live up to this inspired album. However, "SONICFLOOd" alone makes the band's short-lived existence all worthwhile and is a shining legacy for the band members.

Great edgy 90s rock worship
I recently bought this CD based on the glowing reviews here. I was not disappointed when I listened to it. It's a great CD, a worship epiphany. It has a few excellent tracks, some heartfelt narratives, and some great tracks. I see reviewers here that dismiss the later SonicFlood CDs because of extensive personnel changes. But I also bought Cry Holy at the same time, and I wind up listening to it almost as much as the first CD. Cry Holy is solid rock worship music that my kids and I can sing along with. The first CD is a bit edgier but arguably more pure emotion. Both CDs have a lot to offer, so I'd suggest that you check them both out. If the original drummer now leads the new band, is that such a bad thing? Bands evolve. It's still worship music. Let's not let the music get in the way of the worship.

I'm sorry, this album is stupid
I consider myself a Christ follower, this kind of music however just doesn't seem God inspired to me. I feel its more centered around feelings and the pop market than anything else. I was suckered into buying this cd from the other Amazon reviews and I want my money back. I do like track 7, except that it isn't an original song. Just because you are singing about God doesn't mean you should put it on a CD and sell it. God created those with talent and those without. Sonic flood = without.

Fantastic!
I first heard of Sonic Flood when saw them warming up for 'The Newsboys' concert several years ago. They combined reverent praise music with highly energetic rock. I immediately went out and bought this CD and have thoroughly enjoyed it since then. Unfortunately, the original band did not stay together long. They have had several replacements and have not been nearly as good since. This album, however, is fantastic! If you enjoy music, this is a worthwhile purchase. If you like Christian rock, this is one of the best.

Deyo & company deliver a rock worship classic!
Released in 1999, Sonicflood's self-titled, self-produced album provides a masterful blend of rock, pop and even alternative with praise & worship lyrics added to create an outstanding rock worship project. The CD opens with a prayer by lead vocalist Jeff Deyo, who invites the listener to join the band in worshipping God. Some outstanding songs include the Deyo original "Holy One," a cover of Bill Gaither's classic "There's Something About That Name," Paul Baloche's "Open the Eyes of My Heart" and a rendition of Delirious' "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever." My overall favorite here is the closing track, "The Heart of Worship." Jeff Deyo and company have delivered a great rock worship album, and a great addition to my Christian music library.