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Title: Wow...
Review: I like this CD better than his first one, but not as much as "Live in Seattle." "Live" was just so real, and beautiful and heartbreaking and soaring. "Ripen" is pretty darn amazing as well. I love "Free" which is a song about wanting to break out of bondage. It's so easy to relate to- whatever is holding you down- a relationship, a job, sin, sorrow, doubt- this song will speak to your heart. Another great song is "Perfectly Done," with encouraging lines like, "Hey little brother, Oh I know life has been rough, But I believe in you, cause in God you are tough."Unlike a lot of "joyful" Christian music, Shawn is more serious, and doesn't even crack a smile in the CD art. When you aren't in the mood for the bombastic style of Praise&Worship; music, sit down on the couch with a cup of coffee and soak in "Ripen." More about man's struggle than God's glory, this CD tends to feel like a series of personal yearning prayers being sung. Very much like the Psalms. Not quite as poetic, but just as honest.
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