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Posted by Kevan Breitinger Nov 6, 2006 |
And I mean that in a complimentary way. Their sound is clearly defined, very Pearl Jam or Creed, unapologetic rock. All five members participate in the singing and the writing of their emotive, energetic music. They include lead singer Greg Andrews on bass, Jeff Brooks of the thundering drums, Darrell Lummer on keys, and Bob Casper, Samuel Monk, and Dan Anthony on guitars. There’s not a lot of credit info on the CD packaging (ahem), so I don’t know which of them is responsible for some of the haunting mournful vocals (opener “One Way” and the howling cries of guidance on “Show Us the Way”), but the vocals are often quite expressive.
The rhythm section is tight throughout, Greg Andrews’ bass bringing home the funk in delightfully unexpected moments (“Marvel Not”). There’s a lot of vocal interplay between band members, a major strength of the rippin’ “He Loves Me Not,” rife with powerful programming touches. There’s some stellar guitar noodling on the quiet title track, and the mid-song breakout of “Stay Away” actually brings some old Beatles changes to mind. The album slows as it draws to a close, beginning with the pleasing prayers of “Doxology,” moving to the soulful wailing of “All Alone,” and closing powerfully with the intricate guitar solo and smooth vocals of “Unchanging,” glorying in the unchanging nature of the Lord. If you like the unabashed masculinity of Creed, you’ll love Jacob’s Well. “Who Is This” is available at their website.