Glenn Packiam: Rumors and Revelations
Posted: September 17th, 2009 | Author: klampert | Filed under: Glenn Packiam | Tags: AD, alastair vance, Cd review, conner byrd, Glenn Packiam, integrity music, joel klampert, mike mahoney, Newlife Church, the joint review | 2 Comments »
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| KLAMPERT: I received this CD along side of Glenn’s book “Second hand Jesus”. Normally I would go straight into listening to the CD, but I actually read the book first. I think I’m the only guy at the joint who did and the book really shed some light into the heart of the CD. So much so that when I went to listen to it I was instantly drawn in. I have never been a huge fan of desperation band, but this CD is wonderful. This CD is is a real cry out to God and I love the sense of awe and almost yearning for the grace of God in his lyrics. |
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| BYRD: Glenn Packiam may not be a household name just yet but that doesn’t mean he’ll be unfamiliar to you. As I looked for him in my iTunes library I was surprised to see Lincoln Brewster’s Everywhere I Go and Phil Wickham and Paul Baloche’s Your Name pop up. Both songs have contributions by Glenn. He’ll also sound familiar if you have any of the Desperation Band material that’s out! So Glenn gets around! It’s obvious he has a knack for writing and composing songs glorifying God that are very singable and meant for a corporate setting. | |
| MAHONEY: When I got this CD, I knew who Glenn Packiam was, but that’s about it. I didn’t know how much, or what contributions he made to Desparation Band; but I did know I liked Desparation Band, so I was interested to hear this record. My first impression of the CD was that it was very Darrell Evans-y. It is well-produced, well written and lyrically interesting. I don’t know if it is exactly my cup of tea – I lean toward a little harder sound – but it is definitely an intersting record. There is a spoken track – the first chapter of Glenn’s book – which seemed a bit out of place on a music CD. And there is little variety from the selection of tracks – there’s either soft guitar rock or soft piano rock. I like an album to be a little more of a journey than a collection of songs, no matter how good the songs are. | |
VANCE: The first time I listened to Rumors and Relevations I wasn’t that fussed by it, but something about it kept me coming back for more. Now after more than half a dozen listens I really like this album. Prior to playing songs I was not aware that Glenn Packiam was one of the founding leaders and songwriters for the Desperation Band.This is an album that does not try to impress with drum solos, amazing guitar riffs, and funky keyboard antics. Instead, it is an album that presents a set of well-crafted, lyrically rich, church friendly songs that musicians at practically any level could pick up and play.Hey – I’m not saying the songs are played on a Casio keyboard either – the band on here still rocks.  The last track of the album is an audio recording of Glenn reading a section from his new book – Secondhand Jesus – which is excellent. |
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| BOTTOM LINE | |
| KLAMPERT: First off I really want to stress that you go buy his book “second hand Jesus” and read it. The church these days is full of people who have faith based on rumors and they need to see Christ. This CD can seem at times a mismash of content, but I think you can really walk away from it hearing the thanksgiving and honest truth that Glenn brings out. I was pleasantly surprised by this CD and I am really enjoying it. The song “burning in Me” honestly just tears me apart.Rating:   |
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| BYRD: While there’s no mistake in Glenn’s song writing that he’s an accomplished artist, there were honestly times when I didn’t know who I was listening to because it is very typical of “the sound” right now. It’s great if you like it, it kind of looses its identity though after a while for me (and when I’m brutally honest, it’s not my favorite style.) I was actually the most jacked about his reading from his new book which is the last track on the CD. I think I’m actually going to go look for his new book: Secondhand Jesus. SO this is a well produced, written, and played project by obviously a talented artist that is very singable and should crossover well in your typical church setting…personally I just didn’t like it all that much I’m afraid.Rating: |
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| MAHONEY: Pretty much everything on here is approachable. Rumors and Revelations is an extremely listenable album, with a lot of good songs. Notice I said “good.” There’s little that really jumped out and grabbed me and made me say “Wow!” On the other hand, if you’re looking for some new music to add to a worship catalog, this album has a couple of keepers. And there was really nothing on the record that I wouldn’t listen to – and I’m pretty picky. Almost every song on the record is something I can see being done as a congregational worship tune Rating:  |
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| VANCE: It’s not often we find an album where every song could be added to your church band setlist. This is one of them for sure. You might have already heard the song “My Saviour Lives” or “Your Name”. There are many more cracking songs on there too including “Burning In Me”. Rating: |
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KLAMPERT: Almost all the songs on this CD are doable in church. Below to me are the stand outs and ones I will most likely try.
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| BYRD: Take your pick. They’re all available for a church setting. We actually played Your Name at church this past week. | |
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VANCE: The following songs are great for church:
These songs are also great but maybe better used as a ‘special’ (e.g. during offering, sermon illustration, etc.):
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