Beauty in the Broken, Compact Disc [CD]

Canada's own Starfield follows up its critically acclaimed debut with Beauty In the Broken, featuring intricate guitar work, driving rhythms and honest, worshipful lyrics. Includes "My Generation," "Son of God" (featuring Chris Tomlin), "Unashamed," and more.

A SHOOTING STAR WORTH CATCHING

Just when you thought the worship music bins had reached full capacity, along comes another disc vying for your attention. The good news: This is one worth adding to your collection.

Hailing from Canada, but sounding heavily Brit-influenced, worship/rock quartet Starfield hits full stride with its sophomore release, Beauty in the Broken. A satisfying set from start to finish, the album channels U2 and Delirious by offering dense soundscapes anchored with ringing guitars, straight-ahead rhythms and shimmering vocals.

The project is crisply produced by veterans Ed Cash (David Crowder Band, Steven Curtis Chapman, Bebo Norman) and Matt Bronleewe (Jars of Clay, Natalie Imbruglia, Michael W. Smith) and reveals a well-crafted assortment of worship-driven rock numbers. From the otherworldly arrangement of classic hymn “How Great Thou Art” to the hook-laden resonance of “The Hand That Holds the World,” Starfield takes listeners on an enduring spiritual journey toward hope, reverence and greater dependence on Christ.

When it comes to what sets this disc apart from others of similar ilk, perhaps the most notable distinction is refreshingly heady lyrics. Consider this stanza from beguiling cut “Everything Is Beautiful”: “Even when the tears are falling/I don’t need a miracle to believe/Even in the crashing down/I can hear redemption calling.”

Elsewhere, Switchfoot-esque standout “Love Is the Reversal” emits verses like “Welcome to the worldwide train wreck/ Welcome to the come undone” that will require more than a passive hearing to comprehend.

In a day when worship music purveyors are as common as reality television shows, consider Starfield one to put on the “must catch” list. And while there’s nothing exceedingly innovative about the group from a sonic perspective, it’s nice that our neighbors in the Great White North managed to provide a leading light to point us heavenward.

DAVID McCREARY – CCMMagazine.com

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Reviewed by Brian (U.S.A), December 30, 2008

not as good as the first and third but still a great cd I liked Son of God and My Generation.

Reviewed by Heather (Newport, VT), November 29, 2007

This is a great cd! I really like the song "The Hand that Holds the World".

Reviewed by Louis Tramelli (Kingston, NY), August 02, 2007

I Really enjoyed this CD. Nice blend of styles.

Reviewed by peter samoylenko (Portland,OR), October 23, 2006

This cd rocks. Awesome lyrics and melodies. Each song brings you closer to God. My ultimate favorite song is #11 Shipwreck.

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