B Collision, Compact Disc [CD]

This companion release to the critically acclaimed A Collision features reworkings, acoustic retakes and live versions, including "Be Lifted" and "I Saw The Light," captured live in Kansas with guests Robbie Seay and the Shanes. Taking on an experimental edge, this E.P. also includes the extended version of "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven."

IF AT FIRST YOU SUCCEED, HEY, TRY AGAIN

There’s a reason the collegiate set and scores of millennials flock to David Crowder Band’s music: the six-piece modern worship act pushes the boundaries of sonic creativity, perhaps more than any other Christian artist. On the heels of the group’s GMA Music Award-winning CD, A Collision, comes that project’s truncated offspring, essentially a seven-song EP aptly titled B Collision because, in the words of Mr. Crowder, “B follows A.”

While a convincing argument could be made that every Crowder release is experimental at its core, B Collision certainly fits alongside previous unconventional works such as The Lime CD and Sunsets & Sushi. And, while B Collision is by no means a remix record, the album largely showcases acoustic-based versions of songs from the full-length parent recording.

It’s important to point out that there’s no room to sit on the fence with Crowder’s latest endeavor. Either you’ll find it the most eclectic and clever piece of work to emanate from your iPod in recent memory, or you’ll absolutely hate it. That’s both the ingenious beauty and the incredible risk Crowder offers here; but it’s likely this virtuoso outfit will only broaden its already loyal fan base.

Listeners with an affinity for bluegrass will find much to appreciate (the album’s subtitle is The Eschatology of Bluegrass), as Crowder provides fresh and intimate renditions of the baker’s half-dozen selections. The bulk of the material was recorded in the barn behind Crowder’s house in Waco, Texas, where the band broke out banjos, violins and acoustic guitars to produce astonishingly simple constructions of songs such as “Beautiful Collision” and “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven.” On standout track “Wholly Yours,” somehow, almost inexplicably, Crowder’s understated vocals coalesce with inconspicuous instrumentation and modest programming to create an enduringly serene experience.

Captured during a performance in Kansas, closing numbers “Be Lifted” and “I Saw the Light” feature special guests Robbie Seay Band and Shane & Shane. These tracks are far and away the most up-tempo of the set, and they serve notice to listeners that Crowder renders yet another collision worth encountering.

DAVID McCREARY – CCMMagazine.com

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Reviewed by Roy Smith (Apo, AE (Mosul, Iraq)), July 27, 2007

Though it was not as good as A collision, it is still great music.

Reviewed by Barbara (Nashua, NH), November 01, 2006

This CD is great! I mean it has lots of great songs... this band is great and they are truly blessed by the Lord. God Bless all of you!

Reviewed by Patricia Liverpool (Washington, DC), October 08, 2006

David Crowder Band has really outdone this one. Wholly Yours has hit the 20 top popular Christian music songs (20 the countdown magazine. David Crowder Band's songs are really unique and that is what I really love about them. I love a break from uniformed songs and David Crowder Band's CD provides just that. IF you love music, you will definitely love this CD! Before you go on anything else, click buy. You'll be glad you did, I can guarantee you that.

Reviewed by wes (monroe LA), October 02, 2006

Great cd. Please go buy.

Reviewed by Brendan Doyle (Converse,In), September 22, 2006

Just one of the best cd's out there if you get this cd you will figure out why you got it.

Reviewed by Morgan Pearce (Nashville, TN), September 07, 2006

DCB's B Collision is one of the best CD's I have heard in a while. Their songs are so powerful and upbeat. We sang some songs at church camp from their cd and they just put you in a feel good mood. DCB really loves the Lord!

Reviewed by BJ (PA), August 29, 2006

Acoustically Amazing This acoustic/live spin off of A Collision is no disappointment. It is truly worth every penny. The jumpy piano and the acoustic guitars along with the masterful Beat that DCB fans are use to, add SO much to this EP. It opens with “Intro (I’ve had enough)” a tangy Bluegrass song. Awesome guitar which is so relevant in the rest of the album, great violin and the lyrics are so powerful. A Beautiful banjo/guitar spin is what you get for “Beautiful Collision-B Variant.” The acoustics are grand and David Crowder’s classic voice is amazing to say the least and the Banjo adds another great dimension to an already 3D song. “Wholly Yours” is so lively, worshipful and full of beat. Most think that when a song is acoustic it losses its flavor but not so with this song or any of the others, DCB makes sure of that. The full version of “Everybody Want to Go To Heaven” is full of power, in the music and the words. The Bass is great and the message of the song is even Better if that’s possible. “Can Hear The Angels Singing/(andeverandeverand…)” is another bluegrass banjo filled song. It has a great piano beginning and the vocals are good too. “Be Lifted” recorded live from Kansas w/Robbie Seay Band and Shane & Shane. The song opens with a wonderful violin solo and then the magic of live performance begins. Stellar percussion and Amasing vocals are just a few pluses to this revamp. “I Saw The Light” another live and another great. Also recorded in Kansas along with RSB and S&S this Bluegrass Beauty is full of pep and jump, it almost just makes you want to get up and square dance. Full of fun and just Bursting with Beat. The only problem with this piece of genius is that you want more, but then for this great price what more can ya ask for! The music is the best and the vocals are most definitely up to par. Trust me you won’t be disappointed at all…unless of course you don’t buy it!!!

Reviewed by Bethany (Apollo and PA), August 29, 2006

Acoustically Amazing! This acoustic/live spin off of A Collision is no disappointment. It is truly worth every penny. The jumpy piano and the acoustic guitars along with the masterful Beat that DCB fans are use to, add SO much to this EP. It opens with “Intro (I’ve had enough)” a tangy Bluegrass song. Awesome guitar which is so relevant in the rest of the album, great violin and the lyrics are so powerful. A Beautiful banjo/guitar spin is what you get for “Beautiful Collision-B Variant.” The acoustics are grand and David Crowder’s classic voice is amazing to say the least and the Banjo adds another great dimension to an already 3D song. “Wholly Yours” is so lively, worshipful and full of beat. Most think that when a song is acoustic it losses its flavor but not so with this song or any of the others, DCB makes sure of that. The full version of “Everybody Want to Go To Heaven” is full of power, in the music and the words. The Bass is great and the message of the song is even Better if that’s possible. “Can Hear The Angels Singing/(andeverandeverand…)” is another bluegrass banjo filled song. It has a great piano beginning and the vocals are good too. “Be Lifted” recorded live from Kansas w/Robbie Seay Band and Shane & Shane. The song opens with a wonderful violin solo and then the magic of live performance begins. Stellar percussion and Amasing vocals are just a few pluses to this revamp. “I Saw The Light” another live and another great. Also recorded in Kansas along with RSB and S&S this Bluegrass Beauty is full of pep and jump, it almost just makes you want to get up and square dance. Full of fun and just Bursting with Beat. iTunes is also offering a bonus song “Do Not Move” along with a digital booklet. The only problem with this piece of genius is that you want more, but then for this great price what more can ya ask for! The music is the best and the vocals are most definitely up to par. Trust me you won’t be disappointed at all unless you don't buy it!

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