Addison Road CD

Female-fronted Texas five-piece Addison Road offers it's self-titled debut for INO Records, featuring energetic pop rock compositions about finding your place in the world and in God's grace. Includes the hit single "All That Matters" plus "Hope Now," "Always Love," "This Could Be Our Day," and more.

ON THE RIGHT ROAD

With two indie albums and an EP to its credit, Addison Road entered the studio with Chris Stevens (tobyMac, Sanctus Real, Mandisa) for its latest offering.

The female-fronted band conjures a defining, driving sound from the very first downbeat. Most of the 10 tracks are upbeat anthems of exhortation and encouragement. Lyrics are simple and direct, which is fine for concert sing-a-longs, but those looking to dig into more heady territory might be bored.

Too often Addison Road falls back on well-traveled metaphors and overused Christianese like “You are my shelter from the storm” and “Your love has set me free,” which fumble otherwise likable tracks. The infectious “Sticking With You” features a whimsical background chorus of "Ohs" that gives the raw rock tune a West Coast, Beach Boys/Shins gloss. The raucous "It Just Takes One" is a call to action, one of many on this disc, which urges listeners to live out their faith to impact the world.

It’s not until a little further down the track list that the listener gets a break from the aggressive, staccato rhythms that the band is so fond of. Sonically speaking, the electric guitar and the drums often sound as if they are battling for the spotlight, rather than harmoniously sharing the stage. The result resembles a shouting match of instruments.

But songs like “Hope Now,” “Start Over Again” and “Run” redeem Addison Road. These tunes begin languidly and build into sweet, sweeping finishes. Here the production is deftly wrapped around her voice, allowing her beautiful, plaintive falsetto to shimmer and her low end to resonate. If the other tracks had followed suit, Addison Road may have hit its stride.

LIZZA CONNOR- CCMMagazine.com

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Reviewed by Stephanie Clark (Romulus, NY), October 12, 2009

I liked most of the songs. It was a little more alternative than I'm used to. My absolute favorite is What do I know about holy. The first time I heard this song I was in my car. I started welling up with tears. I know exactly how the writer feels. It hit my heart and made me rethink things. Thank you for your music.

Reviewed by Erin Plunkett (Lake, MS), September 24, 2009

I love it!! There are a few really great songs. This is a great-sounding band!

Reviewed by Krystel (NH), September 09, 2009

I just got this cd and i LOVE it!!!! the lyrics are amazing!!!! And not all the songs sound the some but if you listen to any other singer or band most of them do and i would recomend then to anyone!!!!

Reviewed by Kelsie Lean (Apsley, ON, Canda), May 08, 2009

Addison Road is amazing! Their lyrics are easy to understand yet bang on! I've been listening to them constantly since I bought their cd! I love them! Do not hesitate to buy it! You won't be disappointed! At all!

Reviewed by Brian (Dallas, TX), February 26, 2009

One of my all-time favorites. My favorite song is "What do I know of Holy". God gave Jenni a great authentic-sounding singing voice.

Reviewed by Tina K (Saint Louis, MO), November 07, 2008

Addison Road is my new favorite band! I love this CD. It has not come out of my car since I bought it at their concert with Building 429. I love the difference in styles of the songs on the CD. I had the chance to meeet Jenni, and she is truly sincere.

Reviewed by connie howard (dunn nc), October 16, 2008

Addison Road has a great sound. I find myself singing their new song "Hope Now" all the time.

Reviewed by Benjamin Snodgress (Smithville,MO), September 06, 2008

Yuck! Addison Road is annoying and every song sounds the same. No variety in style of their music.I would not recommend this to anyone.

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