The Heat CD

South Carolina-based quartet needtobreathe, led by brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart, returns with a sophomore project that fully embraces their Christian faith with unashamed lyrical content throughout the album, including the lead radio single "Signature Of Divine ('Yahweh')". Their powerful compositions evdience a wide range of rock and pop influences, culminating in a stellar new set of sparkling originals.

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NEEDTOBREATHE is back in an attempt to best its stellar debut project, Daylight. Led by the brotherly tandem of vocalist Bear Rinehart and guitarist Bo Rinehart, this Southern rock influenced band avoids the so-called “sophomore slump” with relative ease.

Powered by strong melodies, rangy hooks, passionate, rasp-tinged vocals and a mix of American and European rock references, NEEDTOBREATHE focuses much of its attention on romantic love—both present and past tense. “Again,” for instance, is a mid-tempo acoustic number that’s ripe with poetic word pictures, oozing with the frustration caused by a one-sided relationship. “We Could Run Away,” a straightforward pop/rock tune layered with rhythmic grooves and electric guitar textures, pines for a second chance at love.

More so than the band’s first album, The Heat finds NEEDTOBREATHE allowing its deep-seeded faith to seep into a much larger portion of its material. “Streets of Gold” eloquently talks of death and the promise of heaven while “Signature of Divine (Yahweh)” is a straight-up worship song that might remind some of ’90s rock crooner Shawn Mullins. “Washed By The Water,” an autobiographical tune, finds the Rinehart brothers looking back at the impact their parents have made on not only their lives, but on the lives of many others through the ministry of example and the spoken Word.

With so many new bands jockeying for position in the shrinking world of commercial success, NEEDTOBREATHE is one of a handful that deserve extra special attention. The Heat will appeal to any fans of solid pop-driven rock music that features the rare combination of solid musicianship and lyrical genius.

CHAD BONHAM - CCMMagazine.com

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Reviewed by Jennifer (California), April 28, 2009

You need this cd! Always playing on my ipod or in my car! I never get tired of listening to them!

Reviewed by Joel Labrecque (Gatineau, Qc,), March 08, 2009

Very good CD, my favorite CD as of yet!!! Now part of my car collection for when I'm on the road and also for when I'm at home and at work. Really like the videoclip of the group, visit their web site.

Reviewed by Lis G (Illinois), February 05, 2009

This is the best -- BEST! -- album I've purchased in a very long time. I have a new favorite band!

Reviewed by David Urano (Greeley, CO), August 28, 2008

I bought the CD for the song "Washed By the Water". It is a pretty simple song with a great groove, but I couldn't dance to it. I'm trying to listen to the rest of the CD, but it will take me a while before I decide if I like just the one song or more than one.

Reviewed by Ramona Hall (Huntsville, Al), July 09, 2008

I love, simply love this music, especially the song "Washed by the Water" Thank you needtobreathe for this great cd.......

Reviewed by Charity Johns (Zeeland Michigan), June 30, 2008

I can't stop listening to the clip's of this band! I can't wait to get this c.d. I bought in the mail!

Reviewed by STEPH (N DAKOTA), February 19, 2008

i can't stop listening to this cd - and even when it's not in my player, the songs are running through my head! i'm telling all my music-loving friends about needtobreathe and look forward to seeing them live!

Reviewed by lynn mccarthy (pittsboro, nc), December 18, 2007

love this band!!!! they should be listed on the best seller list before too long. they have their own style. can understand every word. good harmony.

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