Expect the Impossible CD

Stellar Kart returns to the scene with a pop/rock tour de force (think modern pop/rock with an 80s arena rock flair) that includes the band's most mature lyrics yet. This new album is intentionally themed around topics most important to the turbulent lives of today's teenagers, touching on subjects like friendship, loss, prayer and redemption. Stellar Kart follows in the footsteps of youth group bands like Audio Adrenaline and Newsboys, and is blazing its own trail!

MILDLY MORE MATURE, BUT STILL MISSES THE MARK

Though Stellar Kart’s brand of mall punk might not possess enough punches to keep the genre’s purists coming back for more, the band consistently connects with the youth group crowd. On its third effort, Expect the Impossible (again featuring Ian Eskelin as producer), the players incorporate additional angles of pop, modern rock and upbeat punk. The result is a palatable, though in many cases, still too simple sonic and spiritual outpourings. Opening cut “Innocent” and “Eyes,” are examples of noticeable growth, anchored by synth-slapped dance grooves reminiscent of ASU, Fountains of Wayne and Motion City Soundtrack.

Yet there are still several examples of generics, most glaringly the power ballad “Jesus Loves You,” which may intend to spread an evangelistic message, but gets lost in cheesy delivery (not to mention recycling a similar formula as 2007’s Dove Award-winning single “Me and Jesus”). The power pop streaked “Sunshine” abounds with palatable harmonies, but it’s a little too perky for its own good. Luckily the escalating “Letters” brings up the rear with a more memorable flare (addressing the topic of loneliness over emotional drum rolls and orchestration), but still can’t provide enough steam to make Stellar Kart’s latest a full step forward.

ANDY ARGYRAKIS- CCMMagazine.com

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Reviewed by Emma (age 13) (Ontario, Canada), September 30, 2009

I don't usualy like this style, but these guys are awsome! I like how they always sing about God, since He's the only reason they're in the position their in anyway. Most of the other rock bands I've heard just sing about good stuff, and that's okay, but I like people who are rated CCM to sing about God. I first heard about them when I heard their song 'Sunshine'.

Reviewed by Ronald Cheng (Brunei), May 19, 2008

I've never heard any of Stellar Kart's music before but prior to placing this order, i was actually looking on a more upbeat contemporary Christian song and i gotta say, i enjoy listening to each and every track on this album. I would say the tracks on this album are a pop-rock ish that will really get your mood up. Definitely worth getting this album!

Reviewed by Adam agree (Michigan), May 06, 2008

IT really good and has a fast beat, the best songs are innocent, automatic, eyes, I would buy it

Reviewed by The Chad (Corry, PA), April 08, 2008

This is an AWESOME CD! I love to listen to Stellar Kart all the time. This is by far their best CD to date. Stellar Kart has always had really good songs. keep it up!

Reviewed by SUPERMAN (KRYPTON), March 27, 2008

WOW!!!! this album is SA-WEET!! It is great for kids and even for adults! it is better or just as good as "We cant stand sitting down" and "All gas no brake" My fave songs are probably "The Right one" and "Innocent" Another great album from stellar kart. God Bless y'all!!!

Reviewed by Natalie (LA), March 15, 2008

Stellar Kart, as always, is AMAZING! This CD truly surpasses their other works though...It just makes me smile, and the words are so deep and true...I absolutely recommend this CD to anyone and everyone...It's their best yet...definitely one of my favorite CDs in my collection!

Reviewed by (...) ((.........)), February 01, 2008

I like this cd even in there song The Right One where he's talking about a girl he talks about them in the right way about how he's gonna wait till God sende that right one for him to marry. ther is a lot of spiritial content in this cd go ahead and pre-order it it is a good cd I have also heard 6 songs of there album the full songs the're cool check em out. it's cool

Reviewed by Heather M. (Arizona), January 29, 2008

I have heard 6 songs off this album, and WOW! It sounds great! This time around they went for a little more of a techno sound, which kinda scared me at first (being a person who normally shuns the techno vibe), but I was very impressed! So go ahead and pre-order it, you know you want to!

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