Main Review
Among The Thirsty are a band who keep their mission front and center - to put themselves and their
music at God's service. Wonder is a very solid full-length album released last August and includes the
hit song “I’d Need A Savior.” The Christian rock band from Clearwater, Florida has been gaining
tremendous attention around the country with their cutting edge rock, powerful worship and engaging
ministry. I was hooked right from the opening song “Do Over,” an up-tempo rock song that reminds me
of “Great Lengths” by PFR, one of my favorite Christian bands. “Don’t Sit Down” is even more rocking and
keeps the strong message going with the urge “don’t give up the fight.”
Title track “Wonder” really sets the tone for this worship-filled album with the beautiful chorus “So I raise
my arms up to the sky. You’ve taken my tears now, I give You my life.” Hit song “I’d Need A Savior” is a
gorgeous ballad about the attributes of Jesus. This song deserves the success it is having and this
sincere anthem of praise really establishes the worship-oriented style of the album, along with “You Are
My Worship.” “Full of Life,” “One Sound” and “Wake Up” are the other faster songs on the album.
“Wake Up” reminds me of “Straight To Your Heart” by MIKESCHAIR, another one of my favorite new
bands.
From their humble beginnings, Among the Thirsty has captivated crowds of all ages with their cross-
generational, cross genre music and promises to fulfill the growing demand. Among the Thirsty
continues to stay true to their calling to spread the good news of Jesus Christ through the gifts they have
been awarded. As stated by the band: “Our purpose is to present a unique style of the Gospel to the
world through our music. We strive to live a life that is worthy of God's presence, to proclaim the Majesty
and Holiness of Christ with our gifts, and to speak words of hope and life to all those who are searching
and hurting. We make a strong effort to be straight forward with the gospel and not to be timid when
sharing the Good News. All the talents and gifts that we have are by the grace of God. It is out of
thankfulness for all that God has done for us, including giving us these gifts, that we are 'Thirsty' for more
of Him.”
Closing Thoughts
Check out Among the Thirsty if you're a fan of alternative rock bands like Vertical Horizon and the
Christian rock bands PFR and MIKESCHAIR. For me, the stand-out songs are “Do Over,” “Wonder,” “You
Are My Worship,” “Wake Up,” and the hit song “I’d Need A Savior.”
Review Written By: Kevin Davis [kevin.davis@christianmusicreview.org] on 1/11/2010
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