The first time I heard Andrew Peterson was about three years ago. I remember the first song I heard; “Isn’t It Love?” off his
2001 release “Clear To Venus.” That little song was it, that’s all it took. I was in love with this mans music, style and voice.
Ever since, Andrew Peterson has been one of my favorite Singer/Songwriter/Storytellers.
The album starts off with “Many Roads.” I was amazed by the way the first few lines caught my attention, just like a great
book. (“If you'll step inside this great glass elevator/It'll take us up above the city lights…”) I immediately pictured this
image and it was beautiful beyond words. I don’t believe there has ever been an album that captured me with just the first
two lines.
Songs like “Dancing in The Minefields” and “World Traveler,” speak of different parts of our lives; Love, faith, family,
hardship, promises and hope. While songs like the piano driven “The Magic Hour” and “Isle of Skye” have a storybook feel
to them. The softer “Planting Trees” is about the seeds we sow.
“In The Night” is without a doubt the best song on the album. It reminds us of the ones who have gone before us, the
hardship they faced, and the hardship we ourselves face today. How even through the darkness, we can continue on
because of Christ Jesus. Our hope lives on because of Him.
The album ends on a high note with "The Reckoning (How Long.)" I was surprised to find Andrew’s latest single at the
very end of the album, but it fits perfectly and the extended intro gives it a nice touch.
Closing Thoughts
Unlike Andrew’s previous album “Resurrection Letters: Volume II,” “Counting Stars” feels somewhat darker at points, but
in a very good way.
Overall; this is a superb album! Andrew Peterson has outdone himself. His vocals are better than ever, his writing gets
more and more captivating with each new album. He is a true artist.
Review Written By: Rebecca Rycross [rebecca.rycross@christianmusicreview.org] on 7/26/2010
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