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'We Can't Stand Sitting Down'
[Release Date: July 25, 2006] (Word Records)
Track Listing
1. Procrastinating
2. Activate
3. Me And Jesus
4. Lose Control
5. Hold On
6. Always Waiting
7. Only Wanted
8. Finding Out
1. Procrastinating
2. Activate
3. Me And Jesus
4. Lose Control
5. Hold On
6. Always Waiting
7. Only Wanted
8. Finding Out
| 4.0 |
| 2.3 |
| 1.4 |
| 1.0 |
| 8.7 |
| 87% B+ |
| ><> Review Written By: Mike Strubie (mike.strubie@christianmusicreview.org) <>< ><> Date Written: February 24, 2008 <>< |
| [ Main Review ] |
| [ Writer's Closing Thoughts ] |
| None |
The punk rock scene has been quite disappointing the last few years. Bands like Family
Force 5, Hawk Nelson, etc… have really been lacking in the message department. I would
rather listen to them then listen to some of the “secular” punk bands though. However,
Stellar Kart has a message to their music. I’m not too huge on punk bands but I enjoyed
listening to them. The closest thing to punk that I like is bands like O.C. Supertones (RIP),
Five Iron Frenzy (RIP).
The album had several topics that were mentioned, but the resounding theme of the
message was knowing Christ and letting him in to you life. The third track, “Lose Control”
has a line in the second verse that made me laugh out loud when I heard it. “I was too cool
to let you be my friend” is what it said. I laughed because this is what today’s youth feel.
For me, the entire album revolves around this single line. Youth are trying so hard to be
“different” yet are desperate to fit in. Let’s face it, being a Christian in this crazy world is
not “cool”. The message I got was that one can be different and fit in by becoming a
Christian. And becoming a Christian is something to be proud of. Stellar Kart has shown
that they are proud of being a Christian and making a stand…will you?
ADDITIONAL REVIEW by Jay Heilman
I would definitely have to agree with Mike on this one. While the 'punk scene' has been
somewhat disappointing with it's Christian message, I think Stellar Kart hits the nail on the
head. One song that Mike didn't mention in his review was the song "Me and Jesus". I
know that the song was a huge hit on the radio, but when I hear it, it always gets me
thinking of the relationship that I have with Christ. Remember the line in the chorus,
"Someone loves you / Even when you don't think so / Don't you know / You got me and
Jesus" <-- This is true and don't you forget it! I really like this album, it was thought
provoking, ministering and fun to listen to. Be sure to pick it up and look for the latest from
Stellar Kart, 'Expect the Impossible', in stores on February 26, 2008!
Force 5, Hawk Nelson, etc… have really been lacking in the message department. I would
rather listen to them then listen to some of the “secular” punk bands though. However,
Stellar Kart has a message to their music. I’m not too huge on punk bands but I enjoyed
listening to them. The closest thing to punk that I like is bands like O.C. Supertones (RIP),
Five Iron Frenzy (RIP).
The album had several topics that were mentioned, but the resounding theme of the
message was knowing Christ and letting him in to you life. The third track, “Lose Control”
has a line in the second verse that made me laugh out loud when I heard it. “I was too cool
to let you be my friend” is what it said. I laughed because this is what today’s youth feel.
For me, the entire album revolves around this single line. Youth are trying so hard to be
“different” yet are desperate to fit in. Let’s face it, being a Christian in this crazy world is
not “cool”. The message I got was that one can be different and fit in by becoming a
Christian. And becoming a Christian is something to be proud of. Stellar Kart has shown
that they are proud of being a Christian and making a stand…will you?
ADDITIONAL REVIEW by Jay Heilman
I would definitely have to agree with Mike on this one. While the 'punk scene' has been
somewhat disappointing with it's Christian message, I think Stellar Kart hits the nail on the
head. One song that Mike didn't mention in his review was the song "Me and Jesus". I
know that the song was a huge hit on the radio, but when I hear it, it always gets me
thinking of the relationship that I have with Christ. Remember the line in the chorus,
"Someone loves you / Even when you don't think so / Don't you know / You got me and
Jesus" <-- This is true and don't you forget it! I really like this album, it was thought
provoking, ministering and fun to listen to. Be sure to pick it up and look for the latest from
Stellar Kart, 'Expect the Impossible', in stores on February 26, 2008!
9. Wishes And Dreams
10. I'm Pretty Good
11. I Wanna Live
12. Angels In Chorus
13. [Empty Track]
14. Hold On (Reprise)
