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Take the name Tricia Brock and pair it with the praise and worship album “The Road,” and one might not pin her as being
a rocker and front-woman for the Grammy-nominated band Superchick. Following her desire to lead worship and fill the
spiritual desert between Superchick recordings, “The Road” presents itself as a way for her to share another side of
herself and her desire to serve not only the hundreds of thousands of teenagers who look up to her from Superchick
fame, but for all the new listeners she will gain with her talented vocals and heart for ministry.
Produced in her Nashville home by her husband, Nick Baumhardt, “The Road” opens up with the lead track, “Breath of
God.” Incorporating an action that God used to bring Adam to life in Genesis, “Breath of God” is a testament to God’s love
for us and how only thru Him can we have everlasting joy. The catchy title track leads into a slower, but not less significant
“Lean.” Starting out with a verse that accurately describes the life of struggle that Christian’s face, Tricia speaks of how
we must lean on Him and the cross and let it lead us in the correct path. Accompanied primarily with piano, “You Are My
Shepherd” is a definite favorite and gives me chills each time I hear it. Conveniently following “Lean” which talks of
following God’s lead, “You Are My Shepherd” reinforces the statement, crying out in the chorus “You are, you are my God.”
All I can say about this song, without giving much out is to listen to it!
“You Hear” follows with proclamations that God does hear our prayers in this resounding anthem of praise. In one of the
few remakes Tricia takes on this album, “Jesus I Am Resting, Resting” is the reinvention of a song over a decade old. In
a structure fitting for hymns of old, Tricia’s modern twist reinforces the fact that traditions, at least in the form of lyrical style,
still have a place in today’s church. Calling us back to Him is “The Altar,” a song to the flock, inviting us to the arms of
God. Incorporating again the piano, wonderful harmonies, gentle percussion, and the hint of strings, “The Altar” is a very
reflective track that draws you to close your eyes and let God fill the room. In another rendition of a tune not penned by
Tricia, “Always” is a constant reminder of God’s saving power and how He comes thru for us, always. “Always” would fit
well as a great addition to a contemporary service repertoire, if not done so already.
“Impossible” is Tricia’s declaration that although we may fail, “nothing is impossible” with God because “He rose again
and CONQUERED the grave!” The lyrics tell it well. Keeping up with the upbeat nature of the album, “Everything in Me”
represents total devotion and how our lives, our breaths, our voices should be lived for Him, giving Him everything
because that is what He gave us. As we desire to live for Him, “Overwhelmed” speaks of how God sometimes
overwhelms us with His love and how we belong to Him and He exists for us. Concluding the worship-filled LP is
“Broken for Love’s Sake,” a calming track highlighting the banjo and an ethereal atmosphere along with a male vocal. To
sum up this closing song, the words say it well: “Should my heart break, when love’s the only way, so be it Lord, may I be
broken for love’s sake.” A wonderful ending that once again has us reflecting in a very prayerful manner.
Closing Thoughts
As a refreshing departure from her already sustained success with Superchick, “The Road” highlights the talented Tricia
Brock in a way that her current fans may not have expected. After six Superchick albums and twelve years rocking it out, let’
s hope that Tricia comes out with more solo projects that continue to reflect her love for song and leading worship.
Review Written By: Mike Laxton [mike.laxton@christianmusicreview.org] on 6/6/2011
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