Hey all, some of you might know that I was working with my band back in Canada on a CD based on the Theology of the Body. I just got a box of freshly printed shrinkwrapped CD's come in today which I'm selling for $10 each (they're going for $15 online). I wrote two of the songs on the album. You can check out samples in the attached link. If you're interested, or know anyone who might be benefitted by this CD, let me know and I'll get some CD's over to you! Contact Lawrence at lawrence@catholicrock.com
Here's the official press release:
Catholic Christian rock band, Critical Mass, has just officially released their new album entitled "Body Language" in CD and download format. Winners of two previous Canadian Gospel Music Association Awards for Best Rock Album and three-time winners of UCMVA Unity Awards for their previous albums, Critical Mass is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of spiritual music, both stylistically and lyrically. On this, their 5th album, the band, along with the production efforts of Juno-nominated Andrew Horrocks, have created an edgy modern rock tapestry for a concept album based entirely on the topics of sex, love and communion. "This is a first for the Christian music scene", states lead singer and lyricist, David Wang. "For too long, society has portrayed Christians as looking at sexuality as something negative. We want to change this perception and show that sexuality is a gift from God and needs to be treasured." Over the course of a year, Wang researched Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body for inspiration, resulting in one of the most adventurous Christian rock albums in recent years. The song, "No Consequences", challenges conventional wisdom that chastity is not possible for the youth, "Devotion" is a song about the sacrament of marriage and "Alone" celebrates celibacy. "Friend" tackles homosexuality, sung from the perspective of a man with AIDS who is begging the Church to demonstrate Christ's love to him. There are remakes of two songs on the album, "Body and Blood" and "Walk You Home", introducing a new generation to these classics with a fresh and modern arrangement. The CD is now available through their website at www.CatholicRock.com but the band anticipates large sales through downloads at iTunes and Amazon.com.
Critical Mass is made up of band members Luke Kupczyk on guitars, Dave Flitton on guitars and keyboards, Lawrence Lam on keyboards, Scott McKendrick on bass, Tracey Doyle on percussion and Paul Kieffer on drums. The band is one of Canada's most successful independent bands, with their songs appearing on over 55,000 CDs. They played for a million youth at World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto. Their performances during the Papal Vigil and Papal Welcoming Ceremony were seen around the world by millions of viewers.
David Wang is the driving force behind Critical Mass. He is a father of 9. He has been involved in the Christian music industry for over a decade as a music columnist, concert promoter and songwriter.
"I believe that [Body Language] is the best that [Critical Mass] ever sounded. There is clarity and musicality in its guitar riffs, accompanied by solid production chops that are equal to what I hear on secular radio. The style veers from hard-rock ("Body is a Language," "No Consequence"), to joyous pop-rock ("Alone," "Walk You Home") to rock balladry ("Devotion") to praise and worship ("Body and Blood (Adoremus version)"). Regarding this last song, it stands head and shoulders above the praise and worship musical landscape... I really appreciate it when Critical Mass lets it all out, taking musical chances and coming up golden Lyrically, David Wang and company have stretched their craft and raised the bar. You may be hard-pressed to find a musical project that works this hard to shine the light of God's grace with this much minute detail in the darkened corners of our sexually saturated society." - Nick Alexander (Grapevine Magazine)
Here's the official press release:
Catholic Christian rock band, Critical Mass, has just officially released their new album entitled "Body Language" in CD and download format. Winners of two previous Canadian Gospel Music Association Awards for Best Rock Album and three-time winners of UCMVA Unity Awards for their previous albums, Critical Mass is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of spiritual music, both stylistically and lyrically. On this, their 5th album, the band, along with the production efforts of Juno-nominated Andrew Horrocks, have created an edgy modern rock tapestry for a concept album based entirely on the topics of sex, love and communion. "This is a first for the Christian music scene", states lead singer and lyricist, David Wang. "For too long, society has portrayed Christians as looking at sexuality as something negative. We want to change this perception and show that sexuality is a gift from God and needs to be treasured." Over the course of a year, Wang researched Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body for inspiration, resulting in one of the most adventurous Christian rock albums in recent years. The song, "No Consequences", challenges conventional wisdom that chastity is not possible for the youth, "Devotion" is a song about the sacrament of marriage and "Alone" celebrates celibacy. "Friend" tackles homosexuality, sung from the perspective of a man with AIDS who is begging the Church to demonstrate Christ's love to him. There are remakes of two songs on the album, "Body and Blood" and "Walk You Home", introducing a new generation to these classics with a fresh and modern arrangement. The CD is now available through their website at www.CatholicRock.com but the band anticipates large sales through downloads at iTunes and Amazon.com.
Critical Mass is made up of band members Luke Kupczyk on guitars, Dave Flitton on guitars and keyboards, Lawrence Lam on keyboards, Scott McKendrick on bass, Tracey Doyle on percussion and Paul Kieffer on drums. The band is one of Canada's most successful independent bands, with their songs appearing on over 55,000 CDs. They played for a million youth at World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto. Their performances during the Papal Vigil and Papal Welcoming Ceremony were seen around the world by millions of viewers.
David Wang is the driving force behind Critical Mass. He is a father of 9. He has been involved in the Christian music industry for over a decade as a music columnist, concert promoter and songwriter.
"I believe that [Body Language] is the best that [Critical Mass] ever sounded. There is clarity and musicality in its guitar riffs, accompanied by solid production chops that are equal to what I hear on secular radio. The style veers from hard-rock ("Body is a Language," "No Consequence"), to joyous pop-rock ("Alone," "Walk You Home") to rock balladry ("Devotion") to praise and worship ("Body and Blood (Adoremus version)"). Regarding this last song, it stands head and shoulders above the praise and worship musical landscape... I really appreciate it when Critical Mass lets it all out, taking musical chances and coming up golden Lyrically, David Wang and company have stretched their craft and raised the bar. You may be hard-pressed to find a musical project that works this hard to shine the light of God's grace with this much minute detail in the darkened corners of our sexually saturated society." - Nick Alexander (Grapevine Magazine)
Listen to samples of the music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6Nttat0i9Y
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