This new album has been a pivotal process both musically and personally for Among Thorns, who said goodbye to their original lead singer and welcomed new lead vocalist Chad Jarnagin in September of 2001. The changes have opened new doors for the band, inspiring them to explore more creative avenues with their music.

With a fresh start and fueled motivation, the six members see this album as an opportunity to explore their diverse talents and to sink their hands into making music. Thirteen stirring songs have emerged and been captured by producer Paul Mills (Wayne Watson, Phi llips, Craig & Dean, Lincoln Brewster), who worked with the band at the Dark Horse Studios in Franklin, Tennessee.

"We've tried to create sounds that were very unique to us, so we spent a lot of time in the studio shaping that sound into this new album," explains Matt Gilder (keyboards).

Another area that has been molded is the songwriting on the album, which was completed collectively by all the band members. "In the past, not all of us have been involved in the writing process, but this time everyone has had input," continues Matt.

The band's spoken language is both bold and compelling. There are powerful anthems like, I Can't Deny and The Heaven's Declare. Alluring upbeat numbers like Invitation. Humble melodies like Home. And euro-rock based songs like Reach Down. The aim of these songs is to communicate a message of hope to Christians . . . To reflect God in a profound and moving way.