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To The Black Land by Brother Down
Artist: Brother Down
Title: To The Black Land
Product: CD
Website: www.brotherdown.com
Genre: Progressive Folk Rock, Eclectic Emo Acoustic Rock
UPC: 783707772721
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  Track List realaudio
1. Emancipationlisten
2. Freedomlisten
3. Love Speakslisten
4. Atticlisten
5. Captainlisten
6. Sonriselisten
7. (Trad. Irish)listen
8. Palletlisten
9. Sweet Air Somelisten
10. Tombstonelisten
11. Bittersweetlisten
12. Closerlisten
13. (Summer Intro)listen
14. Summersonglisten


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Released May 27, 2004

Brother Down, hailing from Santa Cruz, CA is an ensemble of eclectic artisians who together form an acoustic-based band whose musical influences are many. Their freshman CD, To the Black Land, is a tribute to the many flavors of life they have tasted over the past decade. From the Psalmists despairing struggle in the miry clay to his triumphant exulting in the Rock upon which he now stands, Brother Down’s lyrics span the spectrum of the colorful Christian experience. With a musical style (incorporating string quartet, doublebass and percussion with acoustic guitars and rich vocal harmonies) that appeals to a broad range of listeners coupled with lyrics that touch the heart as well as challenge the mind, these intellectual surfers are poised to make some waves in the music world.


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Reviews for Brother Down
Review by Ivanna Gayle for Brother Down : To The Black Land 2005-08-02
I love this CD. It still stands as my favorite... after over a year of listening to it. No other CD has lasted that long for me. It's one of the most powerful Christian CD's without being sappy. I really like that. I can't wait for their next CD to come out. When I go to stay with someone I bring this CD as a thank you gift. So my sister and I just picked one up today. I think I have gotten at least four or five of the CD's. But what can I say? They are my favorite!

Review by Peter Hansen for Brother Down : To The Black Land 2005-05-06
When this cd was first released it stayed in my cd changer for almost a year straight. After several months of listening to other material, I popped it back in this morning and listened to it on the way to work. The songs were as beautiful and powerful as the first time I heard them. I was swept up in the haunting beauty of the melodies and the lyrical poetry and found myself worshiping the whole way to work. This album simply keeps getting better and better with age -- the true mark of lasting greatness.

Review by Nathaniel Scott for Brother Down : To The Black Land 2005-03-13
What a great CD! A friend introduced me to the CD over the summer (I have no idea how he heard of them--we're both from Kansas, so we haven't seen them in concert in CA that's for sure!). The lyrics and liner notes are very thought provoking, insightful, and honest. They seem to have a lot af maturity, which is rare in the Christian music scene these days... The violinist is the son of the man who founded Voice of the Martyrs (a great ministry to the persecuted church). Musically they are very refreshing. I really like the intensity of the acoustic sound. I ususally listen to harder Christian music, but this brought back memories of Michael Card and Lamb that I grew up on, while still being very fresh. The guitar work is very nice, some real talent being used for the glory of God. The upright bass adds an amazing touch, and violin is ALWAYS cool. The vocals are very clear, and the harmonies are very nice. Overall, an excellent CD presenting a much needed alternative in the Christian music industry. When does the next CD come out?!?!

Review by Matt Bradberry for Brother Down : To The Black Land 2004-06-30
These guys rock. Totally encouraging spiritually, challenging intellectually, and musically eclectic and tasty. A passion for Christ and life. Authentic Christians who obviously believe in the mysterious grandeur of our God who refuses to be boxed by finite minds. I love every song on this CD for different reasons, and have played it over and over again, enjoying each track for its lyrical and musical uniqueness. Doesn't sound like a first CD to me - on the contrary, it is far more accomplished and rich than so much of the "popular" music being played today. This band should be listened to by every true music lover; anyone who puts this CD in once will have a hard time taking it out, except to give it as a gift to a good friend. I have done so many times already. I personally attest that BroDown works equally well as road-trip fuel or for a night of reading and listening by the fire. I hope to hear a lot more from this band in the future. They deserve a wide audience, and reflect the depth of God and the Christian life with great passion and deep thought. This CD is a journey of the soul. "I'm in love with freedom, I'm in love with wide blue open skies; I'm in love with life poured forth from a Servant's pierced side..." A challenge to all out there - come enjoy a rich sonic and soulful journey into the Black Land... Amen. And so be it.

Review by anna grace for Brother Down : To The Black Land 2004-06-22
I love this CD! The whole sound is so new and fresh; the string quartet sounds so cool with the acoustic guitars. I hope to hear more from these guys!

Review by josh jones for Brother Down : To The Black Land 2004-06-03
Hey, these guys are amazing. I heard their music for the first time after a friend invited me to a concert, and I haven't stopped listening to the CD. The violinist is incredible, and the songwriting is creative and original. The lyrics are so intelligent and thought-provoking. I'm glad to see you are carrying their stuff!

Review by josh jones for Brother Down : To The Black Land 2004-05-29
I'm so glad to see this CD on your site. I stumbled upon this album after seeing these guys live in CA. Their concert was incredible and the album amazing. I've been listening to it for nearly 6 months and it gets better and better. The violin work is really cool and original and the song writing is much better than other stuff I've heard recently. I'd highly reccomend it!



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