New Trent Thomason CD review from Cross Rhythms

[brainchild]

Here is the newest review of Trent's latest solo album by Cross Rhythms:

Rock
‘TEN’
Trent Thomason
Highya Music

On this one, what you hear is what you get - ten quality songs which dip and dive with a not-so-quiet confidence and any number of subtle, unexpected twists. Trent Thomason is a rare treat - possessing one of those re-assuring 'musical theatre' voices with a rich history behind it and big production aspirations. There's all the soaring, silky entreaty of the power ballad one minute, then the edginess of a listen-at-all-costs punch-out the next. The mix is a delight. Here is someone prepared to be adventurous with our expectations of the pop/rock genre - thanks in no small measure to his collaboration with producer Steve Smith - together never jarring our sensibilities, yet always staying just one step ahead in composition and arrangement. Refreshingly, not even the occasional prolonged instrumental break or jazz-tinged outro seems to be out of place. The lyrics too, offer a thought-provoking series of propositions on faith, revealing clearly what is on the heart of this risky rocker. To be reminded that 'God is not whispering, he's calling' is sobering enough for me - and there's plenty more. You can pick up any number of contemporary rock albums which are all froth and no substance; but that is not the case here. Every song is crafted, every track meaningful entertainment to the glory of God. Given the title, what else can I do? Ten out of...

Phil Thomson
10 squares
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[SamScales]

Very cool. I need to check out that CD. I've always liked Trent. He's really easy to talk to! Thanks for that review.

[brainchild]

He is very down-to-earth. I'm actually surprised more people have not checked out his solo stuff. It's harder than Petra.