| All
Music Guide |
" Classic rock fans tired of listening to their old
standbys and wondering why nobody makes their kind of music
anymore could ignore the implications in those lyrics and
swell up with songs like this." - William Ruhlmann
Oct '08 |
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| ChristianMusicToday.com |
Expect a radio-friendly sound steeped in impressively
pure vocals with lyrics that are just as relatable about
daily matters of faith as they are intentional about global
outreach.Sept 21st, 2008 |
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| 411mania.com |
The best way to describe Strive is take John Mayer, Coldplay,
and Billy Joel and have them involved in a winner-take-all
steel cage match covered in barbed wire made from piano
strings. September 8th, 2008 |
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| CM
Spin |
Similar to The Fray and U2, Strive is fresh and gives
you some great lyrics along with awesome vocals. August
30th, 2008 |
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| Jesus
Freak Hideout |
"Thompson makes a burning passion for love quite
evident, and this works to add a personal touch to the album."
- David Couch Oct '08 |
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| On
Course |
"There is a ton of emotional depth baked into the
lyrics, but I must admit I felt a little drained after listening
from beginning to end." Shannon Zabroski - October
6 '08 |
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| Ninety
and Nine |
"The lyrics throughout the songs on Fire are amazing
and relevant" - Stephanie Grech - Sept '08 |
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| The
Phantom Tollbooth |
"The most distinctive aspect of the group’s sound,
though, is debatably Thompson’s sturdy singing voice, which
draws from Bono, Josh Groban and Michael English in roughly
equal measures. " -Bert Gangl - Sept '08 |
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| You
Sing I Write |
"Fire, Strive's first global release, is a solid
album, both lyrically and musically." - Annie Reuter
Sept '08 |
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| Popular
Underground |
"here are times, listening to Strive’s music, one
wonders how long they will be able to keep it up. They manage
it all the way through their album, Fire." -Brad Arche
- Sept '08 |
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| Cosmos
Gaming |
"Thompson
has a great voice and though it may be a little too poppy
for some of the male listeners out there I have a feeling
females everywhere are absolutely going to eat this up."
- Chris Dahlberg August 21, 2008 |
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| DSD |
"..the fit clenching of Bon Jovi and Chesney Hawkes,
complete with ‘heart wrenching’ vocal harmonies" -
Dann Gaymer August 10, 2008 |
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| Popyoularity.com |
"Without question, the band members are genuine,
insightful and have their fingers firmly on the pulse with
regards to current affairs." - Juliette Amor
August 8, 2008 |
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| Average
Joe Show |
I could not be more enthusiastic in my recommendation
of this album. Music like this comes along only once in
a very great while. Miss out on this one, and who knows
when your next chance will come! - Joe August '08 |
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| Dosen
Musik |
"With such a singer, absolutely nothing else is needed"
- Daniel ,August 21, 2008 |
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