3 NAILS
The first thing I want to do in this blog is appologize for taking so long with this…..SORRY!!!
Just like it sometimes goes in life……I’ve had one thing after another happen and I haven’t felt in my right mind(whatever that is) to write.
3 Nails is the band I want to tell you guys about this week. First of all I want to thank the guys for sending me the stuff and I guarantee your music will play on the Scoreboard this year.
I remember the first time my kids heard me listening to these guys. My 11 year old daughter thought I was listening to an act signed to a major label. “Why aren’t they on the radio?” she asked me. My reply….they should be! My 15 year old son wanted it on his mp3 player as soon as we got home. I think this says a lot for the appeal of this band to a younger audience and to an older rocker like myself.
The music is tight! I love the mix and I can’t say enough about 3 Nails. The sound is current and the vocals remind me of a cross between 12 Stones and 80’s Bad Company. (Don’t crack on the 80’s….at least it wasn’t Disco!)
I am reviewing the cd AGAINST THE LEDGES.
TAKE ME AWAY- is a melodic plea from a broken man. I loved the grinding guitars.
SHINE-talks about the spark that grows into a flame raging for God. I think the bass really stands out in this song
FORGIVE- is a heartfelt cry from a lamb that’s went astray.
HIS WILL- This song should be playing on the radio right now. It is a balaad that prays for God’s will and the need to get past yourself. The guitar solo jams and chorus and melody sticks with you.
FIRE- starts off with accoustic guitar and then kicks it with electric in parts to drive home the point of being on fire for God. I’ve gotta tell you that I go around the house singing this chorus all the time.
FEEL- this song speaks of a prodigal return and I think the drums really stand out.
GIVE UP- is God speaking to someone with a hardened heart. Unfortunately, we’ve all been there.
BREATHE FOR ME- is God asking for a life lived for Him. The bass player rips it up on this song.
RECLAIMED- is a longing for rebirth. This is beautiful and moving in a way that I can’t explain. It is a song that is felt more than heard. The piano is haunting and the strength of the vocals have to be experienced. I think this could be number one on the charts.
INSIDE OUT- is a rocking way to end the cd. Selling out for God brings about change that the world must recognize.
I can’t say enough about these guys and I hope that we get to jam someday. If you want to check them out (and you really should), go to http://www.myspace.com/3nlz
If you are a Christian Rock or Contemporary band and you want your project reviewed with a chance to have it play as bumper music on my sports show, email me at GWRITESEL@ENTERCOM.COM and check out my bands myspace profile at WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THECRIMSONPROMISEBAND
Keep the music coming….my next review will be on Tony Dale’s latest project.
THE LONZO