Canada's Downhere continue to prove themselves the "A" students of Christian Music, consistently turning in interesting yet accessible records year after year. Their new project,
On The Altar Of Love, continues this streak. The album offers a musical stew that mixes the bombast of Queen and the driving rhythms of The Police and U2 with a few left field choices. Songs like the chirpy, 60's British pop of "Living The Dream" and the French Canadian folk music of the epic title track gives
On The Altar Of Love a satisfyingly unique sound that is held together by the terrific voices and harmonies of lead singers Marc Martel and Jason Germain.
But it's the lyrics that earn this band its top grade. The album artfully examines the question of why believers do what they do, and that although we may not always understand God's ways, we can step out in faith because His love is always there "
like the sun through shut eyes."
The combination of clever musical choices and deeply poetic and thoughtful lyrics makes
On The Altar Of Love one of the best releases of the year and earns Downhere another "A" on their report card.
4.5 stars
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