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no apples for adam Artist: no apples for adam Label: Independent Time: 12 Tracks, 43:05 minutes	Sample without a sound

Together for two and a half years, modern rock band no apples for adam is suddenly finding themselves in the industry spotlight.  Promoters and distributors from all ends of the industry have picked up on the energy and talent of this four piece band. 

Among the industry leaders to have spotted this up and coming band are Flicker Records, Indieforce.com, Musicforce.com, and Amazon.com.  With such a name dropping response, it is no wonder the band has recently begun touring full-time.

The self-titled album features a lively mix of heart pumping melodies, acoustic-driven ballads and thought provoking lyrics.  Citing musical influences such as U2, Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, and Jars of Clay, the band manages to meld each of these influences into a healthy mix. 

The album starts off hard with “Lugnut,” a driving song with catchy riffs and stick-in-your brain lyrics.  “You can fly me in the sky/You can lay me on the ground/The one thing that I know/Is I’ll find you.”  Based on Romans 8:39, the song reminds listeners that one can never be separated from the love of Christ. 

Track 3, “Wrong Bus” is a funk-driven song with a disco feel guitar sound to it.  It’s a fun song with the relatable message of making bad decisions -- all inside the clever analogy of ‘taking the wrong bus.’

One of the more solemn and serious songs on the album, “To Reach You” has a softer, more mellow feel than the previous tracks.  The mood switch only enhances the lyrical insight.  “Your grace is so heavy/Compared to what I bear/It seems I cannot carry this weight/Your mercy is a mountain/That covers my regret/And your love moves around me/I cannot escape.”  The song reminds of 
the undeserved love of God and the grace that He gives.

“Danny,” a surprise track, to me, is a fun little song about a dancing frog.  “Danny the dancing frog/He is a frog/Who’s also Jewish.”  Traditional Jewish music sets the mood for this funny tune. 

The album, while mostly original works, also includes new arrangements for two well-known songs -- the old classic, “Amazing Grace,” and a newer praise and worship chorus, “River.”

Overall, the release has promise.  Insightful lyrics and the modern rock music combined with the obvious musical energy of the band, create a pleasant listening experience.  The only complaint I have, is that the sound is too characteristic of Jars of Clay, and the band could be re-inventing the wheel.  Given time, and prolonged exposure to the music industry, no apples for adam, could very well evolve into a different brand of musicians with their own unique sound.

Kerry Maffeo 9/30/2000