Good Monsters
Jars of Clay
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | Work | Jars of Clay | 3:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Dead Man (Carry Me) | Jars of Clay | 3:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | All My Tears | Jars of Clay | 3:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Even Angels Cry | Jars of Clay | 4:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | There Is a River | Jars of Clay | 3:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Good Monsters | Jars of Clay | 4:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Oh My God | Jars of Clay | 6:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Surprise | Jars of Clay | 3:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Take Me Higher | Jars of Clay | 4:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Mirrors & Smoke | Jars of Clay | 3:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Light Gives Heat | Jars of Clay | 4:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Water Under the Bridge | Jars of Clay | 3:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
iTunes Review
After a decade or so of record-making, a rock band enters its "mature" phase and the music either gets richer or sounds increasingly tired. Fortunately, veteran Christian rock combo Jars of Clay finds itself in the former category with 2006's Good Monsters. The sounds here are bold and bright, often suggestive of classic '80s new wave and post-punk. "Dead Man (Carry Me)" has the insistent skank of early Talking Heads, while the title track displays the brawny thrust of U2's initial releases. Odder elements come into play for "Mirrors & Smoke," a growling rockabilly number featuring singer Dan Hasseltine and guest Leigh Nash in a Johnny Cash/June Carter-style pairing. Good Monsters has its understated side as well — "Oh My God" is a praise song of taut, restrained power, while "Even Angels Cry" gives off a softly yearning glow. If there's a central theme here it's one of faithful endurance amidst the evils and ambiguities of mortal life — a message most perfectly stated in the band's superb cover of Julie Miller's "All My Tears." Maturity suits Jars Of Clay well; its contents are a long way from growing stale.
Recent Customer Reviews
the best album....ever
by PAndora_Nekkafor me is the best album so far...
Loved the African Childrens Choir
by jjbeardthis album is good. i found that a lot of the songs kind of sound similar... however my favorite song is one that i have never heard any thing like since... "Light Gives Heat" is an amazing song. its all about missions and our mindset, coming from the west, trying to help the "poor and needy". when sometimes we end up doing more harm than good, i feel. all they need is jesus. they dont need our style of clothing or our "way of life". they just need jesus. having been to africa, and wanting to move there permanently, i loved the African childrens Choir in this song. the end is so powerful with all their voices blending together in gorgeous harmony. well done Jars. i love this song.
Love it!
by dc098I love Jars and this album is amazing. Very electric guitar driven, the tone is phenomenal by the way. Lyrics are deep, passionate and meaningful. This is THE jars album to own!!
Biography
Formed: 1993 in Greenville, IL
Genre: Christian & Gospel
Years Active: '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs by Jars of Clay
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | Two Hands | The Long Fall Back to Earth (Deluxe Edition) | 4:26 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Drummer Boy | Christmas Songs (Bonus Track Version) | 4:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Flood | Jars of Clay: Greatest Hits | 3:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Waiting for the World to Fall | Music Inspired By The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | 3:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen | Christmas Songs (Bonus Track Version) | 3:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Christian & Gospel, CCM, Adult Alternative
- Released: Mar 19, 2007
- ℗ 2006 Essential Records
