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The Light Meets the Dark is the second major label studio album from Christian pop rock Tenth Avenue North
. It was released on May 11, 2010 by Reunion Records. Vocalist Mike Donehey said, "On this record I really tried to be honest about how messed up I am. We wanted it to be a collision between our hearts and God's truth. His grace collides with the dark inside of us. His blood can cover us and I'm trying to call people out and say 'Look, please do not hide your darkness. Expose that to the light.' I know that's the scariest thought, but its where freedom and healing starts to take place. It's where it all starts to happen."
. It was released on May 11, 2010 by Reunion Records. Vocalist Mike Donehey said, "On this record I really tried to be honest about how messed up I am. We wanted it to be a collision between our hearts and God's truth. His grace collides with the dark inside of us. His blood can cover us and I'm trying to call people out and say 'Look, please do not hide your darkness. Expose that to the light.' I know that's the scariest thought, but its where freedom and healing starts to take place. It's where it all starts to happen." Review:
After their first album Over and Under was quite a success, there was a good bit of hype for Tenth Avenue North's second album. The Light Meets the Dark is an amazing album that speaks of the imperfections in each of us. The lyrics are extremely well written and the whole album seems to be be a journey of missteps that are covered by God's grace.
1. Healing Begins is the feature track on this album. It's the one that you have most likely heard on the radio. Healing Begins kicks off the set with a sweet melody that quickly sets the tone for the rest of the album.
"This is where the healing begins, where the light meets the dark"
2. Strong Enough To Save plays directly off the opening track but steps up the tempo to create an anthem for God's amazing power.
4 Stars
3. You Are More is a very catchy melody that speaks about forgiveness/God's grace and sacrifice for us
“This is not about what you’ve done but whats been done for you”
4 Stars
4. The Truth Is Who You Are is full of energy as the album builds to a climax
“You came to break the chains apart, to wake the dead and sleeping of our hearts”
4.5 Stars
5. All The Pretty Things is the peak of the album. This track has more pep and spirit than all the others
“Lord I love so many things that keep me from your face, come and save me”
4 Stars
6. Any Other Way
“Its not enough just to say that your okay, I need your hurt, I need your pain, its not love any other way”
3.5 Stars
7. On And On
3 Stars
8. Hearts Safe
9. House Of Mirrors
“but a house of mirrors never helps you see any clearer, its yourself you cant see past”
3 Stars
10. Empty My Hands
“empty my hands, fill up my heart, capture my mind with you”
2.5 Stars
11. Oh My Dear
“until the tears have left your eyes, until our fears can sleep at night”
3 Stars
Recommendation:
Tenth Avenue North is what I would consider pretty mainstream. They are very accessible and are extremely popular with those of you who aren't only looking for "christian music." The Light Meets The Dark is an album wonderfully woven with moving melodies and lyrics that will speak to the heart of all who have fallen short at some point in their life. The entire album is a nice purchase, but it does hit a peak at Track 5, so if you can't afford the whole thing you should definitely pick up Tracks 1-5 because they won't disappoint at all.
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