The Lower Lights Review and Giveaway!

MMB is always on the lookout for things that we think you just can't live without, and this CD is one of those things.  Living life without the ear candy of The Lower Lights would be a travesty.

Simply put: This is one of the best compilation albums--particularly about Hymns-- I have ever heard. Period.

Admittedly, I was hooked the first time I heard this group on our beloved CJane's Blog. I listened to everything I could get my hands on-- even subscribing to their newsletter with the hopes of getting information on ways to hear more of this incredible group!

This CD is astoundingly beautiful. It's Crisp. Clean. Fresh and Perfect.

This talented group of musicians take our Hymns to a whole new level-- the words stand out differently, and one can find new meaning because of the unique arrangements. Their sound is reminiscent of early Americana, and has a clear blue-grass feel.  Not only that, the arrangements of these Hymns are some of the funnest arrangements to sing along with! 

"The Lower Lights convened in fall 2009 for five days of recording. The goal was to dive into the hymns– familiar hymns, overlooked hymns, Hank Williams hymns, and more– and connect with them on a deeper level. Drawing equal parts reverence and celebration from the rich well of hymns, we ended up with 30-plus songs that felt part-revival, part-vigil. And we ended up with more than just an album. We ended up with an experience.

Listen to the songs and suddenly you’re there: a few people are in the studio hallway working out a candlelit arrangement to "Jesus Savior Pilot Me" while in the main studio no fewer than 15 people record a spirited version of "Israel, Israel, God Is Calling," making a choir out of anyone not holding an instrument. Somebody’s flipping through an old hymnal A couple of guys tune a marxophone with a wrench. Spontaneous handclapping breaks out. And another song is crossed off the chalkboard." - The Lower Lights

"Jesus Savior, Pilot Me" promptly takes my imagination to the pioneer ancestors slowly crossing the plains. I hear the words and wonder if the Saints sang this song, begging The Lord to be with them and to guide them "home".  The instrumental versions of  "If You Could Hie to Kolob" and "We Thank Thee, Oh God, For A Prophet" bring a clarity to those two songs that I haven't heard before.

Yet, it's the opening refrain of "Come Ye Children of the Lord" that overwhelms me and I find my heart filled with gratitude.  Gratitude for these incredible musicians helping me to hear my beloved Hymns in a completely new way.

Take a listen and see if you don't find yourself slipping into a torrid love affair with The Lower Lights. 


The Lower Lights claim to be part vigil , part revival.  These songs DO have a revival feel, and quite frankly its refreshing. I suspect when they say "Revival" what they mean is they are trying to revive our love of the Hymns-- in their organic state.  They have succeeded with this listener. There are only 15 songs on this album, but they said they ended up with 30 plus songs.  I can't wait to hear part two of The Lower Lights!

This is a CD that no Christian home should be without. You can purchase and download a digital copy of The Lower Lights on their site. You can also order an actual CD there as well.


The most amazing part is that The Lower Lights is giving away THREE CD's to our readers!

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