If I Left the Zoo by Jars of Clay
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Jars of Clay admirably stretched the boundaries of Christian pop music
when their self-titled debut scaled the charts in 1995. Two releases later,
the groups peculiar yet appealing brand of alt-acoustic-Christpop remains
a study in irony: relatively simple on the outside, brooding and
introspective on the inside. If I Left the Zoo returns to form with a renewed
focus on songwriting; the disc is a stripped-down and more organic effort
than the richly layered but equally rewarding Much Afraid (1997). The
opening song Goodbye, Goodnight, with its lighthearted accordion and
mandolin, quickly sets the tone. While the tune itself is a sprightly sing-
along, lyrically the Jars hit you with end-of-the-millennium social
commentary (Raise a glass for ignorance / drink a toast to fear / The
beginning of the end has come / thats why we all are here). The oddly
attractive Unforgetful You, the bittersweet Famous Last Words, and the
melodic rocker Cant Erase It are sure-fire radio hits. While the playful,
digestible quality of the bands music is undeniable, theyve become equally
effective as songwriters for a generation. --Michael Lyttle
Ive always loved this style of Christian music. Most people dont even
know JoC are believers; they just enjoy the music.
I want to know why
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