After two months of not being able to say anything due to vocal chord surgery, this album is appropriately titled. And the reality is that Matthew West did have something to say. Something that God is speaking through him.
Of course the overall message is that everyone must step up and speak their minds. But we have nothing to say if God isnt speaking through us. This, though, is not the only message.
A few things can be said about Matthew West. He refuses to conform to the Christian music industries need for cookie cutter artists. They not only look similar, they sound similar. But if you were to compare Matthew West to most Christian artists, you will probably not say he is the best singer. But if you dont say that he has the best compliation of music and musicians, then you didnt listen to the cd. I am not sure if Matthew West writes his own music(although I am pretty sure he does) but his music has the most layers to it than any other Christian artist out there right now.
This cd is no different, with the title track having anything from piano to orchestra back to guitar. Once again though, the title track is not the best track. Motions is absolutely incredibly calling out every church goer in the world. No one who calls themselves a Christian should find themselves caught up in the norm fo going to church every Sunday, or every other, or when you feel like it, or simply call youself a Christian but you never do anything Christ did. This song calls any of these people out. Even the most dedicated of Christians will be able to relate to this song, knowing that even the Pastor or people like Chris Tomlin could get caught up in the motions.
The cd never slows down. The lyrics are strong through out, using lyrics about Matthew West's wife clear to getting to the last song that really dives deep to the core message. I really enjoyed this cd and am really looking forward to seeing him with Toby Mac and Jeremy Camp in March.
Overall: B+
Reckomended: Definitaly
If you havent heard anything by Matthew West, this cd would be a great start.
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