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Steven Curtis Chapman - Speechless Audio CD

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Steven Curtis Chapman Band: Steven Curtis Chapman
Title: Speechless
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Release Date: 1999-06-15
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Dive 2: Speechless 3: Change 4: Great Expectations 5: Next 5 Minutes 6: Fingerprints of God 7: Invitation 8: Whatever 9: I Do Believe 10: What I Really Want to Say 11: With Hope 12: Journey 13: Be Still and Know

Steven Curtis Chapman is Good Even When Speechless
So it was a great relief when this disc came out and I discovered he was back to his pop/rock roots. I think I am the only person who didn't enjoy Steven Curtis Chapman's SIGNS OF LIFE.

Granted, it was easy to like this disc with the opening track being "Dive. " It may be a decade later, but this is still one of my favorite SCC songs ever. The hard electro beats are fun and the lyrics make me want to dive right into life as well.

My other favorite here is "With Hope. " Yes, the song is sad as it talks about the death of a child. But I love the reminder that we do grieve because we are sad here on earth even while knowing that Heaven is coming. And the slower ballad feel is absolutely perfect.

Despite myself, I must admit I enjoy "Fingerprints of God. " It's a fun pop reminder that God made each of us the way we are. Nothing deep or original, but the fun gets me every time.

On the more challenging side, there's "The Change" which challenges us to actually live for Christ and not just buy Christian stuff. And you can't listen to "Speechless" without praising God for all He has done for us.

I do find, though, that the weaker songs have tended to drag this disc down my list of Steven favorites over the years. "Next 5 Minutes" has a catchy melody but very bland lyrics. "The Invitation" is rather bland all the way around. My head tunes out when it starts playing and always has. I often enjoy the songs he writes for his wife, but "What I Really Want to Say" is one of the weaker efforts in that genre as well.

Considering even weak Steven Curtis Chapman is usually good, I still do enjoy this disc. It's not my favorite, but it is still very enjoyable.


Dive In.
It contains a mix of rock/pop songs and some slower heartfelt songs. This is alot better than most of SCC albums. Contains the radio hits "Dive" and "Fingerprints of God. " A nice intro to some of his newer music. Overall a good album that really shows who SCC really is.


Steven Curtis Chapman at his best
Was not disappointed!!!!!. This album is awesome!!!!! Used to listen to Steven back in the 90's and bought this to see how much he had changed.


You gotta have this one!
In all honesty, these songs changed my
life forever! But, wait there's more. Steven's very, very best work yet. . . I have bought about 14 copies for other people and each and every person was moved and changed by this work.
The best way to put it is:This is not just a CD, it is a life-changing CD.
The songs make it hard to pick "a favorite" because they all sing to our souls and hearts.
Someone just tell me how you can listen to this work and not be making the listener debate among themselves as to which song is their favorite!

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My favorite CD
I have had this CD for a few years now, and it is still my favorite one!.


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