It might be a little disappointing that Christianity Today only had Overdressed second on their list of the best albums of 2007, but they have nice things to say about it:
It was to the point where some people were murmuring that the best days of Caedmon’s Call were behind them. It seems a change of record label was just what this band needed to set them back on track. Overdressed reminds us why we fell in love with this band in the first place. And no, it’s not the return of Derek Webb to the fold—though it’s interesting that he’s found a way to make it on our list twice in one year, he’s not the only reason this album recaptures the glory days of Caedmon’s Call. With four lead vocalists now, not to mention a revolving door of contributing songwriters inside and outside the group, it only further drives home the point that this isn’t as much a set-in-stone band as it is a fluid acoustic pop collective. The album itself strikes the perfect blend of the band’s high points—melodic hooks (40 Acres), eclecticism (Long Line of Leavers), and social consciousness (Share the Well)—without repeating them. Familiar as it all may seem, few Christian bands are this consistently engaging in song topics and sound. They seem only stronger now that they’ve regained their artistic focus. Hey, Caedmon’s Call, we didn’t know you left, but welcome back all the same.
Has anyone here heard their #1? I demand a recount. ;)
No, I haven’t heard their #1. As a matter of fact, I haven’t heard of or the music of half the bands on the list. This makes me think the entire list is bogus.
What, no love for DWebb coming in at #11?
I had already blogged that elsewhere and just forgot.