Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue
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| Studio album by Jason Gray | ||||
| Released | September 1, 2009 | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music, folk rock | |||
| Length | 49:04 | |||
| Label | Centricity | |||
| Producer | Jason Ingram, Rusty Varencamp | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| The Christian Manifesto |   |
| Christian Music Review | |
| Christianity Today |  |
| Cross Rhythms | |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | |
| Louder Than the Music | |
| New Release Tuesday | |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | |
Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue is a music album by Jason Gray released September 1, 2009. It is his seventh solo record and his second major label national release with Centricity Music. It was produced by Jason Ingram and Rusty Varencamp.
Robbins of The Christian Manifesto said "the album explores themes of redemption as Gray contemplates practical applications of gospel truth layered over slick pop/rock gems. Unlike most pop songs, however, Gray has plenty of depth to his lyrics, refusing to settle for clichés or easy truths. The result is an emotional, provocative album that is musically satisfying at the same time."
Davis of Christian Music Review said "If you like Bebo Norman, Andrew Peterson and Derek Webb folk-pop style music, you can’t go wrong with Jason Gray."
Greer of Christianity Today touched on his "lyrically conjuring up memories of the late Rich Mullins, Jason Gray is a Ragamuffin with a pop veneer. Disclosing vulnerable refrains in veritably smart pop, Gray bares his soul without drowning under the drudgery of sad tunes." In addition, Greer closed with a comparison and said that he was "similar to Sara Groves, Gray's musical journal is poignant and reflected in these songs."
Dilley of Cross Rhythms gave this a comparison to the Bible, which is when "it echoes the likes of Amos centuries ago, but later turns each question into exhortation 'Let our worship have hands' etc. - a message we'd all do well to heed."
Cree of Jesus Freak Hideout raved that this album "is a gem. Jason Gray has written songs that are in-your-face yet tactful, outspoken yet soothing, serious yet lighthearted. More than often it is the lightness of the music itself that balances the heaviness of the messages. Quite a few tracks could excite a congregation, bringing on a welcome change from typical Chris Tomlin and Michael W. Smith-esque services. It’s a uniquely worshipful collection of thought-provoking songs, and is worth an honest shot."
Rose of Jesus Freak Hideout wrote that this album is a "new collection of introspective songs anyone can identify with. Musically, it's radio-friendly pop with folk sensibilities, a lot like Bebo Norman's recent work, but the place where Jason's art really excels is the lyrics. These songs are literate, thought-provoking, and sincere."
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