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JOE HENSCHEL
alt-rock and modern worship
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"Sweet breath of God, come fill my soul," sings JOE HENSCHEL on his new debut CD, Capture Me. "Lead me into the place where You are / help me to run to You / despite what I'm going through / help me to cling to what You have for me." The song, entitled "Sweet Breath Of God," comes midway through his stellar new disc and presents change in dynamics from the rest of the album. Gone, momentarily, are the drums and electric guitars that flesh out his phenomenal debut. The listener is left with only Henschel's heartfelt voice and acoustic guitar and it's a startling moment of quiet intimacy. These days, with the US economy in turmoil and in the face of an uncertain political future, the simple message of obedience and contentment, to "help me to cling to what You have for me," rings truer than ever. Henschel was co-founder and former lead singer of the San Diego-based band FAREWELL DOWN, an edgy four-piece group that built its following on the inspired interplay between bittersweet melodies and crunching guitars. Now stepping out on his own, Capture Me takes those huge, daring soundscapes and melds them to his voice in a new and inspired way with an array of outstanding new original compositions like "Grace Falls," "My Heart Speaks," and "Creation Cries Out." Definitely recommended highly to fans of Evan Wickham, Phil Wickham, Starfield, and other artists who blend intimate, worship-oriented lyricism with otherworldly modern rock. |
