Newworldson… everybody loves them
We don’t normally start these things like this. Typically we’ll give you some kooky little paragraph to whet your appetite and stir your senses. But not this time. We’re just going for all-out-assault:
‘If this record is not nominated for a GRAMMY next year, it will be a shocking omission, it’s just that good.’ - Christian Retailing
‘There's a special intangible to Newworldson that stems from their talent …It's called fun, and it's something that's been largely missing from Christian music as of late.’ - ChristianityToday.com (5 stars)
‘The CD of 2008 so far. Fun, feisty, fantastic and definitely heart-felt. You can't lose with this one!’ - www.christianmusic.com
‘Newworldson is our new answer to the common complaint that all Christian music sounds the same. Not any more, baby!’ - CMC Central.com
‘Their atypical sound will find a welcome reception in the hearts of gospel lovers, jazz fans, and hip-hop enthusiasts alike’ – jesusfreakhideout.com
Honestly, that’s about all we need to say. The rest from here on in is just padding… The band’s debut album – Salvation Station – is an 11-track blend of all that is good about pop, soul, jazz and gospel.
‘It’s difficult to classify our sound because we draw from different genres, but really, our foundation is soul music,’ says keyboardist/vocalist Joel Parisien. ‘And soul music definitely has sacred roots.
So, we want to return this familiar music to its sacred roots…’ Newworldson is made up of Parisien, drummer Mark Rogers, bassist Rich Moore and guitarist/vocalist Josh Toal; four musicians who came together at a jazz club playing gospel music. Where all this will end up is anyone’s guess. But you’d be mad not to join them for the journey.
