Customer Reviews
One track and I was hooked! - By: Mama Jule, 08 Dec 2007 
With amazing lyrics & wonderful bass lines this album had me hooked from the first track. The variety of styles makes sure you don't get bored & the content of the lyrics gives much food for thought. I'd not heard this band before but they're definitely now on my gift list!
Not bad at all - By: J. Betts, 22 Sep 2007 
I've really enjoyed listening to this album over the past couple of days.
I can't bring myself to give it five stars cause its not that good. Its got a few catchy songs & a few average ones. If you like this go a buy Third day - Wherever you are.
I really like what Casting Crowns are doing, the song lyrics really speak to me & it got some good tunes. Great album!!!
Another Great Release - By: Mark Baker, 06 Sep 2007 Christian soft rock group Casting Crowns has taken the Christian music world by storm thanks to two strong previous releases. And their third project should continue the trend.
The group has captured audiences with challenging lyrics & great music. There's nothing earth shattering with either, but both work together to create some great music.
The disc starts off with the rock anthem "What This World Needs." Think "If We are the Body" but faster. The song reminds us that the world needs Christ more then it needs 100% perfect outward appearances. After all, the heart is what counts.
The title of the album comes from the idea that somewhere between hearing what we should do during church (the altar) & driving away (the door), we loose the certainty & conviction we had. I'll just say been there, done that. That theme is exploredin two songs. The first is the title track, which really explains the theme better then I ever could. And it's rather convicting to hear my struggle put into words. The second is the next track, "Somewherein the Middle." In fact, the phrase "between the altar & the door" shows upin this song, too. The song is a challenge to get out of the luke warm world we too often live in.
As with other Casting Crown's CDs, this one features a couple worship songs. And, once again, they don't grab me. There's nothing wrong with "I Know You're There" & "All Because of Jesus," but they aren't as special as some of their other tracks.
My two favorite songs are back to back. "Slow Fade" is a challenge to all men to not fall away from the faith. It really drives home the importance of constantly standing guard because no one crumblesin a day. It's a slower song with a haunting sound. And it ends with lead singer Mark Hall's daughter singing "Because Little Eyes." It's enough to give me chills.
Appropriately enough, the next song is "East to West." As you might guess, this song talks about forgiveness. It explores the difficulty we havein accepting God's forgiveness & the weight of shame we try to live under. As with so many of their songs, the lyrics are powerful.
Musically, there are few surprises here for the long time fan. But that's just fine because their music is wonderful.
I'm surprised I haven't worn out Casting Crown's first two releases I've listened to them so often. This one will certainly suffer the same fate.
They did it again - By: Simone Holst, 03 Sep 2007 I have Casting Crowns two previous albums & was eager to get my hands on this. It did not disappoint. The lyrics are just as good & they will ask just as many questions as the first two did. You may have heard "East to West" on the radio. It is such a beautiful song & it will tell you the truth - that God loves you. But so will all the other songs & I can't pick a favorite although the last one is definitely among them. This is an album that will challange your faith & leave you wondering if you are on the way to the alter or to the door. And that is what any good christian cd should.
