CD Reviews: Sean Forrest and SpiritN3D

Sean Forrest - Haiti (I Want to Know What You Know)

Reviewed by George Lower

Sean Forrest really rocks the house with his new release Haiti (I Want to Know What You Know). However, beneath the surface of the music lies a heart that is truly open to serving the Lord. Sean’s project was conceived as a fund raiser for his ministry Movin’ With The Spirit Mission Haiti (www.mwts.org) to benefit the villages of Duverger and Dandann. MWTS is planning a four phase building project that will include a school, orphanage and clinic.

Nevertheless, the good work being done by MWTS is not the only reason you should want this CD. Sean’s songwriting and production skills are superior. His acoustic driven folk-rock style will have you singing along with nearly every track. I was particularly impressed with track #6 “Only So Many Days.” I think Sean’s version of the “Hail Mary” (track #3) comes in a close second in my book.

Sandwiched between the opening and closing songs recorded live in Haiti with local villagers, I found a humble soul who has the heart of Mother Teresa and the musical chops of John Cougar Mellencamp. For more information you can visit the MWTS website: www.mwts.org.


SpiritN3D, These Three Nails

Reviewed by George Lower

SpiritN3D describes their music as a blend of Christian Contemporary and Rock music. Their new release These Three Nails aims high and at certain points achieves some measure of craftsmanship in the rock genre. The recording is certainly clean and full of high energy guitar licks.

The biggest disappointment with These Three Nails lies in the songwriting itself. Both melodically and lyrically the songs seem to lack focus. While the messages were positive, I found myself looking for a melodic or lyrical hook that never seemed to be present. Additionally, many of the songs ran for over six minutes; typically songs this length need to be well developed in order to engage the listener.

That is not to say that SpiritN3D lacks heart or talent. In fact, I could see a band of their level doing a great job of covering some Contemporary Christian hits. I would humbly suggest this approach for their next project.

You can pick up These Three Nails at their website, www.niteimage.com/clubs/Spiritn3d/home.htm