I tried very hard not to think about the release of the David Crowder Bands first full studio album since 2005. I knew it was coming down the pipeline, and I knew a few of the songs that would be on it, but I forced myself not to set any expectations, or get lost in a fury of anticipation.

I believe it paid off.

Remedy is the first album DCB has released since Sunsets and Sushi that, when I bought it, I listened to it cover to cover over 10 times in a row. In most of their other albums there were songs that I considered filler (still good mind you, but filler), but this one is top to bottom solid. My least favorite, Never Let Go, is even really good. I even like the entire theme of this album. Remedy. You are the Remedy. Surely we can change. Greatness.

DCB can write some soul moving lyrics my friends. And couple that with extreme musical blessings, and you’ve got yourself another must own album!!

Oh the Glory of it All — I first heard this song at Mars Hill Bible Church in January. It floored me and continues to be my favorite song they’ve ever done. The beginning left ear / right ear thing drives me nuts with my headphones on, but other than that it’s fabulous.

Can You Feel It? — One of my favorite things about DCB is their use of electronica. Brings me back to my favorite aspects of 80’s music. This song is a great momentum gainer for the rest of the album.

Everything Glorious — The faithfuls have been jamming to this for over a year already, so it doesn’t have as much punch as it did back then. But they’ve refined it quite nicely to make it feel fresh once again. No doubt the Here Is Our King of this album.

… Neverending … — I saw this one performed live twice this year. Both times I was introduced to the best feature, the retrofitted Guitar Hero guitar. Such a simple and fun song.

Never Let Go — When I saw the songs listed awhile back I thought they added the Matt Redman version of this song, but I’m happy to know this is another original. The weakest of the bunch in my opinion, but still a great song. (If this is the weakest, that’s saying something!!)

O, For A Thousand Tongues To Sing — DCB could make a killing just remaking old hymns. For some reason they shine on these. Every one they’ve ever done is freaking amazing. This one is no different. The funny thing is I don’t ever remember singing this in church, but I’m singing along with DCB as if I’d done it all my life.

Rain Down — This could be my favorite song on this album when it’s all said and done. More electronica is very welcome. I love how it gets all funky and then it ends with simple acoustic. A few times in the car already I jumped straight to the #7 track.

We Won’t Be Quiet — Another song that I thought was another song. I thought they threw in Make A Joyful Nose / I Will Not Be Silent. This is where the infamous Nuge makes his appearance. This song is great fun to drive fast too! Pumps me up crazy like. My only complaint is it is so stinkin’ short. At the end when they start driving those guitars I anticipate a great solo and then another hit of the chorus, but it just ends. Leave me hanging for sure.

Remedy — This is the easy choice to translate into a Sunday selection. It’s also the first one I typed out the lyrics to and emailed to a bunch of people. This title track is where it’s at. The lyrics are amazing, much like Oh the Glory of it All. Actually, this entire album is hands down the best I own lyrically speaking.

Surely We Can Change — Speaking of lyrics. What a great way to end an album. A call to change laced with a beautiful acoustic accompaniment. Funny how they can sum up the entire message of Jesus in 5 minutes and 18 seconds.

Time for another listen!