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Christianitytoday.com – Album Review 'The production is certainly polished, and at times even epic on the Gospel-tinged "What I Believe" and the stunning piano-based opener "Breakthrough." But overall, Sallie's songwriting is more organic this time. In his press kit, he talks about how he "lost his life" as a result of "making things happen with my own might." When artists try to open up, most don't necessarily explain or elaborate on their struggles. Sallie does so with abandon here...'
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Jesusfreakhideout.com – Album Review 'Some of the pop feel is still evident in some of the tracks, such as “Undercover Belief.” But with songs like the worshipful “Holy Spirit” or “What I Believe,” you would never expect from 2003’s Nate Sallie. There’s a lot to love from this new installment, but it’s not all fun and games, as Sallie hits on a lot more serious topics, and more mature songwriting that shows a major departure from his debut. Highlights like this include the straight piano-driven “What I Believe,” the funky jazz flavor of “Look At Me Now” and the rock-tinged “Lone Ranger.”...'
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Christianmusicsuite101 – Album Review 'Sallie and producer Bernie Hermes chose to stack the album’s 11 tracks with full orchestration, from the string-laden radio-friendly “Let Go of Me,” to the highly stylized “Undercover Belief,” horns, strings and muscular drums accenting the fierce passion of his message. This fat sound works nicely on tracks like the bouncy piano-driven track “Look at Me Now,” think Chicago Goes Gospel. “Just A Breath,” a musical carpe diem, starts with simple piano accompaniment before adding strings for its moody bridge...'
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Oncourse – Album Review 'Track four, “Holy Spirit” shows Sallie’s true hunger for the Holy Spirit to move in his life with lyrics like; “Holy Spirit come, come and fill me with your love, move inside of me, fill the air I breath.” Track ten “Lone ranger” has the upbeat vibe of the secular band Maroon 5, but adds Christian lyrics to make it even better...'
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Cbn.com – Feature 'I’ve been ruined for an ordinary life; ruined for an average existence; ruined for an everyday, run-of-the-mill mundane lifestyle... ruined for business as usual. From the moment I experienced the life-changing power of God’s love—an overwhelming flood of mercy, grace, joy and the peace of the Lord that passes all understanding—there was no going back. There would be no returning to good when great had been found...'
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Steve Etheridge - 102.3 The River (KPEZ) '"Ruined for Ordinary" is one of the best, song-to-song performance albums I've heard in years! There were several cuts were I just shook me head in amazement, thinking Nate poured everything he had into the writing, instrumentation, vocals, etc. He should be proud of this project and I hope & pray his fans AND radio embrace this wonderful collection of songs!' |