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Frail
a review by Bright Eyes

Frail as a Whole
For an album created "just for fun" by four crazy college guys, it's easy to say that FRAIL surpassed everyone's expectations (including the Mudmen!). The album offers nine unique accounts of the ups and downs of Christianity such as searches for hope, recognizing God's power, finding ultimate peace in Christ, and resting in His Love.

Liquid
"Liquid" is a bold statement of faith. It reminds us that even with all of life's uncertainties, we can hold fast to the Truths of Jesus Christ's life, His death on the Cross, His resurrection, and His promise of salvation. These events took place for a reason...so that we might live eternally.

Boy on a String (The Sun Flower song)
"Boy on a String" (also reffered to as the Sunflower Song) is a rather upbeat tune, yet it offers a downtrodden view of how God sees His creation. He watches how we allow ourselves to be manipulated by the world and how it seems to enjoy when Christians fall. It also addresses the way non-Christians fail to look at the inside of Christians and see their hearts.

Art in Me
The gentle rhythm of "Art in Me" tells of someone who is searching for hope in the midst of tragedy and chaos. This person is surrounded by shattered dreams and broken hearts, but they are trying not to focus on those things. They choose to turn their eyes upon Jesus and see Him in His Glory instead.

He
"He" is the poignant cry for help from an abused child who is feeling helpless in his pain. He hides his situation fom others, because he feels like his parents don't love him enough to stop hurting him. But, these are the ones of God's children He holds closest to His Heart, and He comforts them by showing them the love they are missing.

Fade to Grey
The ethereal "Fade to Grey" explains how God wants to use His love to change things, but we are so wrapped up in our confusion that we refuse to acknowledge His power. Yet, God welcomes us in spite of our unwillingess to seek Him.

Frail
"Frail" has the power to speak for itself. One could get lost inside the timeless beauty of this instrumental. The relaxing tempo can take you away from the harsh realities of daily living and put you at ease in a prayerful mood.

Like a Child
"Like a Child" is a calm tune which expresses how we know we cannot do things alone with just our strength, but with God's strength, we can accomplish anything. The music starts to build as the singer begins to realize that this kind of faith is all powerful.

Love Song for a Savior
"Love Song for a Savior" paints a lovely picture of the freedom we find in loving Jesus Christ. We know He is always nearby, but we must learn how to serve and follow Him in order to achieve that freedom.

Four Seven
"Four Seven" is a rather moody take on II Corinthians 4:7 celebrating the fact that the power placed inside us all is not our own.