Jadon Lavik The Road Acoustic
Music, album reviews — By camaren on October 16, 2009 at 8:16 pmJadon Lavik has called BEC records his home for nearly six years. Despite this he has yet to garner much of a name in the worship industry. Yet he continues to faithfully release music, with this being his 4th record on the Tooth and Nail sub-label.
The Road Acoustic is, as its name suggests, an acoustic album. As such, it’s a nice change from the slick production sounds of worship giants such as Hillsong and so fourth. The simple struts of the guitar create an “at home” atmosphere, and listeners will feel as if they were sitting in a circle around a singer and his guitar.
Timing in at about 40 minutes, The Road Acoustic is easily that which can be enjoyed on a car ride, or plane flight. While nothing entirely original, Jadon’s take on worship is a breath of fresh air in an increasing gigantuan industry of those who care for nothing more then fame and profit, and for this alone he should be commemorated.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Street Date: October 20th, 2009
Label: BEC Recordings
Track Listing:
1.) Here Our Song
2.) Move On Faith
3.) Come Thou Fount
4.) Father
5.) Come To Me
6.) Come To Me End
7.) On The Outside
8.) What If
9.) Wondrous Love
10.) Mighty God
11.) Surrender
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4 Comments
10/16/09 …“he has yet to garner much of a name in the worship industry..?” That seems kind of harsh Camaren. Jadon’s simple guitar and “at home” quality is what I like about his music. Jadon is an honest to goodness Worship Leader, and I like “his take on worship.” I like to feel like he is sitting right there in the car with me as I drive from job to job. His songs speak to me, they comfort me, they encourage me.
Interesting, I might check him out. I agree with what you say about the industry regarding fame and profit, some of those giants keep putting out the same stuff over and over again. And to the other poster, I don’t think the review is harsh. It’s true – Jadon is relatively unknown.
10/22/09 Alex! Thanks for your interest – I was afraid I was the only one posting comments. My argument is that – I travel a lot with my work and I keep running into people who have heard of Jadon Lavik, or have even been to one of his worship concerts. So – I take it by “relatively unknown” you means Jadon hasn’t made it to some “industry profit chart?” Well, I hope you do give Jadon a listen, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, and maybe even share a moment of worship with us.
10/22/09 By the way I found a Jadon Lavik interview written by Andrew Greer posted at “ccmmagazine.com” You might enjoy reading it.