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The Altar and the Door
Casting Crowns
Retail Price (not our price): $17.98
Release Date: 2007-08-28
Manufacturer: Reunion
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
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Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
When you've become one of contemporary Christian music's biggest stars, there are a lot of temptations to change your sound or tone the message down a little to reach a larger audience. But the anthemic, guitar-based Casting Crowns simply use their music as a pulpit ever more. Despite (or, perhaps, because of) all the world tours, platinum records, and Dove and Grammy awards, the members of the band still serve as ministers at Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, GA. This is honest and often gorgeous music that deals with doubt and pain, and how difficult it can be to live up to one's principles. "Slow Fade," an irresistibly slow-burning number, counsels listeners not to stray: ""People never crumble in a day, it's a slow fade." The album's two covers--a rousing take of Steve Fee's "All Because of Jesus" and a spirited version of Chandler's "I Know You're There"--count among the album's many highlights. --Mike McGonigal

2) Product Description
After two Platinum-selling albums (Casting Crowns & Lifesong), one Platinum and one Gold live project (Live from Atlanta & Lifesong Live), numerous awards, and one of the most successful headlining tours in our industry, one might expect a different Casting Crowns. Those who meet this exceptional group, however, quickly realize they are still the same down-to-earth people with ministry at the heart of what they do both on the road, and in their local churches where each of the members serve on-staff or as laypeople, including lead singer/songwriter Mark Hall who still holds his post as youth pastor at his home church. Casting Crowns third album, The Altar and The Door, draws on this first-hand ministry experience with real people, real life struggle and the faith that overcomes. At the altar, everything makes sense, says Hall. When we re in the church and spending time with God, we know what we re supposed to do and how to live. Everything is black and white. But somewhere between the altar and the door, when we leave and go out into our lives, it all leaks out. Everything gets gray again. It s like we have these two lives, and the Christian life is the journey between the altar and door....trying to get the things you ve got in your head, into your hands, into your feet, and into your life. This album is all about that journey of realization, the struggles we encounter and the victory of seeing it as possible. The band is excited about the next ministry chapter to unfold, and is already planning Fall and Spring legs of The Altar and The Door Tour. With the debut radio single hitting in June and widespread media coverage starting late summer through the fall, this album is set to be another phenomenal release setting records and, more importantly, impacting hearts.

3) Album Description
Casting Crowns' frontman Mark Hall calls the band's work a ministry akin to what the world would call "preaching to the choir." In keeping with The Great Commission, Hall describes their music as a "ministry of discipleship." The members of Casting Crowns are currently ministers at Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church in McDonough, GA where the band plays during youth service. Mark Hall frequently conducts prayers and speaks in front of the group on Wednesdays.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) Not worth the money   [Rating: 2 out of 5]
I was really looking forward to getting this cd, but it definitely wasn't what I was expecting. There are a couple great songs on it, but most lyrics lack substance while seeming to try to tell you that they are imparting wisdom. Definitely music driven, but NOT lyric driven. Having said that the music is good, but I bought it for more than the tunes. If it were in a deep discount bargain bin I might buy it again, but probably not. Peace. ~~~mary

2) Best yet   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I love Casting Crowns. I have every CD. This one is wonderful, too. I love the harmonies, and the strong lead vocals. I play this CD everyday and sing along! It is uplifting.

3) Beautiful   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I love Casting Crowns. This is another great CD. I don't like the "talking" parts that much. But I do like the song "East to West"

4) East to West --- A Great CD   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Casting Crowns is touring right now, with Leeland and John Waller. This album is at the core of the show --- three hours plus of strong music, amazing praise, and thoughtful reflection. After Leeland has crooned "Carried to the Table" Casting Crowns takes the stage with an up-tempo praise set that absolutely rocks the house. See CC in concert --- meanwhile grab this CD and play it in your car, garage, home, office --- everywhere!Dr. David FrisbieThe Center for Marriage & Family StudiesAuthor of Raising Great Kids on Your Own: A Guide and Companion for Every Single Parent

5) A song to shake you up   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Bought Casting Crowns "The Altar and the Door" CD and have listened to it a number of times. The third song, called "Slow Fade" is a delicious haunting melody with words that slap you around-in a good sort of way. Indeed, we are led astray by small, seemingly insignificant decisions.