Out of Eden "Hymns" Review by Deborah Lee

Growing up, I wasn't a big fan of hymns. I found hymns, at least in the way that they were arranged and sung at my childhood church, to be quite dull. The lack of "beats" and "catchy hooks" made whatever profound meanings these hymn lyrics had to offer fall on deaf ears. And from what I've gathered among other music lovers of my generation, I think it's safe to say that I wasn't the only one in this boat.

That being said, Out of Eden took upon a rather difficult project and has done a fantastic job of "making old things new." By juxtaposing ancient lyrics with modern sounds of R&B, funk, soul, and even rock, Out of Eden breathes new life into these age-old hymns. It's taken listening to "Hymns" to open my deafened ears.

So what am I hearing now that I haven't heard before? The profound lyrics! The catchy beats and musical phrases quickly disarmed any pretenses I had, allowing me to clearly hear the time-tested truths found in the lyrics of songs such as "Be Still My Soul," and "My Faith Has Found a Resting Place," which have both become my personal favorites.

Lisa Kimmey said, "Our only hope is to somehow capture the spirit and essence of these hymns and use our voice to carry that message to a new generation, but most importantly bless the Lord. It's our tribute."

Lisa - I am that new generation. Thank you for opening my ears. And I know that there are many more ears that will be opened through "Hymns."