Jeremy Casella's New CD, Recovery
A Piece of Christian Modern Art By a Nashville Singer-Songwriter
Jeremy Casella shows that Christians can make art just as well as everybody else with his newest CD, Recovery.
Jeremy Casella’s latest album, Recovery, is a masterpiece from top to bottom. The lyrics are moving, Casella’s voice is stirring, and the music blows the listener away. When the first track plays, the initial reaction is that this is going to be a good CD. When the last note of the last song fades, jaws are on the floor. Everything about the CD is that good.
Jeremy Casella Writes Moving Christian Lyrics
Casella proves that he is far more than a singer/songwriter. He is a master word smith, making common Christian concepts seem new. In “The Curse” he tackles the doubt and depression all people feel. The lyrics in this song bleed from Casella’s soul. He laments, “Oh my love, fell naked and ashamed/ does my savior even know my name? Have I been left by the side of the road? With an empty song to sing, am I standing on my own?”
In Revelation, John tells one of the churches that they have been charged with forsaking their first love. Casella breathes new life into this concept in “First Love”. He starts with “You run with the wind in your face/ You stand like a child of grace/ And this blood on your hands/ Is the wine on your lips/ From whose body you’ve broken/ And betrayed with a kiss.”
Jeremy Casella Sings Beautifully
Many times songwriters do not make the best singers. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Dylan would never be accused of being an excellent singer, but his voice is loved by many. While Casella could go toe to toe with Dylan in the lyrics department, he pulls ahead of Dylan in vocals.
Casella sometimes sounds like a young Paul McCartney. There are moments that could be from Sgt. Pepper’s. But Casella does put his own signature on his songs and cannot be blamed of being a copycat of any artist. In the aforementioned “Curse”, the vocals are melancholy bringing the listener with Casella in the pit in a way that only can be done by him.
Recovery Has Excellent Musicians
Casella proves that he can craft lyrics and he shows that he can belt out a tune, but he also knows how to make excellent music. One way he does this is by using only the cream of the crop. With names like Cason Cooley, Ben Shive, and Matt Slocum, the music on Recovery is almost guaranteed to be incredible.
Casella is no slouch himself. He shows his musical ability by playing a variety of instruments, including glockenspiel, piano, and acoustic guitar. He even graces us with an instrumental piece, “Study in F”. Casella blends everything together, adding "producer" to the list of things he excels in.
Recovery Is Excellent Christian Art
If there is ever any doubt that Christians can create art as good as secular artists, they just need to grab a copy of Recovery. Casella paints pictures with lyrics and music throughout the whole CD. It’s a beautiful world full of light and darkness, just like the real one.
