Rise

by Building 429

Overview

The Gospel Music Association's 2005 New Artist of the Year didn't fall completely susceptible to the sophomore slump on Rise. The follow-up to their smash debut Space in Between Us walks the same line between neo-grunge and adult alternative as Lifehouse, Jeremy Camp and Kutless. Though formulaic in its approach, the album shines with earnest lyrics and gimmick-free power riffs. Rather than following in the path of Switchfoot by leaving lyrical interpretations to the listener, Jason Roy and company rely on messages that are virtually impossible to misinterpret. This makes most songs easy to digest, but it also causes the album to suffer from a lack of momentum, particularly in the middle. Their flirtations with modern rock beg for more exploration. The album starts with the promising rock anthems "Searching for a Savior" and "Fearless," the latter of which draws easy comparisons to Default. After that point, the band settles into a holding pattern of sorts, albeit one that produces a succession of alternative radio hits like "Home" and "I Belong to You." The most curious addition is their interpretation of Blessid Union of Souls' "I Believe," which takes several listens to realize its place on a rock record. Rise leaves you with the premonition that Building 429 is only a couple of fist-pumping hits away from greatness. After all, Lifehouse had the mega-hit ballad "You and Me," but what put them on the map was the toe-tapping pace of "Hanging by a Moment." ~ Jared Johnson

Product Details

Release Date:	03/14/2006
Label:	Word Distribution
UPC:	0080688640521

Tracks

1. Searching for a Savior
2. Fearless
3. Home
4. I Belong to You
5. Fighting to Survive
6. Because You're Mine
7. I Believe (With Jesus Is the Answer)
8. Rise
9. Now That It's Over
10. Empty
11. Alive

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Building 429   Primary Artist
Michael Tait   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Kristin Wilkinson   Viola
Michael Mellett   Vocals (Background)
David Davidson   Violin
Tom Bukovac   Guitar (Acoustic)
Scotty Beshears   Bass
Paul Bowden   Guitar
David Angell   Violin
Monisa Angell   Viola
Ken Lewis   Drums,Percussion
Jason Roy   Guitar,Vocals
Michael "Tich" Anderson   Drums
Jesse Garcia   Piano,Guitar,Vocals
Matt Walker   Cello

Technical Credits

Michael Mellett   Duet
Shane D. Wilson   Mixing
Scotty Beshears   Composer,Group Member
Mac Powell   Composer
Jim Dineen   Engineer
Michael Tait   Duet
Otto Price   Executive Producer
Monroe Jones   Producer
Andrew Mendelson   Mastering
Eliot Sloan   Composer
Jason Roy   Composer,Group Member
Chris Yoakum   Assistant Engineer
Matthew "Ammo" Senatore   Composer
Cheryl H. McTyre   A&R
Katherine Petillo   Cover Art,Creative Director
Jamie Kiner   Production Coordination
Aaron Rapoport   Photography
Brent Kaye   Digital Editing
David Kaufman   Stylist,Wardrobe
Bethany Newman   Design
Michael "Tich" Anderson   Group Member
Thomas Vasquez   Management
John Baldwin   Digital Editing
Jesse Garcia   Composer,Group Member