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In the interest of disclosure I'll mention that I am no longer as susceptible to the frantic evangelicism of Savior as I once was. But I must say that the "product" of salvation has come a long way since I sang in a Christian rock band (Psalms 151) back in the '70s. Savior's beautifully lush instrumentals and edgy alternative arrangements will have twentysomething crowds on their feet--and dancing if they aren't Southern Baptists.

And even I am susceptible to such hook-laden pop, no matter my own state of belief. My favorite song in this beautiful 12-song set was Wonderful Counselor, but I found something to like about every song.

I'm not sure this qualifies as "seasonal" Christmas music. It plays more like Christian pop. But no matter. It was a lot of fun to listen to, and I'm sure there will be many Christmas listeners, even strict secularists, who will enjoy Savior, based solely on its production values and infectious, perky lyricism.

--Richard Banks
(Reviewed in 2007)

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From the liner notes:

Produced and Arranged by Sal Oliveri
Executive Producers: Bo Lotinsky and Bob Kauflin
Song Consultant: Mark Altrogge
Theological Consultant: Jeff Purswell

Recorded by Keith Compton at The Sound Kitchen (Franklin, TN)
Vocals and overdubs recorded by Sal Oliveri
Additional vocal production by Bob Kauflin
Additional lead vocal recording by David MacKenzie and Mark Altrogge
Choir recording by Michael Modesto at Classic Recording (Franklin, TN)

Lead Vocalists: Stephen Altrogge (1,4,9) Kyle Davis (1,6,7,10), Shannon Harris (5, 12) Mark Altrogge (3,8), Judah Groveman (11)

Drums and Percussion: Steve Brewster
Bass: Matt Pierson
Acoustic Guitar: Scott Dente (1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11), Mark Baldwin (1,7)
Nylon String Guitar: Mark Baldwin
Electric Guitar: Mark Baldwin
Piano, B3, Rhodes, Wurli, Synths, Strings, Orchestral Percussion: Sal Oliveri
Cello: Anthony Lamachina
BGVS: Rikki Kittleman (1,2,4,8), Terry White (3,4,10), Michelle Swift (1,4,7,8,11), Michael Mellett (12), Sal Oliveri (7,9,11), Kyle Davis(6), Molly Garrigan Reco Hight, Adam Herrod, Tom Lane, Calvin Nowell, Jaicob Soosemea, Carlissima Joseph, Drea Renee, Nia Allen, Nissi Walls, Tish Spence, Debbie Selby, Tasha Stevens, Sophie Bellevue

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Savior,
Celebrating the Mystery of God Become Man (NON-SEASONAL)

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