Worldwide (CD - 2003)

Additional personnel includes: Lisa Apple, Marcia Ware (vocals); Sam Ashworth (acoustic guitar, bass, background vocals); David Alan (violin); Anthony La Marchina (cello); Charlie Peacock (piano, background vocals); Blair Masters (Hammond B-3 organ); Tim "Yogi" Watts, John Hammond (drums); Jason Burkum (percussion, background vocals); Ken Lewis (percussion); David Larring, Mooki Taylor, Nathan Dantzler (programming); Kimberly Washington, Tanjala Wright, Darryn Ray, Leanne Palmore (background vocals).

Recorded at Oceanway, Nashville, Tennessee; West Main Studios, Franklin, Tennessee; The Sound Kitchen, Cool Springs, Tennessee.

WORLDWIDE won the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album.

Personnel: Tyler Burkum (vocals, guitar, Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards); Mike Lee (vocals, piano); Mark Stuart (vocals, percussion); David Davidson (violin, strings); Anthony LaMarchina (cello); Bob Mason , David Angell (strings); Charlie Peacock (piano, background vocals); David Alan (organ); John Hammond , Ben Cissell (drums); Jason Burkum (percussion, background vocals); Ken Lewis (percussion); Nathan Dantzler, Dave Larring (programming); Darryn Ray, Tanjala Wright, Kim Washington, LeAnne Palmore (background vocals).

Audio Mixers: Joe Bladridge; Nathan Dantzler; Shane D. Wilson.

Recording information: Art House Studio; Dark Horse Recording, Franklin, TN; East McKnight Studio, Murfreesboro, TN; Ocean Way, Nashville, TN; The Sound Kitchen, Cool Springs, TN; West Main Studios, Franklin, TN.

Editor: Biggs.

Photographer: Kerri McKeehan Stuart.

In a career spanning 12 years, Audio Adrenaline has very little to prove. Still, with its eighth studio release, entitled Worldwide, the band forges forward with a wall of sound that merges the band's pop sensibilities with all-out edgy modern rock. Produced by rock veteran Charlie Peacock, cuts like the title track, "Pour Your Love Down," and "Dirty" are guitar gems. Tyler Burkum regains that signature distorted tone that he's had over the years, as both tunes echo the brilliance of some of the band's past creations. Audio Adrenaline's ability to weave crafty, reverent lyrics with modern power ballads is evidenced on tunes like "Pierced" and the worshipful radio remix of the band's heartfelt "Ocean Floor." Somewhere between the ballads and the harder guitar-driven cuts are tunes like the acoustic-laced "Strong" and the vocally pleasing "Leaving Ninety-Nine," which come off as very listenable. What Worldwide offers is a band that has reached a creative peak with the opus. The disc has an incredible live feel, with Mark Stuart's vocals never sounding better. Audio Adrenaline marches through 11 tracks that are lined in silver and gold, evidencing a band that has the ability to fill several musical niches with riches. ~ Steven Douglas Losey

After releasing seven albums in eight years (including the current disc WORLDWIDE), there is no sign of relenting for Audio Adrenaline. The band coins a new phrase with the aptly titled "Church Punks," a fitting description of their marriage of rock attitude and deep faith. Guitarist Tyler Burkum steps up to the microphone for lead vocal duties on "Pierced" (with a sweeping gospel chorus backing him up) and "Leaving Ninety Nine," showing that he's more than up to the task. While 2001's Grammy nominated LIFT paid musical tribute to the band's devotion to both rock legends U2 (an obvious influence) and their devoted faith, WORLDWIDE shows Audio Adrenaline leaning more towards being themselves, which is more than one could pray for. minimize