Rise (CD - 2006)

Following up on its energetic full-length debut, SPACE IN BETWEEN US, Building 429 further refines its arena-ready Christian rock sound on 2006's RISE. Incorporating the sincerity and songcraft of Coldplay with the neo-grunge edge of Collective Soul, this Nashville-based band conveys its spirituality through majestic anthems such as "I Belong to You" and "Alive" (not to be confused with the Pearl Jam hit). While most of RISE consists of mid-tempo anthems, "Fighting to Survive" exudes upbeat, positively channeled aggression, and "Because You're Mine" proves to be a gentle tune of reassurance, rounding out a confident record that has enough melodic hooks to appeal to both secular and Christian audiences. minimize