Pages (CD - 2007)

Additional personnel: Taylor Johnson (electric guitar); Gabe Scott (banjo); Claire Indie (cello); Dave Hodges (piano); Josh Moore (keyboards); Todd Cromwell (bass guitar); Will Hunt, Joey Parish (drums).

Starting with their 2002 debut album, PSALMS, Christian pop duo Shane & Shane built up a substantial following with their anthemic, melodic sound. The fifth album from singer-songwriters Shane Barnard and Shane Everett picks up right where the others left off, merging pop, rock, and folk with faith-based themes in a seamless way. While there's no denying the overt spiritual imagery in the lyrics, PAGES' sonic blueprint bears echoes of Coldplay, Crowded House, and Gavin Degraw, and is capable of carrying some listeners away regardless of theological inclinations. minimize