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…Something to Be

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Adam R. Holz
Bob Smithouser

Album Review

Pro-Social Content

“Problem Girl” tells a young woman to be herself and not let peers fuel self-doubt. “Fallin’ to Pieces” prescribes perseverance and prayer to a hurting soul. Recovery is both a personal responsibility (“When the Heartache Ends”) and a community effort (“Ever the Same,” “I Am an Illusion,” “All That I Am”). Thomas’ goals include relational healing (“Lonely No More”) and leaving a positive legacy (“My, My, My”). As if inspired by Matthew 5:16 and Proverbs 25:11, the latter states, “Let your bright light shine/Let your words live on/Far beyond this life.” The tender piano ballad “Now Comes the Night” pledges lifelong companionship. With great enthusiasm, “Streetcorner Symphony” urges “sisters and brothers of every different color” to look toward a brighter day.

Objectionable Content

Ambiguous lines refer to lovers (“Lonely No More,” “When the Heartache Ends”) and an overnight comforter (“Fallin’ to Pieces”). An s-word mars the title track. “I Am an Illusion” suggests metaphysical confusion.

Summary Advisory

Thomas bares his soul, often mixing promise and pain within the same song. But the prevailing sense is that good things await those who bear one another’s burdens and refuse to wave the white flag. Young fans of his style may also enjoy ’90s CCM band Big Tent Revival.

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Adam R. Holz

After serving as an associate editor at NavPress’ Discipleship Journal and consulting editor for Current Thoughts and Trends, Adam now oversees the editing and publishing of Plugged In’s reviews as the site’s director. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children. In their free time, the Holzes enjoy playing games, a variety of musical instruments, swimming and … watching movies.

Bob Smithouser