A party-loving lady so “Busy Being Fabulous” that she neglected her family is warned to take it easy. “Long Road Out of Eden,” “Business as Usual” and “Frail Grasp on the Big Picture” all present sobering assessments of America’s selfish appetites and excesses, noting that in the long run they will be our undoing. A man pledges the best of his love to a new partner on “No More Cloudy Days.” Similarly, “You Are Not Alone” seeks to leave a friend with a peaceful, easy feeling (“Say goodbye to all your pain and sorrow … I will always be your friend”). The singer, suffering a heartache tonight, promises to change his ways tomorrow if it will save a relationship (“What Do I Do With My Heart”). Wise counsel on “Fast Company” cautions a young celebrity to resist life in the fast lane. The past may be already gone, but it’s not too late to affect the future on “Do Something” and the sweet “It’s Your World Now,” which passes the baton of duty and promise.
There are several fleeting references to making love, others to drinking wine. “Frail Grasp on the Big Picture” paints religious hypocrites with a broad brush.
Melancholy breakup songs. Incisive social commentary. Minor flaws, but a very scenic Road.
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.
