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| Disclaimer: If you don't like Christian Parodies of Rock music, you won't like Mark Bradford. That being the case, why waste your time reading this stuff? It would be much better for you to go praise the Lord in a way that is acceptable to you rather than get all caught up in the emotions associated with this subject. | |||
| RPM Volume Five (Released 2001) Tracks: 1. He Loves You (parody of "She Loves You" by the Beatles) | |||
He Loves YouLyrics: good Comments: While not as energetic as the original Beatles' tune, this is a good cover of the song. The lead vocals aren't quite as strong as they need to be on the "yeah, yeah, yeah" but otherwise this is an excellent performance. Of course, the lyrics are about as meaningful as those in the original song (translation: they're weak), but Mark's lyrics are true to the original song and that's what makes this parody work. BelieveLyrics: good Comments: Okay, I don't remember the original Cher song well enough to compare this one against the original, but I really do like this tune (even though it's borderline disco, gasp). The vocals are good on this one. I Want it God's WayLyrics: good Comments: Well, if you can't sing as high as the "Backstreet Boys" you can always transpose. No complaint from me (I do the same thing when I use "There is But One Way" with the kids where I've worked). Still, after having heard ApologetiX' "I Want in That Place" this version isn't up to the same standards. The vocals are actually good on this track; I rated them "fair to good" simply because of the key change used to avoid a "difficult to sing track." Of course, you can always listen to my version and then tell me "Who are *you* to complain about Mark Bradford?" Turning ChristianeseLyrics: good to excellent Comments: Okay, I missed "Turning Japanese" but this song is great all on its own. One of the songs that justifies the purchase of this CD. Here's another true parody that will have you busting up while listening to the song. The Way He Loves MeLyrics: good Comments: Although I've heard the original song, it's been a while and I'm not real familiar with it so I can't compare this one with the original. Sounds close enough through dim memories, but I still won't try to compare it to the original. The performance good on this track. If you're a Faith Hill fan, you'll probably like this tune even if it's not totally true to the original. I Still Haven't Got What I'm Praying ForLyrics: good to excellent Comments: U2 fans will dig this one. One of the better covers Mark Bradford does. Great lyrical/parodical treatment of this subject; absolutely hilarious. Raindrops Keep Falling on My BoatLyrics: excellent Comments: Okay, I must admit that I have a weakness for Noah songs. It's hard to do a bad Noah parody. Personal biases aside, this song is great. Buy the CD for this one. If you're a B.J. Thomas fan, you'll have to get this one. Great song to play for kids in a Sunday School class too. All Prayed UpLyrics: good Comments: In other reviews I've really blasted Mark's band for their Elvis parodies. They actually do a decent job on this one. The lyrics could be stronger, but the vocals are just as good as any decent Elvis impersonator. Wake Up Lazy ChristianLyrics: fair to good Comments: This is a good performance; it sounds just like the Everly Brothers. The lyrics just don't work for me as well as they ought to. Can't explain it; it seems that I should like this song, but the parody is lost on me. Take My Sins AwayLyrics: good Comments: Hey, if you liked the original Berlin tune (from "Top Gun") you're gonna love this one. Excellent performance and good lyrics. | |||