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	May 3, 2004 Worship Leader Magazine Prayers, 1000 generations/simplistic records by Davin Seay Prayers, the debut independent album from 1000 generations, the worship team of the Indianapolis Vineyard, is a remarkably assured, evocative and engaging offering from a group who has opened up worship's expressive vocabulary by making the most of dynamics inherent in their original material. There is much on this collection of a dozen original tracks for other church-based worship recording projects to emulate. More than simply a rendering of live service, 1000 generations has constructed a seamless thematic flow within the confines of the recording studio, evincing a remarkable grasp of the essentials of the medium. This is, in the best sense, a "concept album," a gracefully conceived and executed musical journey encompassing a full range of emotions and insight. Constructed largely around simple percussive/piano arrangements, prayers is less a showcase of the group's modest individual talents than it is a sum that is larger than its parts - which, it could be argued, is the goal of true worship to begin with. That's no small accomplishment: throughout this very special album, 1000 generations remains true to a singular vision, a way of speaking to and about God that is as liberating as it is exhilarating. From its resplendent cover art to its delicate aural accents, prayers is the best new album of the year. www.worshipleader.com		Reviews & Press 09.01.05 Grassroots Music Magazine 11.01.04 Relevant Magazine 09.01.04 About.com 05.03.04 Worship Leader Magazine 04.16.04 Christianity Today 04.15.04 INtake Weekly
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