The Outsiders

Performer: Needtobreathe
Engineer: Seth Bolt; Jim Scott; Kevin Dean; Rick Beato; Brian Scheuble...
Producer: Jim Scott; John Alagia; Rick Beato...
Distributor: Word Distribution

Notes: Personnel: Sara Watkins (vocals); Tania Maxwell Clements, David Hancock , Carolyn Hancock, Jeanne Johnson (strings); Scotty Wilbanks (piano, organ). Audio Mixers: Seth Bolt; Jim Scott ; John Alagia. Photographer: Tec Petaja. Led by brothers Bear and Bryant "Bo" Rinehart, Needtobreathe are firmly planted in the late-`90s adult-alternative sound of groups such as Collective Soul, Train, and Goo Goo Dolls, infusing their arena-ready rock with faith-driven (but not preachy) lyrics with just a touch of a gospel influence. While far from being industry pariahs, Needtobreathe seem to relish their position as Christian rock artists working largely out-of-step with current trends, wearing the label on the title of their third album, THE OUTSIDERS. From searing blues-inflected numbers ("Prisoner") to Southern-styled gospel rockers ("Lay `Em Down") to emotive ballads ("These Hard Times"), the album heralds the band's own unique stamp on CCM vis-�-vis alternative rock.

A Christian rock act hailing from South Carolina, Needtobreathe, featuring brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart, mines the same adult-alternative vein as Train and Collective Soul. In fact, the latter band's frontman, Ed Roland, even co-produced the group's sophomore album, THE HEAT, helping it to reach the Billboard 200 charts. While some CCM ensembles downplay their spiritual beliefs, Needtobreathe is perfectly comfortable displaying its religious faith, as exemplified by the single "Signature of Divine (Yahweh)."

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