The Imposter...

Okay, it's time to talk about the 3rd element of one of my favorite groups of all time - Kevin Smith AKA Kevin Max. I am not sure exactly what it is about him, but Kevin is someone I sort of identify with.

I tend to see and hear Kevin as dark, complex, unusual... someone not mainstream... someone on the outside. These types of descriptions in an artist always intrigues me. These descriptions probably fits my line of thinking, because personally, I always consider myself outside of the mainstream as well.

I do know that we have similar, eclectic taste in music styles, and to me, of the 3 DC Talk members, with Kevin's most unusual voice, he has the most range. Even with their last CD together, I've noticed that he brought to their music a certain middle-eastern sound, which also strikes a chord within me for some reason.

As much as I enjoy each singer/songwriter in their own right, in my experience, their own individual style pales in comparison to when they combine each of their strengths. To me, their collaboration is magic...

SONG ON MY MIND: So far, I have enjoyed each song from Kevin's newest CD called The Imposter. HERE's a better review...

FADE TO RED - Kevin Max

Scriptural References: Rev. 6:12-13 & 22:1-3, Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:14-21

(bridge)
And we want everything to end
Just like Nostradamus said
Everything is left for dead
...fade to red

In the gust...of the wind...on your back...in your gut...in the tracks...of your mind
This is how it ends
Everywhere there's hope
There is oblivion

And we want everything to end
Just like Moses said
Everything that is parted then
...will fade to red

In the crest...of a wave...on the fields...of a plain...in a faraway land
It's all the same
Even when there's love
There is also hate

(chorus)
And when the sun breaks through the dark
We know were close to it... close to it
And when the sun shines through my heart
I know I am close to it... close to it

From the words of a mystic monk...to a drunk...on the edge...of a nightmare
So it is
Everywhere there's joy
There is also dread

From the throne...of a militant king...with the wings...of the fallen
As they start to sing
Inside I am just like you

These are all of the words that were formed before the blood
after the flood, feel the hand of love,
...and sing the song of songs from up above

To purchase this fantastic CD, please go HERE!
Kevin is also on MYSPACE!