Audio Adrenaline

Hello everyone!

Today I'm going to talk about Audio Adrenaline. They have always been one of my top bands because of their great sound and heartfelt lyrics. They play light rock, hard rock, and what I would call gospel rock. They have great lyrics that are fun to sing, but have a deeper meaning as soon as you take a closer look. This is one of my favorite things about Christian music, each song has levels of understanding. Audio Adrenaline is a great example of this. As soon as you pause and think, you'll get a great idea to ponder.


I have three of Audio Adrenaline's albums, Hit Parade, Worldwide, and Until My Heart Caves In. Hit Parade is a compilation of their greatest hit songs. And what a true statement that is, you can easily tell that Hit Parade slams 17 of their best tracks into one. Your first Audio Adrenaline CD should definitely be Hit Parade. The first song on the album, Will Not Fade, starts the album off with a strong statement:

What I am, and who I am

Is never gonna change
The hits will come
But I will not be swayed
I've always been
What I am
The world can clearly see
I won't fade away

A clear statement about the band's solid faith that will not fade. The "hits will come" - the times our faith is challenged - "but I will not be swayed." It's an awesome song with a great electric guitar riff that continues throughout.

The 7th song on the album, Big House, is possibly Audio Adrenaline's most popular song ever. It talks about our father's "big house," its expanse, and place for all of us.

It's a big big house
with lots and lots a room
A big big table
with lots and lots of food
A big big yard
where we can play football
A big big house 
Its my Fathers house

When I had the incredible chance to go to Soulfest 2005, even the band that played BEFORE
Audio Adrenaline talked about how crazy the crowd would go when Audio Adrenaline played Big House. They were right on, as soon as Audio Adrenaline got on stage, everyone in the crowd was screaming "BIG HOUSE, BIG HOUSE!!!" Basically, my point is that Big House is an outstanding song that you shouldn't miss!

Songs from Hit Parade that earn (at least) an honorable mention follow: Get Down, because of it's great beat and message: "I get down, and he lifts me up." Underdog, for it's display of Audio Adrenaline's unique electric guitar style and declaration that even when you're "In last place, if a place at all" there's hope for the Underdog. And finally, Rest Easy, for its calming voice: "Rest easy, have no fear, I love you perfectly, love drives out fear, I'll take your burden, you take My grace. Rest easy, in My embrace."

Hit Parade's Cover Photo

Worldwide was actually the first Audio Adrenaline album I bought. It also has many great songs with strong points. Go and Be has a great message of living life to the fullest, and learning from your shortcomings along the way, "Go, and be nothing less than you, every single day... run with your life and you will find all of the things that you've left behind." Pierced is a beautiful gospel rock song that asks Jesus to "Make me, take me, break me," and thanks him for forgiving our sins.

Worldwide's Cover Photo

As for the album Until My Heart Caves In, sadly, it's not as good as the earlier two. One of the reasons for this is that Mark Stuart, the band's lead vocalist, is sadly losing his voice. But it has a couple great tunes. Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher is one of them, it's a classic oldies song with the Christian aspects stressed. It's a great tune to sing along to. Until My Heart Caves In is the other one. It declares "I'm a warrior, with a warrior's heart, and it burns for you... I won't give up... I will sing your name until my heart caves in." It's a good beat with strong singing.

Until My Heart Caves In Cover Photo

Thanks for reading! I am planning articles about MercyMe's Christmas Sessions, David Crowder Band, and John Reuben. Please check back soon!

John