MUSIC
REVIEWS
THE CLASSIC CRIME ‘WHAT WAS DONE VOL. 1’
Genre: Worship - Label: BC Music
Reviewed by: Leah St John - Rating: 5 (out of 5)
First off, don’t expect an all-new album from The Classic Crime. While there are two allnew tracks on What Was Done: Volume 1 - A Decade Revisited, it is the first installment
consisting of acoustic and rearranged versions of some of The Classic Crimes most
popular songs from their works of the past decade.
This album showcases a different side of The Classic Crime - a more mellow, melodic side
that showcases how much the band has matured and grown in their musical abilities over
the years. Needless to say, all of the new and pre-existing lyrics shine alongside the
superb musical arrangements throughout.
The two new tracks, “Selfish” and “Where Did You Go”, are wonderful additions to The Classic Crime’s catalogue. As for the acoustic
and rearranged takes on older tracks, the lyrics remain the same, and the general flow of the songs haven’t been immensely changed.
However, the rearranged musical and vocal elements bring a new feel to the pre-existing songs. Between Matt MacDonald’s powerful
and emotive vocals, acoustic guitars, additional strings, keys, and percussion, What Was Done: Volume 1 - A Decade Revisited lets fans
see the stripped back, unplugged side of The Classic Crime. The resulting songs have been renewed… they have been given a new
lease of life.
Much like with the release of their ’07 release Acoustic EP: Seattle Sessions, this album proves again that The Classic Crime are not
bound by their rock roots, but can branch out and create beautiful and fantastically arranged acoustically driven music.
SHUREE ‘BE THE CHANGE’
Genre: Pop - Label: BEC Recordings
Reviewed by: Leah St John - Rating: 4 (out of 5)
The six song EP, Be the Change, is pop-artist Shuree’s label debut. This up- [