Bebo Norman’s latest release, Ocean, is a folky journey into one man’s faith, while stripping away all the fluff that some like to add to their music. It was never Bebo’s intention to be a singer/songwriter. He likes his old 70′s Bronco (reflected in the window on the cover art) and he enjoys his family and working on his home. Fortunately, for us he listened to friends who urged him to try music.
Ocean is a great mix of pop and folk that can appeal to a large number of listeners. This is his best work to date. He includes worship in the first two tracks called ” Everything I Hoped You’d Be”, and ”Here Goes”. Then journeys to a place that wraps you in the arms of Christ.
There is no let down on this cd, just changes in tempo. Truley a cd, that can be played over and over with out disappointment.
Bebo’s best writing is when he shares his faith and his longing to see God face to face. Many of us are like Thomas: We wonder and doubt. Bebo shares his ongoing quest to be the man God wants him to be and be pleasing in our Lord’s sight.
Listening to this cd, the contemplative listener will be absorbed into the words, pulled in by the music and fascinated with Bebo’s truthfulness. It’s so rare when an artist is so willing to share their bare bones.
Go get the CD,” Ocean”, by Bebo Norman. Great musicians surround the songs, Bebo’s lyrics will touch your heart and take you to a new understanding of the place you have with God. Prayerful, worshipful and meaningful is what the listener will find when they listen to “Ocean” by Bebo Norman.
Wow…what a great review! Its makes me want to rush right out and buy the CD.
Awesome review! It is a great CD. Bebo is one of the best of the best!
Looks like a great one! Thanks for the detailed review. I love Bebo’s music and look forward to hearing this CD.