Description
Say Your Prayers is an acoustic solo album by the American singer and songwriter Michael Roe of The Seventy Sevens fame, independently released on Fools of the World in 2002.
Michael Roe’s latest solo album, Say Your Prayers, is an introspective collection of songs that offer praise to God in the day-to-day joys and struggles, and everything that happens in between. Some listeners already know him as the bluesy frontman for the critically acclaimed 77s. Other listeners will discover Roe for the first time, and soon realize that he is not only a skilled guitarist and vocalist, but also an extremely talented solo artist who has the ability to bring universal messages to life through his songs.
Say Your Prayers is his third solo effort, and one in the catalogue of numerous projects he has been a part of, both individually and collectively, throughout his 20-year career as an artist. As a result, Roe has become highly recognized and well-respected by many. In whatever role he serves, Roe demonstrates that he desires not only to put forth finely crafted songs, but also to show himself in a very real way through what he writes.
Audiences can expect to hear rootsy, lightly folk-influenced numbers, mixed with pop-driven praise songs that speak from the heart. The strength of the project lies in the fact that Roe is a passionate songwriter who writes from an honest and transparent place. He is also not afraid to touch on some of the tougher issues our culture has to deal with. One example is the song «20 Years Gone», which talks about divorce. As a few lines of the lyrics relate: “And where’s the wound, the wounded soul/ Where did the pour soul go?/ He’s hiding out, the crowd they called, come out and play/ He won’t come out no more.”
Listeners will go on a musical journey, from the upbeat and stirring opening cut, «The Itch Is Back», to more acoustic and thoughtful ballads such as «What Holds On». Lighthearted praise songs like «Sunshine Down», «Lutheran Hymn» and «Say Your Prayers» offer a fresh twist on what it means to praise God in the big and small moments that life has to offer. With catchy melodies and memorable choruses, you can expect to explore various heights and depths with insightful songs that make a difference.
Written, recorded and studio produced by Roe on his independently owned Fools Of The World record label, Say Your Prayers features stellar vocals and acoustic guitar stylings throughout. The lyrics reflect a variety of themes and demonstrate the faith of a mature believer, one who is willing to reflect on his own experiences and share them with others. Say Your Prayers encourages us that even in life’s difficulties and trials, there is a greater hope, joy and promise that we have to live for. [Relevant Magazine, July 2002]
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CD tracklist:
01. The Itch Is Back – 4:16
02. What Holds On – 3:24
03. Sunshine Down – 3:00
04. Sit In The Silence – 3:02
05. 20 Years Gone – 3:34
06. Lutheran Hymn – 3:17
07. Say Your Prayers – 3:28
08. Hobo Messiah – 3:51
Note: Available at Bandcamp: https://michaelroe.bandcamp.com/album/say-your-prayers
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