Jenny and Tyler – Faint Not

Description

Faint Not is an album by the American folk-pop duo Jenny & Tyler (husband-and-wife Tyler and Jenny Somers), self-released in November 2010. The album was produced by Tyler Somers and Paul Zimmerman-Clayton. Mixed by Shane D. Wilson

In their own words, Jenny and Tyler Sommers’ new release, ‘Faint Not’ “chronicles our journey of faith over the past year and a half. It’s about not growing weary in seeking truth, loving God, and loving people.” The thing that is obvious right from the get go is this duos ability at writing songs that deal with both the beautiful and ugly aspects of life, framed in the light of redemption. That they do so in a genuine and truthful way is the triumph of this beautiful, thoughful disc. Featuring Tyler’s Chris Martin-esque vocal delivery contrasted by Jenny’s floating, ethereal lines; the music is largely anchored in folk tradition, but can carry an experimental pop vibe at times. With influences that include Keane, Coldplay, The Civil Wars, and Mumford and Sons, the music alternates between bright/organic and darker/atmospheric depending on the tenor of the song. The title track serves as the albums fulcrum. It speaks of believers retaining a spirit of endurance and expectancy in the midst of heavy situations. The verses detail the circumstances of what our eyes see, while the choruses encourage us to hold tight to what our heart knows to be true. It’s a rare and beautiful thing when a song can contrast the concepts of sin and holiness in such a stark, believable way, much like the psalmists of the scriptures. «Dreaming of Peace», «Through Your Eyes», and «Holding On To Hope» also carry echoes of this approach, while «Carry Me» (featuring the vocals of Mac Powell) encourages the believer with promises of God’s eternal providence:

When I first met you I drew you in close to Me
Your weaknesses covered with strength and security
I’ve never left you, nor will I ever leave
child believe, child believe

The penultimate cut of the album is the Carter family classic, «Anchored In Love», lovingly rendered amidst tender harmonies and a traditional bluegrass combo of mandolin, stand-up bass, and sturdy acoustic guitar that reinforces the lyric relating the simple truth of God’s love for his people. Jenny and Tyler are masters at singing about the need to keep Christ in the center of our lives, and they do so honestly with a willingness to tackle the tough circumstances that add real depth to their experiences. [Shawn McLaughlin, Christian Musician, May/June 2011]

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CD tracklist:

01. Song for You – 4:49
02. This Is Just so Beautiful – 3:57
03. Dreaming of Peace – 5:33
04. Faint Not – 4:51
05. Psalm 46 – 3:18
06. Holding on to Hope – 5:04
07. Carry Me (feat. Mac Powell) – 3:39
08. Through Your Eyes – 5:03
09. As Long as Our Hearts Are Beating – 4:15
10. Anchored in Love – 3:20
Bonus Track:
11. Stop Staring at Me – 3:58

Note: Re-issued on 12-inch vinyl LP by One Eyed Cat Music ‎in 2017. Available at Bandcamp: https://jennyandtyler.bandcamp.com/album/faint-not

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