Rush of Fools Albums (2)
What The Critics Say
Contemporary Christian fans can't get enough of the 'Bama boys. Given the tidal wave of success that has enveloped the band since its 2007 debut, expectations couldn't have been higher for their sophomore release. Their mega-hit "Undo" was ASCAP's most played Christian song of 2007, and their record ranked atop iTunes' Christian album chart. In other words, everyone wants these guys to succeed. So when they squeezed in the recording sessions for Wonder of the World during another long stretch on the road, it seemed improbable that it would follow their previous album's orbit. But credit lead man Kevin Huguley and the rest of the band for sticking to their guns and crafting another impressive worship record. Humility in tow, the band's theme of recognizing their true relationship with God makes for great midtempo pop music. This formula works best in their piano-based ballads like "The Only Thing Beautiful in Me" and "No Name." There is also the buoyant stage fodder of "Lose It All" and "There is Nothing." The closing "rap song" might not lend the boys any street cred, but it's a fun moment nonetheless. ~ Jared Johnson, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Guitarists Wes Willis and Kevin Huguley formed Rush of Fools at Auburn University in 2005 with a lineup that eventually included guitar/keyboard player J.D. Frazier, drummer Jamie Sharpe and bass guitarist/vocalist Jacob Chesnut -- all Alabama natives. The band gained quick notoriety despite constant references to their own humility and imperfection (their name, for one). Willis made the comment on ROF's website that, "I personally feel that we're not some extravagant band with incredibly, extra-ordinary talents." Their debut album was recorded with the help of studio musicians while two of the bandmembers finished high school. The appeal of the 'Bama boys was a shimmering combination of Chris Tomlin and Building 429 with sprinklings of By the Tree and Starfield. The one drawback to this sound was that, by 2007, it had dominated Christian radio waves for a number of years and showed a distinct lack of innovation. This hardly seemed a detriment to ROF, however. Lead single "Undo" reached number one on multiple radio charts, and the record became the number one Christian album on iTunes. A palette of worshipful, well-crafted songs and brilliant production lifted this CD to greater heights than perhaps their name suggests. ~ Jared Johnson, All Music Guide
