The Sunrise is "a revolutionary contemporary Christian band" - NeuFutur Magazine.
with a sound "compared to 'a Christian Wilco' and the White Stripes" - Jesusfreakhideout.com.
and song writing compared to "70's Paul McCartney, Seals & Crofts, Don McLean and Todd Rundgren" - Goldmine Magazine.
Visit The Sunrise's Official Website: www.TheSunriseMusic.com
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and member of the Byrds, Chris Hillman, called The Sunrise"sweet, melodic and moving," and said, "the joy of music lives in our hearts and souls, one of many gifts bestowed by our Lord and so beautifully conveyed by The Sunrise band."
Christianity Today Magazine called The Sunrise's debut album, Spread The Word,"a fine album with pointed lyrics addressing romantic love, social justice, pride, emotional abuse, spiritual transformation and even an altar call."
Interestingly, in 2010, The Plain Dealer in Cleveland said The Sunrise"sounds like Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young and Jesus."
This would prove to be an astute foresight, as The Sunrise is blessed to have Crosby Stills Nash & Young drummer Joe Vitale as a special guest on the title track of our second album, We Have Not Heard.
In addition, the amazing guitar work of Phil Keaggy graces the first three tracks of our 2012 sophomore release; We Have Not Heard, Judgement Day, and Like The Sunrise.
...so there is all this, but it is nothing if it is not all about Jesus. We pray that this isn't about us, but always about giving the Glory due to Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.