| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Exit Zine | not rated[1] |
| Freak Music | not rated |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | not rated link[2] |
| 7ball | not rated[3] |
| HM | not rated[4] |
So Far from Home is the first installment in a space-themed trilogy released by Christian rock band Brave Saint Saturn. This release contains less elements of the trilogy's plot that was developed in the two subsequent albums, opting for a more general feeling of darkness and loneliness. It was released in 2000.
Lyricist Reese Roper shows his typical awareness of social issues, albeit with an unusual melancholy.[4] "Under Bridges" samples clips from the Apollo 8 Genesis reading[1] and tackles homelessness, through a contemporary interpretation of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats.[4] "Two-Twenty-Nine" keeps with the space theme, beginning with a clip from the countdown sequence of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, and relays the personal loss of his grandmother.[4]
The album cover includes NASA image STS082-320-029.
Track listing
- "Prologue"
- "Space Robot Five"
- "Independence Day"
- "Shadow Of Def"
- "Resistor"
- "Fireworks"
- "Under Bridges"
- "Data Stream One"
- "Rocketown"
- "Moon Burns Bright"
- "Two-Twenty-Nine"
- "Gloria"
Personnel
- Reese Roper - Lead Vocals
- Mike Busbee - Keyboard
- Jeff Campitrelli - Drums and percussion
- Scott Kerr - Electric Guitar
- Tony Lacido - Bass
- Masaki Liu - Strings & guitar
- Big Lou The Accordion Princess - Accordion
- Micah Ortega - Turntables
- Monica Smith - Background Vocals
- Frank Tate - "Mad Rap Skills"
- Andrew Verdechhio - Drums
- Eric Wood - Drums
References
- ^ a b James M. Branum. "Reviews / so far from home". Archived from the original on 2006-03-12.
- ^ DiBiase, John (2000-06-05). "reviews / So Far from Home". Jesus Freak Hideout.
- ^ Macintosh, Dan (July–August 2000). "reviews / So Far from Home". 7ball (31): 46. ISSN 1082-3980.
- ^ a b c d Gordon (a girl called) (September–October 2000). "Reviews / So Far from Home". HM (85): 69. ISSN 1066-6923.