Strong Tower reviews, charts and what not...
Phantom Tollbooth Nov 2007
This album evokes a sense of sadness and longing in certain spots which can almost bring one to tears.
It is not a collection of happy or joyous tunes, yet it is an album which is filled with the reality of a life worth living.
I love this album and would highly recommend it to anyone who loves great music and honest writing.
The writing, playing, singing, production, everything concerned with this album just screams professionalism at its best.
Hunt this album down, get it and revel in its wonder.
5 out of 5 stars. Read the full review here.
HM Magazine Nov/Dec 2007
Sometimes taking a few years off out of the public spotlight is good for a musician ...
for they may come back with strong, fresh, and creative material like Tim McAllister did with Strong Tower.
Whether it’s quirky alternative pop-influenced rock like "Million" or the chill horns in "Last Prayer,"
McAllister seems to comfortably settle into a sonic spectrum that’s heavily influenced by equal parts David Byrne and David Bowie.
Smart instrumentation – as opposed to "over-playing" and self-indulgence – take centerstage,
like the afore-mentioned horns or piano, guitars and brushes on the drums.
You might recall McAllister’s fine voice with his alt-rock band Flock 14 from the late 80s and Graceland/Frontline Records.
(Doug Van Pelt)
Strong Tower receives CDBaby Editor's Pick
With over 189,000 albums to choose from CDBaby Editor's picked Strong Tower in both the Adult Alternative Pop/Rock and Alternative CCM categories.
Photograph is #1 Pop song on Soundclick
The song Photograph topped SoundClick's Pop charts hitting #1 on Tuesday Sept 11.
#1 in Pop (spans 13 pop categories with over 74,000 songs)
#1 in Pop/Rock
#10 song overall at SoundClick (spanning all categories with over 2.5 million songs)
GarageBand reviews
Authentic
Serious ballad slowly meanders its way with emotion and purpose... authentic spirituality in lyrics and well produced.
Soon the Morning Comes Reviewed by: RichardFilaccio Yreka, California 9/14/2007
The drums are driving and controlled. The piano is soothing. The vocals are smoky and mature. Great tune.
Soon the Morning Comes Reviewed by: hymi0601 from Little Falls, Minnesota 9/15/2007
Sense of glory and wonder... I hear hints of bowie in the vocal
Soon the Morning Comes Reviewed by: inkitform 9/19/2007
Bowie-esque melody and singing
AndyJohnson from Middlesbrough, Teesside, United Kingdom 9/172007
