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Ignite EP

by Eyes of Eli

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    New EP Ignite released February 11, 2014
    Recorded and produced with Dan Uphoff at Full Circle Recording in Chesterfield, Va
    Mastered by Jamie King at Basement Recording in Winston-Salem, NC

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1.
RISE UP! The widow’s weeping and grieving, Over the loss of her son. But then a stranger approaches, And restores what once was hers. RISE UP, And come back to life. RISE UP, BE RESTORED GO! They start to laugh at the stranger, For they all say that she’s dead. The stranger says she's just sleeping. And then He gives the command. RISE UP And come back to life. Wake up, BE RESTORED AGAIN! RISE UP, And come back to life! Wake up, BE RESTORED! Even death must obey! Oh come, awake, revive, BE ALIVE AGAIN! Oh come, awake, revive Be Alive! Even the grave must obey it, And death must run and retreat. The words spoken by the Savior: “Talithia Cumi” And on the last day of judgment, When we’re asleep in our graves. We will awake to this order: “Talithia Cumi” Come alive again, come alive again, come alive again, I’M ALIVE AGAIN! OH!! Wake, Oh Wake, Oh Sleeper. Come out of your grave. Wake, Oh Wake, Oh Sleeper, This is why you're made!
2.
Voices 04:20
I’ll steal your breath away, I’ll put an end to you. No matter what you say, there’s nothing you can do. No one can save your soul, No one can rescue you. Your soul is mine to own, I’m indestructible. My hands around your neck. I tear into your flesh. Your faith will fail you. No one can save you. There is no hope. (Will you believe the lie? You lack the strength to fight. Or will you run and hide from His voice calling out?) I’ve got you in my hold! I’ll never let go! I can hear Your voice inside, but I’d rather run and hide, Because You feel so far away. I know I lack the strength to fight. You know I’ve tried with all my might, But you feel so far away, from me (so far away but I trust you with all of my life.) Is this where you end? My hands around your heart. I’ve had you from the start. No one can help you. No one can save you. Where is your Savior now? (Will you believe the lie? You lack the strength to fight. Or will you run and hide from His voice calling out?) Behold you’re all alone! Your soul is mine to own! LIAR! BETRAYER! DECEIVER! BLASPHEMER! The lies lay hold of my heart. The Truth grabs me by the arms and says “STAND UP! GET UP!” I can hear Your voice inside, but I’d rather run and hide, Because You feel so far away. I know I lack the strength to fight, You know I’ve tried with all my might, But You feel so far away. Now I have the strength to fight, because You’ve given me new life, And You’re never far away. And now my heart is Yours to own, because I’ll never be alone, Because You’re never far away, from me.
3.
Call me a fool, call me a liar. But you’ll see the truth. You can’t explain away the resurrection! My past is haunting me, devastating my heart, I feel once I gain ground, I fall right back to the start. The steps I take lead to nowhere quickly, and I get trapped in this maze again. But you stand, ready to save me. And you correct all my ways. My God, Soon the world will see and know, MY GOD IS A LION! I stand ready to fight, I stand ready to die! HAUNTING ME! I hear the voices whisper BLASPHEMY! Doubts keep creeping in my mind In spite of all that we know, in spite of all that we thought was possible I needed spiritual eyes to see the truth, that saved my life "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil for thou art with me. Thy rod and staff comfort me. You lead me to still waters and green pastures." Call me a fool, call me a liar. But you’ll see the truth. You'll see the truth. Call me a fool, call me a liar But you'll see the truth, the resurrection STANDS I live because He lives! Take your fears, take your doubts, take your lies, AND BURY THEM ALIVE! TAKE YOUR FEARS, TAKE YOUR DOUBTS, TAKE YOUR LIES, AND BURY THEM ALIVE! MY GOD IS A LION (X2) HE STANDS READY TO FIGHT! THE FACT REMAINS, JESUS SAVED, YOUR, LIFE!
4.
We trade our souls for rest. We keep on piling excuses; they get entrenched in our heart. While men transform into cowards, they’ve bought the lie from the start. Where are the ones who will rise and fight, and lead us into war? Where are the ones who pick up arms and kick down evil’s door? Well I get sick of the same routines that never change a thing. We all just sit in the dark and wonder why things never change. They turn and run away, from their calling falling further everyday. And I can’t seem to recognize the line between the boys and men. This can’t be all that’s left, there’s got to be someone out there. Return to sender! It’s time to gather the masses; it’s time to unsheathe our swords. It’s time to pick up your manhood that you left back on the floor. The world looks at us and mocks the truth because of cowards in the pews. We have enough swine to go around, we don’t need more like you. Stop wasting time and stop judging everyone who’s not like you. You need to go and accept this truth; there’s one God, no one worships you. Religion is death, return to sender! This could be our last chance to show them something different. You might be their last hope; it matters how you live it. This could be your chance to show them Jesus saves. You could be the hand that leads them from their graves.
5.
Rekindle 04:45
Can’t ignore Your spirit, (I hear You call) Your Word is absolute (food for my soul) By Your hands You made this (You made all things) May I glorify Your name Exalt You above all My heart feels as if it’s on fire My whole life has been set ablaze I can’t escape the light of Your glory Your presence brings me to my knees You are my constant shelter, (from the storms that fall on me) You are my only strong tower, (when there's no where left to flee) Light a fire under me, shine it bright for all Show me how, To let go We exalt Thee high in our praises As I lay my life down, (at your feet) May Your Kingdom come down, (rain on me) Search my heart and know me, (make me clean) Touch my lips with the coal, (send me I'll go) Give me a heart that hurts for the lost Break my will until it lines with Yours I would rather die than waste my life So I’ll give it up for You to use Fall! On your knees! I will sing as long as my lungs have breath. To my God who brings us back from the dead You gave everything, paid the highest cost When my heart was stone Your relentlessness, turned my heart to flesh, Now I’ve been reborn

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Second release from Lynchburg, Va based metal / hardcore band to follow up their debut self titled release. Powerful and melodic record with very diverse sound and inspirational lyrics.

Indie Vision Music review of 'Ignite':

"Ignite is just as heavy lyrically and theologically as it is musically. From the opening choruses of “Rise Up” through the proud proclamation that “My God is a Lion” and through the ending chords of the melodic powerhouse “Rekindle” the band brings a passion and power above the cut. At just five tracks, Ignite may only be a taste, but it is enough of a taste to allow me to confidently state that Eyes of Eli are currently sitting alongside Saving Grace and For Today as having released some of the best hard music of the new year.

Musicianship: As I said two years ago, Eyes of Eli are a skillful band. With Ignite the band has smoothed off some rough edges and upped the production values considerably on what was already a pretty solid sound. Each track has its own distinctions while still having a harmonious feel that plays into the whole. The drumming is engaging, the guitars are powerful and varied, and the vocals are great no matter if they are clean and melodic or harsh and guttural.

Lyrics/Spiritual Content: Eyes of Eli bring an experience that is just as fleshed out (or even more so) theologically as it is musically. Though some of the lyrics are standard for the genre, it is their execution and nuance that really sets them apart. With each track you can hear a passion for God’s truth set against an evangelistic urge.

Lasting Value: I mean it when I say this may be one of the best heavy albums of the year so far. Although we are barely two months in to 2014, I would be shocked if this wasn’t on my top ten list at the end of the year.

Overall: Eyes of Eli have come back better than ever. Ignite is more robust, heavier, more distinct, and has better production than their already pretty impressive debut album. Although the EP is just five tracks, each song shines in its own way and yet feeds into the whole in a way that many EPs fail to do. “My God is a Lion” is a hallmark song that stands out and should rightly garner the band some well-deserved attention, but there is not a single “lesser” track to be found on the album. Eyes of Eli has come out swinging with their sophomore effort. Whatever time it takes for the boys to get a full length album out to follow this is simply too long to wait."

Check out more at:
www.indievisionmusic.com/2014/02/09/eyes-of-eli-ignite-ep/

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released February 11, 2014

Recorded and produced by Dan Uphoff at Full Circle Recording in Chester, Va. Mastered by Jamie King at The Basement Recording in Winston Salem, NC.

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Eyes of Eli Lynchburg, Virginia

EYES OF ELI is a metal/hardcore band formed early in 2010 in Lynchburg, Va. Their debut full length album was released in April 2012, recorded and produced by Dan Uphoff with Full Circle Recording in Chesterfield, Va and mastered by Jamie King at The Basement Recording in Winston Salem, NC. They are now set to release their follow up 5 song EP Ignite. ... more

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