track list Universal I’m Yours Wonderful Lullaby Calling Gravity Shadow Of The Cross Everlasting God One Hope Yahweh Hallelujah buy now

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Source: Cross Rhythms Website - Published 30th June 2006

"Albums like this do a lot to nourish the mind, soul and body."

Yfriday have delivered with 'Universal' a world-class record that should see them challenge the big boys of the Christian music scene around the globe. They have defined their big sound and put together a very impressive 11 songs for us to enjoy. The CD starts with the pounding title track, then, keeping the pace, "I'm Yours". There are huge guitar hooks all over the place and the production is the tightest I've heard for a long time. All the members of the band are pulling their weight and Ken Riley's voice has never sounded so completely in control of his songs and his band. In a UK church scene still dominated by Delirious? I think Yfriday are the closest band to challenging their supremacy. It's a very good thing that they've cut their own path, not aping the D: sound. 'Universal' really proves that this band have a clear sense of who they and what they do. It's a very confident album. There are some outstanding slower songs that sit very comfortably next to the out-and-out rawk. "Lullaby" is gorgeous in a Keane ballad sort of way. "Shadow Of The Cross" is a slightly surprising congregational-style worship chorus which is every bit as good as any other mainstream worship leader's efforts in the last 12 months. "Everlasting God" is the type of devotional rock that I for one am always hungry to hear. It's simply a cracker of a tune and my personal favourite . If there is any slight downer it's that the lyrics are occasionally a little predictable and simplistic . But that doesn't change the overall conclusion that this is a great album and one that will prove to be a wise purchase for both the rock and worship music fans.

Dave Griffiths

Rating: 9 out of 10

Source: Premier Christian Music Website

"an album that sees the band really come of age"

Yfriday continue their journey with an album that sees the band really come of age. This is their best album yet.!
The follow up to the worldwide success of Revolution is here. Universal is released in April 2006 and is already causing a stir being named Wesley Owen / Premier album of the month in the UK for April. Recorded in the UK and produced by grammy award winning US producer Nathan Dantzler. Universal highlights include the incredible anthemic title track and the inspiring rock of One Hope, which is a rallying call to reach out to the lost with a 'roar of justice'. Ken Riley co-wrote the worshipful Everlasting God with Brenton Brown and you'll be singing it in church any day now. Calling has a pounding atmospheric vibe and Shadow of the Cross is pure worship.

Rating: 5 out of 5

Source: Fierceshop.com Website - Published 31st March 2006

"Their Best so far by FAR!!"

This album comes in two halves, the tracks in the first half follow from Revolution, the rest of the tracks are songs like that of Songs of Heaven. One of the best tracks is Hallelujah, really good and gripping song - makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Another one that stands out from the rest - and it's only marginal - is Gravity. Gav must be happy with another riff on the piano that matches the rawness of Holy, holy, holy. Definitely going to be a great live song. So yeah a brilliant album, with songs that might even be sung in your church.

Steven Mitchell

Rating: 5 out of 5