Three Cord Wonder - The Jesus Rock Show

Published Saturday 17th March 2007
Three Cord Wonder - The Jesus Rock Show
Three Cord Wonder - The Jesus Rock Show

STYLE: Rock
RATING 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 22157-12244
LABEL: Independent
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Mike Rimmer

Hmmmm. I knew exactly what this would sound like before I placed it in the stereo. Three Cord Wonder is a very clever name combining the idea of the punk aesthetic for creating music high on energy but low on musicianship with the passage in the Bible which says that a three cord strand isn't easily broken. These Colorado natives do a nice line in self-deprecating humour whilst admitting in their sleevenotes that they haven't got the most original sound in the world. And they haven't! Whilst bands like Eleventyseven, Stellar Kart, Hawk Nelson and Relient K all plough a similar jaunty pop punk furrow, Three Cord Wonder serve up similar fare with their tight catchy songs. To these ears, the main difference seems to be that this band are convinced that the best way to achieve their goals is to write songs that are uncompromising in their message and their desire to reach inside the hearts of their core audience. And it works. There are plenty of highlights. I particularly like "Why Don't You Tell Me" which sees the protagonist reaching out to a kid who doesn't want to open up about the real issues in their life. Other songs express the band's brutal honesty when it comes to relationships, faith and life and it's refreshing to hear such clear messages and ministry. The pivotal song for me is the title track which questions the validity of Christian rock concerts where none of the bands minister and all from the perspective of an audience member who needs help but doesn't get anything from the show. "Was Jesus even there?" they sing. And it's such a surprising poignant question that I hit repeat play for half an hour as the song sinks in. Three Cord Wonder are serious about ministry, write thought provoking songs and dress them up in an edgy pop punk sound.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Dana in Colorado @ 21:29 on Feb 21 2009

Aww...I miss them :(



Posted by Dave in East Anglia @ 18:27 on Oct 31 2007

I found Three Cord Wonder online on a website called PureVolume.com, and downloaded five of their songs.
The songs are brilliant, and reflect the love of Jesus, and how we can spread His love and help others to find it. The song 'In Jesus' Name', is my favourite song, though not off the 'Jesus Rock Show' album, this song is great, and has a message of Jesus's love and how to spread it to others.
Many Christian rock bands don't always talk about the Lord, but Three Cord Wonder do, and it's this aspect of their music that makes it a great listen.



Posted by Jackson Maring in The Garage @ 17:33 on Jul 24 2007

Three Cord Wonder is more than just a ministry. They are friends to anyone that hears them or even speaks to them. From the moment they show up at the venue to play another show, they are the types of guys that make sure everyone gets a hug and make time to find out just what exactly is going on. They have their hearts in the right place and are always there to listen and to help out a friend in need. If only bands like Relient K or Hawk Nelson could understand that its more than just a rock show, its a time to pound out the message in someone's heart, then the music world would be a better place.

Three Cord Wonder (3CW) are great guys with great hearts.

Jack Maring
The Garage Concerts



Posted by Mouse in Florida @ 18:33 on Jun 7 2007

I Love It !!
May God Bless you all !!
Good Luck and don't for get the little peps



Posted by The Bear @ 01:20 on May 11 2007

I think I might have hit repeat play a couple times myself :D

Actually, this CD keeps the inside of my player warm :)

Thumbs up to the Wonderboys ..

Bear



Posted by Ann Chladek in Rawlins, w @ 21:42 on Mar 23 2007

I agree 100%. These guys have a similar style to other groups, but they have a unique, God-blessed ministry to kids. They are amazing!



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