Bring It On - Oasis Praise - The Oasis Christian Center Praise Team 2003 / WD2-886258

• UPC 080688625825
• 2003 The Los Angeles Christian Church Inc.

Bring It On is an uplifting Christian music album released in 2003 by The Oasis Christian Center Praise Team. This collection of songs is designed to inspire and encourage listeners on their spiritual journey, offering a blend of heartfelt worship and joyful praise.

Track Listings:

1. Are You Ready Intro: The album begins with an introductory track that sets the stage for the worship experience.
2. Are You Ready: A song that invites the listener to prepare their heart for worship and praise.
3. So in Love: An expression of deep love and devotion to God, reflecting the theme of divine love.
4. Fields of Mercy: A song that celebrates God's abundant mercy and grace in our lives.
5. Focus: A call to focus on God, acknowledging His central role in our lives.
6. So Good: A joyful declaration of God's goodness and faithfulness.
7. Rain Down: A prayer for God's presence and blessings to rain down upon us.
8. I'll Never Be the Same: A testimony of transformation and spiritual renewal.
9. I Can Do All Things Through Christ: A declaration of faith in Christ's empowering grace.
10. To Dwell in Your Presence: A longing to abide in the presence of God.
11. Overcomer: A declaration of victory through faith in God.
12. I Could Never Live Without You: An expression of dependence on God.
13. My All: A surrender of all to God, acknowledging His lordship.
14. Jesus Is Here: A celebration of the ever-present Jesus in our lives.

Production Information:

• Released Year: 2003
• UPC: 080688625825
• Copyright: 2003 The Los Angeles Christian Church Inc.

Bring It On offers a diverse range of musical styles and lyrical themes, making it suitable for both personal worship and congregational gatherings. With its focus on praise, worship, and spiritual reflection, this album serves as a source of inspiration and spiritual upliftment for those who seek to deepen their faith and connection with God.

BRING IT ON (2003)       http://www.cmusicweb.com/worship/oasispraise/index.shtml
There is a difficulty one encounters when listening to worship music during the daily routine. The problem is that worship music is intended for communion with God, and it's difficult to accomplish that when we are preoccupied. Hence, it is hard to appreciate good worship music as a form of entertainment. In their debut release on Word Records, Oasis Praise has found a way to bring the experience of being at church into your car, or your office, or wherever it is you need inspiration. The disc, entitled Bring It On, is a collection of original material spanning a number of genres. So many, in fact, that it is difficult to classify the group by any single one.

First, let's review the little background information available on Oasis Praise. The name itself is shortened from "The Oasis Christian Center Praise Team". As the elongated name suggests, the group is actually the praise team for a church in Los Angeles, CA. Unfortunately, very little other information is given about these musicians. What we do know is that the lead singer, JD Webb, either wrote or co-wrote every song on the album, which speaks to the volumes of talent he seemingly possesses.

The first track on the album, entitled "Are You Ready?" is gospel with a kick. It is very energetic and sets the tone for the whole album. Exhorting us to start a revolution by taking God's message to every nation, we are reminded to stand strong for we have victory in Jesus Christ. Following another gospel track is something more standard in modern worship-a ballad. "Fields of Mercy" is a soulful expression of gratitude for God's grace in spite of our imperfections. Webb expresses this sentiment clearly when he sings "In You I am worthy / I am deserving / because you loved me and took me as I am." Midway through the album, the pace really picks up. From this point on, we are treated to a collage of rhythms, images, and vocalists. On the way we pass through soul/funk, R&B, and even a little Latin. Particularly outstanding is the number sung by Shunna Jones-Moreno called "Rain Down," in which we are reminded that "If Nothing Goes Up / Nothing Comes Down." This song contains a wonderful guitar riff a lá Carlos Santana. Finally, the album concludes with "Jesus is Here," a slow ballad, which is beautiful in spite of its simplicity. Its message? "If you need strength / If you need hope / If you need forgiveness / He's right here."

The starkness of the concluding song is an indicator of the few problems that do exist on this album. The songwriting is mostly straightforward and heartfelt in its praise and adoration, but some of the depth is sacrificed to the rhythms of the songs. In other cases, the message is too simplistic, and it seems that filling the required time allotment is the goal, accomplished by repeating simple phrases in lieu of writing another verse. Between many of the songs or as part of the intro, there are exclamations of praise such as would be common to church performance. Unfortunately some of it comes off as being forced, negatively impacting the feeling that the songs really are being sung with love and adoration. These problems concern me in the sense that some material might be included for the purposes of entertainment more than praise, per se.

Having said all that, the vocals are impeccable throughout the album. The mystery musicians in the background remain in the background largely because there are no noticeable flaws. Overall, what strikes me about this album and holds its place in my CD player is the experience of emotional range through the music. These songs portray to the listener the joy of salvation, the hope of redemption, the beauty of grace, and the majesty of Our Lord, in only a few minutes' time each. This album is highly recommended to one and all.