Joia Farmer
Before & Afterlife
© 2006 Joia Farmer
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This energetic yet soulful/spiritual album, Joia explores the harmonious difference of genres. R&B, rock, ethereal vocals, and a dash of punk make this album a retro-lover's dream.
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Joia Farmer, since the ripe ole age of three, has used her vocal chords for good, not evil. Her continued pursuit of Jesus has led her to several stages which she has shared with Matt Maher, Jesse Manibusan, Steve Angrisano, and many other Christian artists.
Joia sings praise & worship at Church of the Risen Christ in Denver, Colorado. With a true heart for today's young women and men, she continues to write songs encouraging the church to stand up, be different, and follow your heart home.
Joia resides in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with her husband, Brad, of APeX Ministries, and three children, Jack, Ava & Caedmon.
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author: peterstuff, really great vx!!
Before & Afterlife
author: Carole BrownReally loved the whole album!
- author: Brad at CD Baby
The opening riff from "Water & Air," the first track on this strong sophomore album, begins quickly, jumping into a steady and pressing tempo that is flush with intention, clearly building to something. A few bars later, the drums push things forward a bit more, making way for the vocals, which mark the moment when this record really takes off. This is Christian rock, if you have to classify it as such, but get this: it actually rocks. Farmer lets her voice loose but locks in on melody, climbing on top of tumbling bass lines and driving guitar riffs, belting out lyrics that avoid cliche and embrace sincerity. With a backing band that can jump from steady chugging beats to funkier, more feel-oriented numbers (check out "Live For You"), she has a rock solid foundation of sound to springboard from. It all works, and she finds a way to maintain a spiritual message in her music while never losing sight of the power of the music itself.