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Derek Webb
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(2003 – present)
Derek Walsh Webb (born May 27, 1974 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a singer-songwriter, and a part-time member of the band Caedmon’s Call. In 2003, Derek left Caedmon’s Call to pursue a solo career with the exception of occasionally still touring and singing with them. His first solo album, She Must and Shall Go Free is notable for causing controversy in Contemporary Christian Music circles; some Christian retailers refused to stock the album for its use of “strong” language.
Two songs were the basis for controversy. The first was Wedding Dress in which Webb compares Christians who seek fulfillment in things outside of Christ to a person committing adultery. An introspective tune, Webb writes that “I am a whore I do confess / I put you on just like a wedding dress”. The second song that generated controversy was Saint and Sinner where Webb wrote” “I used to be a damned mess but now I look just fine, ‘Cause you dressed me up and we drank the finest wine”. The word damned was removed from the final version of the album, at the request of two major Christian retailers.
His second solo studio record, I See Things Upside Down, generated mixed reviews. All marketing to the typical Christian music stations used by his first solo album and his albums with Caedmon’s Call was stopped, though the album still has explicitly Christian lyrics.
Two songs were the basis for controversy. The first was Wedding Dress in which Webb compares Christians who seek fulfillment in things outside of Christ to a person committing adultery. An introspective tune, Webb writes that “I am a whore I do confess / I put you on just like a wedding dress”. The second song that generated controversy was Saint and Sinner where Webb wrote” “I used to be a damned mess but now I look just fine, ‘Cause you dressed me up and we drank the finest wine”. The word damned was removed from the final version of the album, at the request of two major Christian retailers.
His second solo studio record, I See Things Upside Down, generated mixed reviews. All marketing to the typical Christian music stations used by his first solo album and his albums with Caedmon’s Call was stopped, though the album still has explicitly Christian lyrics.
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Mockingbird
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The Ringing Bell
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She Must and Shall Go Free
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I See Things Upside Down
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The Spirit vs. The Kick Drum
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A New Law
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Black Eye
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Cobra Con
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Mockingbird
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The End
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I Hate Everything (But You)
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Rich Young Ruler
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I Wanna Marry You All Over Again
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Opening Credits
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Jena & Jimmy
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Freddie, Please
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The State
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aspen_dragon wrote:
Wedding Dress.
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casthebass wrote:
man! the new album is impressive
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Jeremy_ymereJ wrote:
vote the new pic up http://www.last.fm/music/Derek+Webb/+images/38430375
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beefdurk wrote:
I think it's pretty sad that "What Matters More" was removed from the album for the official release of Stockholm Syndrome.
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helloimjoshua wrote:
the new cd is amazing. didnt like it at first but now im digging it.
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OnDistantShores wrote:
The music is mediocre, but the lyrics are incredible and make it totally worthwhile!
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poor-de-chirico wrote:
Spamming is bad.
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poor-de-chirico wrote:
Wow, he's really good.
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Alacos12 wrote:
hey mattee66 --- SO RIGHT. if you haven't downloaded this album yet, do so! Or head out and buy it cause it just hit stores on September 1st
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mattee66 wrote:
Stockholm Syndrome....? really? How sick of an album is that? Nice work Derek... Oh and the music isn't that bad either.... haha
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ChissyN wrote:
i really like this new album. i didn't know what to think about derek webb at first, but i really like him! his messages are great, such a good listen
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polyesterrbride wrote:
Stockholm Syndrome it out!!! www.youtube.com/derekwebb
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youdestroyme wrote:
Yeah new album is pretty good! You guys should give it a listen when you have a chance!
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lyndsaywheeler wrote:
i'm really loving the new album. I think it is a good change for him
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marisagee wrote:
i'm really into his new sound. can't wait to get my hands on his new album!
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mattee66 wrote:
its hard to even compare them. This new album he tried something new, and I dig it.
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lpholman wrote:
I love the new songs off of the album! Especially,"Jena & Jimmy".... I definitely recommend checking him out!
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polyesterrbride wrote:
I can't wait for the new album on 9/1. Until then I'll have to entertain myself with this: http://www.youtube.com/derekwebb
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snewk wrote:
I've just purchased the Stockholm Syndrome album, I'm eager to listen to it!
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dtrzcin wrote:
@TheEarthWontHum: I agree. Amazing stuff.
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Mockingbird Special Edition- Missing Track Resolved
5 Nov 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/derekwebb
friends-i can't tell you how encouraged i am by your response to the special edition mockingbird giveaway. we've had a pretty overwhelming response. however, we've unfortunately heard from a handful o. …
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