Silvertone Records releases Jars Of Clay‘s self-titled debut album, featuring the single “Flood”. 
I heard the single “Flood” from Jars of Clay on a long business trip (the alternative-ish radio station in Fayetteville was the only one that wasn’t driving me up the wall with redneck cliche) without realizing who had done the song. Now I’ve found the CD. And I’m amazed. These guys border on – hang on to your hats – Christian alternative! It wasn’t until I listened to all the words again that it dawned on me. In places, it’s obvious, and in others the references are quite subtle indeed. I wonder if anyone else has noticed this. But that aside, these guys are great! In a way, their sound reminds me of a very raw incarnation of the Move, the ’60s psychedelic band that spawned ELO. A small string section in nearly every number confers a bit of dignity to the otherwise raw, “alternative” atmosphere of acoustic guitars and some excellent vocal harmonies. I very highly recommend this.
- Liquid (3:31)
- Sinking (3:48)
- Love Song for a Savior (4:46)
- Like a Child (4:35)
- Art In Me (3:58)
- He (5:17)
- Boy on a String (3:30)
- Flood (3:33)
- Worlds Apart (5:18)
- Blind (3:59)
Released by: Silvertone
Release date: 1995
Total running time: 65:39
1996 music review by Earl Green