Even though McCabe is unsigned and this album was made by a couple of college students, it has an enormous amount of professional quality. McCabe's talent can definitely be paralleled with the likes of many more established and experienced singer-songwriters.
McCabe is from the suburb called Spring, Texas and says uses music as a way to inspire and reach out to people. "I want to be one who prophesies and ministers through my music," he says.
The tone of "Passion for Your Presence" is soft and peaceful yet with a hint of desperation in McCabe's voice. While his music is very unique, its acoustic worship sound is reminiscent of artists such as Cory Asbury or Jon Foreman.
McCabe isn't the only star of this album though. Samantha Jo, McCabe's music partner as well as girlfriend, provides those lovely, clear harmonies in the background as well as the power lead vocal of the classic hymn "Nothing But the Blood".
"Passion for Your Presence" is full of ethereal love songs and you can hear the sense of longing in McCabe's voice. Personal favorites of this album include "Waiting Here" for the beautiful lyrics and "Spirit" for its unique and optimistic sound.
Each song though is great. The album is cohesive and flows smoothly from one song to the next.
Not to say though that the songs aren't unique from each other, because they are both musically and lyrically. They represent different ideas and include a variety of different instruments, not to mention even some verbal reading on the last track.
Whether you're a fan of Christian music or not, I definitely recommend a listen and maybe even a purchase of this album. I think that everyone could find something that they like on it and it's wonderful music to listen to when you need to just unwind and feel at peace.
You can preview the album on iTunes through this link: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fartist%2Fsam-mccabe%2Fid500809703%3Fign-mpt%3Duo%253D4&h=yAQEKJVTE
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