Rarely has a new band delivered an album with more emotional punch than Tenth Avenue North's 2008 debut Over and Underneath.
Musically inventive and lyrically compelling, the song collection helped earn the band its prestigious New Artist of the Year accolade at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards, one element that propelled the band to headliner status for the all of 2009.
As evidenced by immediate impact at radio and at iTunes this week, Tenth Avenue North's follow up The Light Meets the Dark is proving to be one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2010.
With one listen to The Light Meets the Dark, it is obvious Mike Donehey, (lead vocals/acoustic guitar), Jason Jamison (drummer) and Jeff Owen (electric guitar/background vocals), are taking a bold step forward on their musical journey. Once again their songs are poignant and powerful, and the band brings a seasoned level of musicianship and intensity, honed from two years of relentless touring.
Produced by Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp and Phillip LaRue, The Light Meets the Dark has delivered an impressive first single "Healing Begins" (released to radio on March 5). The song garnered 43 first-week adds among AC and CHR stations nationwide.
"Tenth Avenue North has worked well for us right from the start," says Keith Stevens of New York City's STAR 99.1. "As APD/MD, I'm always looking for songs that connect with our listeners. 'Healing Begins' connects right out of the gate."
Another indication of the song's incredible positive momentum is its position in the top of iTunes' Christian and Gospel Songs chart, reaching No 2, and selling more than 4,800 downloads its first two weeks of availability.
Like "Healing Begins", all of the songs on the band's sophomore release are authentic, heartfelt and confessional.
