The album is primarily a call to our generation to passionately walk theopposite wayfrom the world; that it's OK to live the Christian life and to be on fire for God, even if it makes us look different. - Leeland Mooring

Leeland may call Texas home, but its musical inspiration comes from across the Atlantic. The Christian quintet's sound owes much to British prog-rock, both in its earlier incarnations (Yes, Genesis) and more recent permutations (Coldplay, Travis).Count Me In,Don't Go Awayand similar tracks are propelled by torrents of U2-like lead guitar, while lighter tunes like the boisterousWake Upand the slinkyBeginning and the Endprovide an alternative to the album's sometimes strident tone. Lyrically,Let It Out Nowand the title tune stand out for their theme of God-centered nonconformity amidst the materialism of the everyday world. As on their debut, the band proves itself adept in the modern praise realm with such worshipful tracks asEnter This TempleandMay Our Praise.Leeland Mooring's lead vocals convey the innocent passion of youthful belief - his awkward-but-plaintive upper range is especially effective onBrighter Days.Ultimately, it's this slightly nave quality which gives Leeland its own identity and makes Opposite Way a convincing expression of faith. -iTunes

Track Listing:

1 Count Me In
2 Let It Out Now
3 Enter This Temple
4 Opposite Way
5 Wake Up
6 Beginning And The End
7 Brighter Days
8 Falling For You
9 Don't Go Away
10 Thief In The Night
11 May Our Praise

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