Applauded musical storyteller Andrew Peterson released The Far Country (Fervent Records) this week to critical acclaim.
Reviews include:
His newest album, The Far Country, exudes a pride-swallowing intimacy that begs you to bend your ear its way and then pushes you toward hope… Peterson is writing his own legacy, and you need to hear it. – CCM Magazine
…Another outstanding effort from Peterson, who broadens his stylistic range a bit for this insightful and hopeful album that's primarily focused on passing from this world into life everlasting… And Peterson excels with relatable lyrics grounded in both Scripture and everyday life, thus communicating timeless truths, rather than merely reciting them. -- ChrisitanMusicToday.com
It is the rare artist that combines brutally frank honesty, with tender, intense poetry without wallowing in maudlin sentimentality. Andrew Peterson is one such artist, and "The Far Country" proves once again why we need these fresh voices in the wilderness. How else would we find our way home? If you only buy two CDs this year, make sure one is "The Far Country." If you only buy one...well, forget the other guy and buy "The Far Country." – GrassrootsMusic.com
Most songs are a blend of mid-tempo folk, pop and rock. The production, musicianship and artistry are all top-notch… If you are unfamiliar with his music, The Far Country is a great place to get to know him [Andrew Peterson]…. This is a look to heaven that alternates between hope, yearning and joy. – Phantom Tollbooth
When attempting to describe Peterson's music, the word "honest" comes to mind. The combination of his unique voice and his simplistic yet poignant lyrics creates songs to which almost anyone can relate. Peterson's latest project, The Far Country, continues his tradition of using folk-style music and word pictures to weave together the sacred and the secular. – JesusFreakHideout