Album Review of Jars of Clay: "Who We Are Instead"
by Russ Breimeier

Excerpt:
Where does one begin to discuss Who We Are Instead? Do you start with yet another overview of Jars of Clay's successful first decade, and once again compare it to their career defining self-titled 1995 debut? Perhaps the focus should be more short-term, comparing the new album to their more recent work: their highly acclaimed Eleventh Hour album and the unplugged interpretations on their Furthermore project. Maybe you address the rumors that Jars have finally returned to their original sound, or that they've become soulful, or even the talk that they're now a country-western band. Or maybe things are best summed up by the fact that Jars of Clay was listening to a lot of Johnny Cash before making this album—months before the legendary artist's passing.

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