New Map of the World

The Paul Colman Trio is a Christian power pop group that sounds something like Semisonic. Like some other Christian rock groups looking for mainstream radio play, the religious messages are bland and vague, but apparent to those who choose to look for them -- i.e. "you" could either refer to God or a girl. Lead singer/guitarist Paul Colman displays a knack for catchy melodicism on such radio-friendly tunes as "Fill My Cup" and " Love Me More." Fans of melodic alternative rock should find much to enjoy here regardless of religious affiliations.