Style
Dryve brought a unique sound to the San Diego music scene and beyond. For instance, few bands use a Hammond organ, but even fewer bands tour with one. They also mixed two male vocalists, harmonica, and accordion into their songs. The resulting sound was so unusual that Cross Rhythms commented that "the only band that sound like Dryve is Dryve!" Other reviewers classified their sound as melodic rock similar to Tom Petty, R.E.M., or the Wallflowers. Their most popular song was called "Rain". It has been played by worship groups in churches throughout the country. Part of its appeal was the lengthy, dreamy, yet powerful guitar solo by Steve Pratschner. As described by The Lighthouse: "It starts off slow and worshipful... Then it grows and grows to a full extended instrumental jam of praise."
| “ | We're just called to make good music. As far as the lyrics go, sometimes they come through more blatantly than others. | ” |
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—Drummer Keith Andrew on Dryve's song writing process in CCM Magazine |
Other standout songs included "Nervous": a "near perfect hit single", and "Television": an angst-tinged hard rock tune.
Lyrically Thrifty included songs touching topics such as sin, pride, hope, and despair, while managing "to avoid the sometimes confusing lingo of the evangelical Christian subculture".
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