APRIL 2008: Critical Mass is in the Studio recording a new album!
CRITICAL MASS:
The initial focus of the group (featuring the Wangs, the Pawelkos, Tim Devine and Eric Kubica) was on leading worship at youth events and Masses. Within a year, Tim's brother Matt joined the band and the group began to write original music, influenced by their Catholic faith. The first album was a demo recording, "Faith Looks Up". Recorded on a shoe-string budget (around $1200), the band members were shocked to have the recording take off in sales and in rave reviews.
Their second album "Completely" was produced by Andrew Horrocks and had a tighter, more aggressive sound than "Faith Looks Up". To the band members' surprise, the album immediately garnered the Best Album of the Year at the Canadian Gospel Music Association Awards and the song "Humility" was finalist for Rock Song of the year.
At World Youth Day 2002, the band was given the honor to perform at both the Papal Welcoming Ceremony and at the Papal Vigil, the latter which was seen by the 600,000 in attendance and on international television. With the exception of David Wang, the remaining members left to pursue other projects.
Dave Wang continued the mission of Critical Mass with "Grasping for Hope in the Darkness" which released September 11, 2004. It too won Best Rock Album honours at the Canadian Gospel Music Association. Their cover of the Kansas classic, "Carry On Wayward Son" also was nominated for Best Rock Song. With new band members Scott McKendrick, Luke Kupczyk, Tracey Doyle, Paul Kieffer, Lawrence Lam, Dave Flitton and assisted by Harvey Armoogan and Laurel Pentelow, Critical Mass has extended its reach into the US with touring and retreats. They are looking forward to an opportunity to work with your youth in drawing them to Christ!