I can’t think of too many others that are so personal to me as Cities. I had heard of Anberlin before it came out, but I didn’t know much about them. However, something urged me to take a chance and pick up the record anyway. As one of my all-time favorite albums, there’s […]
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We Recommend: Seabird, “Til We See The Shore”
Last Summer, I had the pleasure of catching Seabird live at Vertical Fest in Shippensburg, PA. I was impressed by the raw passion and the talent this foursome displayed. This one live performance awakened an appreciation in me for this young and promising act. Currently on tour with Jars Of Clay, […]
We Recommend: All Star United, “All Star United”
This is one of the finest recordings known from the 90s. Ian Eskelin, the vocalist and also a solo artist, has contributed so much to the alternative genre in the last 15 years, and this album a perfect example of an experience that’s unforgettable. There are so many songs that […]
We Recommend: Bradley Hathaway, “A Mouth Full of Dust”
I was introduced to this poet named Bradley Hathaway in late 2004. He had a couple of his recorded poems on his Purevolume site, and I really dug them, especially one entitled “The Hug Poem.” I liked his stuff, but didn’t think much of it till mid-2006, when I got an opportunity […]
We Recommend: Justin McRoberts, “Untitled EP”
In the search for intimate but fresh worship music, it wouldn’t hurt to reach back a handful of years to 2001 when former 5 Minute Walk Records (anyone remember them?) singer/songwriter Justin McRoberts released his first worship project, Untitled EP. The stripped-down acoustic venture had only been recorded in a few days […]
We Recommend: Chris Sligh, “Running Back to You”
In my review of Chris Sligh’s record last April, I wrote that I wouldn’t be surprised if he garnered a nomination or two at this year’s Dove Awards. Well, now he’s nominated in perhaps the most sought after category for rising Christian music stars, New Artist of the Year! He may […]
We Recommend: Jon Foreman, “Fall, Winter”
Ah yes, solo ventures. Few seem to really be able to spark the same kind of impact that the brave band member’s original venture can. The same is not so, however, for Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman. His first solo project, the 6-song EP “Fall” is undoubtedly my favorite of his four EP’s […]
We Recommend: Newsboys, “Going Public”
It’s a little weird to be writing this one, but since seeing the band in our hometown on March 1st – just over a week ago – on the Join The Tribe Tour, I’ve been on a bit of a Newsboys kick, listening to all of the records from Not Ashamed through to Thrive and so on. Then, […]
We Recommend: Leeland, “Opposite Way”
Don’t laugh when you hear this story – I was listening in to a live webcast the Jonas Brothers did two weeks ago where fans had the chance to ask the band questions. One of the questions the guys chose to answer was “What is your favorite Christian band?” Their […]
We Recommend: Staple, “Of Truth and Reconciliation”
It was just recently announced here on JfH that Staple is getting back together. This was exciting news to me. And due to that news, I thought it appropriate to recommend their final album before the break up, Of Truth and Reconciliation. Lots of straight up rock bands are boring nowadays. Just bland and formulaic. […]