Years ago, I remember the delight of having been sent a partial pre-release CD for Anberlin‘s sophomore album, Never Take Friendship Personal, and a family member – who was always quick to share their strong opinions that often negated my own – asked “How is it?” Knowing I never seemed […]
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Josh Balogh’s “Top 20 Forefront Record Releases of All-Time”
Forefront Records was my go-to trusted label growing up. Every trip to the brick and mortal Christian bookstore from 1992-1999 I’d always hunt out the yellow lettering on the cd spine as I looked to bolster my ever-growing collection. Founded in 1987 by Dan R. Brock, Eddie DeGarmo, Dana Key, and […]
“Your ‘Favorite’ Band/Song/Movie Probably Isn’t Your ‘Favorite'” by John DiBiase
Each week, one thing you’re bound to see online or even heard spoken by friends when a new album or movie comes out is something like: “The new album by ____ is their best yet!” or “_________ is awesome! It’s my favorite movie!” But the truth is… can we really […]
Ten of John DiBiase’s Top Favorite Songs of All Time
About a year or so–maybe even longer now–the JFH staff talked about compiling our top, favorite songs in Christian music of all-time. They’d be songs each staff member had chosen on a personal level, and we’d comment on why we chose those songs. Recently, and I forget exactly what brought […]