The following list is simply one long time Christian music fans eighteen wishes regarding Christian music. It’s a just-for-fun list of the things I’m hoping for, or that I’d like to see happen. I realize that outside of an actual time machine some are impossible, but hey, one can dream […]
Tag: Jars of Clay
Alex’s Top 20 Albums Over 20 Years Old: Jars Of Clay’s Self-Titled First Album
Jars Of Clay And The Art Of The Resurrection “Arms nailed down Are you telling me something? Eyes turned out Are you looking for someone?” – “Liquid” by Jars Of Clay Having grown up in the Church, I’ve seen both the best of what a life of faith can bring […]
“JFH 20 Retrospective Part 2 – The Birth of ‘The Jesus FREAK Hideout'” by John DiBiase
In early 1996, my family got the internet at home for the very first time (dial-up! Ugh…), and I used to love scouring the new sites on the web dedicated to the individual bands or record labels and the few existing Christian music media sites at the time, like CCM […]
Celebrating 20 Years of Jars of Clay’s Self-Titled Debut
Where to begin with an album that means so many things to me (and so many others)? An album that is tied to so many great memories? I would submit to you that this album is the perfect soundtrack for any activity, for any mood. Whether you’re chilling, cleaning, studying, driving with […]
“Music To Fall Asleep To” by John DiBiase
Today, via JFH’s Twitter account, I had the sudden urge to quiz those monitoring their Twitter feeds about what music they enjoy falling asleep to. When I was younger, I used to always lie in bed with my CD player (Yep.. this was pre-iPod days!), and fall asleep to whatever […]
We Recommend: Jars of Clay, “More Christmas Songs EP”
In 2007, Jars of Clay released an impressive modern Christmas record with a classic feel, titled Christmas Songs. As someone who was weaned on the kind of Christmas music my parents grew up on, I’m a sucker for any new Christmas music that even has a hint of what resembles real “Christmas music” […]
Advice for New Parents from Jars of Clay
JFH (John DiBiase): Any advice for new parents? Charlie Lowell (Jars of Clay): Some advice a good friend, kind of counselor friend, told me a few years ago – and it’s not so much for your son’s age, but he said, “Always remember that your kids have a complex inner world […]
We Recommend: Jars Of Clay, “Much Afraid”
Much Afraid was actually one of the first albums I really got into. Although Jars Of Clay’s sophomore project isn’t as predominant as their classic self-titled debut, it still manages to stand on its feet. The first half of the album features great pop rock tunes like “Overjoyed,” “Fade To Grey,” and […]
We Recommend: Jars Of Clay, “The Long Fall Back To Earth”
This Spring, one of CCM’s staple acts, Jars Of Clay, released one of their strongest albums yet, the epicly titled The Long Fall Back To Earth. Over this past weekend, I caught the band’s live performance at Disney’s “Night Of Joy” festival and the foursome put on a great mix of old […]
We Recommend: Jars Of Clay, “Christmas Songs”
December 1st! Omigoodness, where did 2008 go?! Well, the end of the year is inevitably approaching, and with its approach comes CHRISTMAS! It’s my favorite holiday and time of the year, which is due in part to the season’s music! I grew up with the music that my grandfather passed […]