I actually took a chance on this CD when I bought it. I saw it sitting on the new release rack, and had no idea who it was. I had never even heard this dude’s name. But I looked at the tracklist and I saw guest appearances from Pigeon John, […]
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We Recommend: Flyleaf, “Flyleaf”
By any measure, I’m definitely not a huge listener nor fan of the “hard rock” genre. And while Flyleaf certainly fits into this category, their self-titled debut, which released nearly four long years ago, is possibly my favorite Christian record of all time. Something about the entire disc just completely draws me […]
“I Don’t Listen To The Words, Just The Music”
Ever hear (or use?) the phrase “I don’t listen to the words, just the music” when defending listening to music with less than admirable lyrics? It’s a proven fact that what we watch, hear, and do really does affect us. The Scriptures even encourage us to guard our hearts and […]
We Recommend: Dakoda Motor Co, “Into The Son”
Tonight, I sat down at my desk and got the sudden impulse to listen to one particular record. As I sat here wondering what the latest recommendation from us should be, it quickly became obvious. The funny thing about Dakoda Motor Co. and their 1993 Myrrh/Word debut Into The Son, is that when […]
We Recommend: Danyew, “Danyew EP”
While I’m starting to really tire of the whole “EP” thing right now, Danyew EP really stuck out to me. (Phil) Danyew, a multi-instrumentalist, put together a seemingly flawless collection of six songs, all special in their own way. It’s a unique keyboard-driven worshipful experience; with the epic “The Closer We Are,” the […]
We Recommend: Phil Wickham, “Cannons”
California worship leader Phil Wickham is a fairly new artist who’s written a respectful collection of worship songs since his self-titled debut in 2006. I’ve noticed that his style, however, isn’t for everyone. His vocals are undoubtedly unique and are expressed in a rather child-like fashion that is innocent and verbally poetic, especially in a generation where […]
We Recommend: Children 18:3, “Children 18:3”
I was actually introduced to Children 18:3 right here on this site and, upon reading David Goodman’s honest and accurate review, I ventured into purchasing the album that same day. I don’t mean to sound like a die-hard fan here, but this album carries with it what you might find to be […]
We Recommend: Emery, ‘”The Weak’s End”
Several years ago, I was all about watching TVU. My church had it playing in its game room, and whenever I went in there, I sat and watched video after video. In 2004, a new band had one of its videos playing, and from the opening screams of “Walls,” I […]
“Ode to Joy” by Karen M.
Well, it’s been quite a day. Quite a week or two or three, actually. I work in a small bakery. I was filling in for my manager as she took a well-deserved vacation, and along with the responsibility for my department came the stress, grumbles, “ooops-es”, and concerns that go […]
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, […]