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Music Review: Addison Road, “Stories”

Music Review: Addison Road, “Stories”

After a year of unbelievable struggles, Addison Road is ready to "Fight Another Day", with Stories.

 

Music Review: Brandon Heath, "Leaving Eden"

Music Review: Brandon Heath, "Leaving Eden"

When you've got a year's second most played radio single to your name, there's much expected from you. Does Leaving Eden measure up?

 

Music Review: Jeremy Camp's "Speaking Louder Than Before"

Music Review: Jeremy Camp's "Speaking Louder Than Before"

Digging deeper with deliberateness

 

Music Review: Sidewalk Prophets, "Live Like That"

Music Review: Sidewalk Prophets, "Live Like That"

No Sophomore Slump on Live Like That

 

Music Review: David Crowder*Band's "Church Music"

Music Review: David Crowder*Band's "Church Music"

Arguably Crowder's most innovative effort to date

 

Music Review: Switchfoot, "Vice Verses" Rocks and Floats

Music Review: Switchfoot, "Vice Verses" Rocks and Floats

The fun yet philosophical rock band’s creative chemistry and contagious enthusiasm never seem to wane. Vice Verses is proof positive.

 

Music Review: Point of Grace, <i>No Changin’ Us</i>

Music Review: Point of Grace, No Changin’ Us

Point of Grace's venture into country/lite pop continues with No Changin' Us. But does it work?

 

Music Review: Phil Stacey's "Into The Light"

Music Review: Phil Stacey's "Into The Light"

American Idol Season 6 contender Phil Stacey flies his true colors in his debut CD release.

 

Music Review: Sara Groves, "Invisible Empires"

Music Review: Sara Groves, "Invisible Empires"

Invisible Empires, Groves’ 10th album release, is a milestone that clearly shows she still has much more to say musically.

 

 Music Review: Hillsong United's "Across the Earth: Tear Down the Walls"

Music Review: Hillsong United's "Across the Earth: Tear Down the Walls"

More of What We Love From Our Favorite Aussie Worship Band

 

Music Review: Kari Jobe, "The Acoustic Sessions" EP

Music Review: Kari Jobe, "The Acoustic Sessions" EP

These pure and stripped-down recordings aren't nearly as minimalistic as acoustic sessions can be expected to be, but the lack of shimmering, glossy production give them a more intimate worship experience.

 

Music Review - Tricia Brock, "The Road"

Music Review - Tricia Brock, "The Road"

Superchick lead singer Tricia Brock's debut as a solo artist, The Road, takes a softer and more personal turn from her usual rock tendencies.

 

Music Review: Tenth Avenue North, "The Struggle"

Music Review: Tenth Avenue North, "The Struggle"

The Struggle will remain as missed opportunities for maximized greatness.

 

Music Review: for King & Country, "Crave"

Music Review: for King & Country, "Crave"

Also known as Rebecca St. James’ brothers, For King & Country is sure to wow your eardrums with scintillating sibling songs.

 

Music Review: Mat Kearney's 'City of Black & White'

Music Review: Mat Kearney's 'City of Black & White'

Kearney Drops Hip-Hop Flavor in Favor of Impeccable Acoustic Love Fare

 

Music Review: Delirious Legacy Encapsulated in Farewell CD/DVD

Music Review: Delirious Legacy Encapsulated in Farewell CD/DVD

After 15 years in the national arena, Delirous will perform its final show as a band later this year. But before shutting down, the gold-selling quintet releases My Soul Sings, a live CD/DVD highlighting the band’s best material from a half-dozen albums and years of worldwide touring.

 

Music Review: Kari Jobe, "Where I Find You"

Music Review: Kari Jobe, "Where I Find You"

Jobe Steps Up with "Where I Find You"

 

Music Review: Big Daddy Weave, "Love Comes To Life"

Music Review: Big Daddy Weave, "Love Comes To Life"

Well-titled album shines through.

 

Music Review: Melissa Greene's "Next Step"

Music Review: Melissa Greene's "Next Step"

After nearly six years with Avalon, Melissa Greene is now ready to release her first solo project.

 

Music Review: Newsboys, "God's Not Dead"

Music Review: Newsboys, "God's Not Dead"

Worship Lives on in God’s Not Dead

 

Music Review: "Bebo Norman"

Music Review: "Bebo Norman"

Self-Titled CD Personalizes New Chapter for Norman

 

Music Review: Dave Barnes, "Stories to Tell"

Music Review: Dave Barnes, "Stories to Tell"

Barnes Has Talent and Stories to Tell

 

Music Review: Christy Nockels' "Life Light Up"

Music Review: Christy Nockels' "Life Light Up"

One of Christian music’s most recognizable and prolific female voices releases her first solo worship project, “Life Light Up”

 

Music Review: Nicole C. Mullen Makes a Joyful Noise on "Captivated"

Music Review: Nicole C. Mullen Makes a Joyful Noise on "Captivated"

While Mullen has never recorded a full-on praise album in her 20-year (!!!) career, she’s always been a worshipper at heart. So with that said, it’s really no surprise that she’s finally getting around to releasing one now.

 

Music Review: Peter Furler, "On Fire"

Music Review: Peter Furler, "On Fire"

Furler's comeback album isn't an especially inventive endeavor, it's nonetheless an extremely endearing project.

 

Music Review: Jeremy Camp "Live"

Music Review: Jeremy Camp "Live"

Camp and his band crank up the electric guitars and drumsticks. Does it convey the full concert experience?

 

Music Review: Point of Grace, "A Thousand Little Things"

Music Review: Point of Grace, "A Thousand Little Things"

Lots to love about A Thousand Little Things

 

Music Review: Jars Of Clay's "The Long Fall Back To Earth"

Music Review: Jars Of Clay's "The Long Fall Back To Earth"

A lush collection of pop rock songs with an indie touch that proves to be a well-balanced and solid effort from start to finish.

 

Music Review: Matt Redman, "10,000 Reasons"

Music Review: Matt Redman, "10,000 Reasons"

Live Worship Offered with 10,000 Reasons

 

Music Review: Casting Crowns, "Come to the Well"

Music Review: Casting Crowns, "Come to the Well"

Come to the Well yields finely crafted songs that can and probably will soon double as sermon outlines at a church near you.

 

Music Review: Switchfoot, "Vice Re-Verses"

Music Review: Switchfoot, "Vice Re-Verses"

Switchfoot Gets Worked Over in Re-Verses

 

Music Review: Michael W. Smith, “Wonder”

Music Review: Michael W. Smith, “Wonder”

With the release of his 22nd and latest career album, Wonder represents a new chapter in the artist’s life and musical output. Does it measure up to the iconic hall of fame work he’s done in the past?

 

Music Review: Natalie Grant, “Love Revolution”

Music Review: Natalie Grant, “Love Revolution”

Urgency in music and message

 

Music Review: TobyMac, "Eye On It"

Music Review: TobyMac, "Eye On It"

Despite its weaknesses, Eye On It is a testament to good old-fashioned musicianship that gives credit to Whom it is due

 

Music Review: Aaron Shust, "This is What We Believe"

Music Review: Aaron Shust, "This is What We Believe"

Faith Fuels This is What We Believe

 

Music Review: Mandisa's "Freedom"

Music Review: Mandisa's "Freedom"

Pleasant but not overly plain funky pop

 

Music Review: MercyMe, <i>The Generous Mr. Lovewell</i>

Music Review: MercyMe, The Generous Mr. Lovewell

Who is The Generous Mr. Lovewell? And what album has MercyMe fashioned from their acquaintance with this fellow?

 

Music Review:  The Fray

Music Review: The Fray

Deeper Faith Focus, Better Sound than First Round

 

Music Review: Steven Curtis Champan, "re: creation"

Music Review: Steven Curtis Champan, "re: creation"

Forward-Thinking re:creation Looks Back

 

Music Review: Brandon Heath, "Blue Mountain"

Music Review: Brandon Heath, "Blue Mountain"

Something about this fictional locale pulls a person’s thinking toward God’s undiluted truth.

 

Music Review: Steven Curtis Chapman, "Beauty Will Rise"

Music Review: Steven Curtis Chapman, "Beauty Will Rise"

In this first CD release since the death of his daughter, listeners can acutely feel both the pain and joy behind the lyrics of Beauty Will Rise.

 

Music Review: <i>Love Like This </i>a Safer Second Outing

Music Review: Love Like This a Safer Second Outing

Slick but slightly less adventurous …

 

Music Review: Avalon's "Reborn"

Music Review: Avalon's "Reborn"

Reborn is definitely an improvement over Stand, but still doesn't measure up to some of their previous efforts.

 

Music Review: Rebecca St. James, “I Will Praise You”

Music Review: Rebecca St. James, “I Will Praise You”

A more complete fit between singer and style

 

Music Review: Millard Repeats Classic Format on <i>Hymned Again</i>

Music Review: Millard Repeats Classic Format on Hymned Again

MercyMe’s Millard scores second home run with personal hymnbook …

 

Music Review: Josh Wilson, "See You"

Music Review: Josh Wilson, "See You"

See You combines the mellow but heartfelt style from his debut with the solid pop sound of Life Is Not A Snapshot. Because of this, unfortunately, little new ground is gained.

 

Music Review: Revive, "Blink"

Music Review: Revive, "Blink"

Too many good things to say and not enough exciting tracks to contain them.

 

Music Review: The Afters "Light Up the Sky" with Latest

Music Review: The Afters "Light Up the Sky" with Latest

The Afters debut most accessible album of band's career ...

 

Music Review: Hillsong London's "Hail to the King"

Music Review: Hillsong London's "Hail to the King"

Worship Collection Fails to Favorably Impress

 

Music Review: MercyMe, "The Hurt and the Healer"

Music Review: MercyMe, "The Hurt and the Healer"

MercyMe Returns with The Hurt & The Healer

 

Music Review: Michael W. Smith, "Glory"

Music Review: Michael W. Smith, "Glory"

Glory Smith’s Second Instrumental Outing

 

Music Review: Francesca Battistelli is All Grown Up on "Hundred More Years"

Music Review: Francesca Battistelli is All Grown Up on "Hundred More Years"

Hundred More Years isn't going to churn up deep discussions or make big challenges, but that was never Francesca Battistelli's style anyway.

 

Music Review: Newsboys' "In the Hands of God"

Music Review: Newsboys' "In the Hands of God"

Amid Changes, Band Moves Forward

 

Music Review: Sanctus Real, "Pieces of a Real Heart" Should Quell the Questioning

Music Review: Sanctus Real, "Pieces of a Real Heart" Should Quell the Questioning

After nearly a decade in the industry, Sanctus Real might wonder if it still has a relevant foothold in popular Christian music. The honest lyrical and musical charm of Pieces of a Real Heart should quell the questioning.

 

Music Review: Building 429, "Listen To The Sound"

Music Review: Building 429, "Listen To The Sound"

If Listen to the Sound is the measuring stick of Building 429's musicianship, the bar remains terribly low with their best probably behind them.

 

Music Review: Various Artists, "The Story"

Music Review: Various Artists, "The Story"

While not perfect, Music Inspired By The Story is an extremely creative idea. What Nordeman and Herms have created is truly remarkable. One of the better compilations of the year.

 

Music Review: Matthew West, "Into The Light"

Music Review: Matthew West, "Into The Light"

At times cliche, but this project will appeal to West’s fans as another concept album that values the stories of men and women who have weathered life just as we all have.

 

Music Review: Passion, "Here For You"

Music Review: Passion, "Here For You"

Worship Continues on Passion's Here for You. Chris Tomlin leads another excellent Passion compilation …

 

Music Review: Chris Tomlin, "How Great Is Our God"

Music Review: Chris Tomlin, "How Great Is Our God"

Lives Celebrated in Tomlin’s Collection

 

Music Review: Jaci Velasquez' "Love Out Loud"

Music Review: Jaci Velasquez' "Love Out Loud"

Out with her first CD in 3 years, the Latin songstress returns with a strong music project.

 

Music Review: Josh Wilson, "Carry Me"

Music Review: Josh Wilson, "Carry Me"

Even though Carry Me doesn't quite qualify as groundbreaking or fillerless, it is still an engaging, thought-provoking, and ultimately, an uplifting collection of songs.

 

Music Review: Laura Story, “Blessings”

Music Review: Laura Story, “Blessings”

Worshipful pop, or pop-tinted worship?

 

Music Review: Kutless, "It Is Well"

Music Review: Kutless, "It Is Well"

Kutless once again proves that worship can be rockin’.

 

Music Review:  Jadon Lavik's "The Road"

Music Review: Jadon Lavik's "The Road"

An intimate collection of original worship songs from Saddleback Church worship leader.

 

Music Review: Jonny Diaz, "Jonny Diaz"

Music Review: Jonny Diaz, "Jonny Diaz"

Diaz appears to have perfected the art of writing catchy pop songs.

 

Music Review: Jamie Grace, "One Song at a Time"

Music Review: Jamie Grace, "One Song at a Time"

Bright Start to a Bright Future

 

Music Review: Matt Hammitt, "Every Falling Tear" is Personal

Music Review: Matt Hammitt, "Every Falling Tear" is Personal

Every Falling Tear works from a specific valley to arrive at a mountain of hope we should all aspire to scale, regardless of any earthly circumstance.

 

Music Review: Downhere, "On The Altar of Love"

Music Review: Downhere, "On The Altar of Love"

Mission Accomplished On the Altar of Love

 

Music Review: Tenth Avenue North Takes Fans <i>Inside and In Between</i>

Music Review: Tenth Avenue North Takes Fans Inside and In Between

Live CD/DVD shows both depth and rock facet of this maturing band ...

 

Music Review: Group 1 Crew, "Fearless"

Music Review: Group 1 Crew, "Fearless"

Fearless shows a more purposeful side at times with a solid message, while still carrying those fun house party joints that we've come to expect from Group 1 Crew ("He Said").

 

Music Review: Jason Gray Shines on A Way to See in the Dark

Music Review: Jason Gray Shines on A Way to See in the Dark

Jason Gray is one of the most underrated singer/songwriters in Christian music. His latest release further proves this point.

 

Music Review: David Crowder Band, "Oh For Joy"

Music Review: David Crowder Band, "Oh For Joy"

David Crowder Band Brings Christmas Joy

 

Music Review: Third Day, "Live Revelations" CD/DVD

Music Review: Third Day, "Live Revelations" CD/DVD

Short on Songs, but Bountiful Backstage Bonuses

 

Music Review:  Lincoln Brewster's 'Today Is The Day'

Music Review: Lincoln Brewster's 'Today Is The Day'

Now Re-released with a deluxe companion DVD with live performances, song stories, and guitar lessons!

 

Music Review: Chris Tomlin, "And If Our God Is For Us..."

Music Review: Chris Tomlin, "And If Our God Is For Us..."

For better or worse, these new songs are just what listeners familiar with his style would expect: a set of emotional, mid-tempo ballads, with a few upbeat tracks mixed in.

 

Music Review: Passion - "White Flag"

Music Review: Passion - "White Flag"

Passion: White Flag Sounds Call to Action

 

Music Review: Kutless, "Believer"

Music Review: Kutless, "Believer"

Kutless Plays It Safe on Believer

 

Music Review: In Christ Alone - Modern Hymns of Worship

Music Review: In Christ Alone - Modern Hymns of Worship

Singers Bethany Dillon with Matt Hammitt (Sanctus Real) have collaborated to bring a new worship CD. Their concept looks great on the CD jacket, but how does it sound?

 

Music Review: MIKESCHAIR

Music Review: MIKESCHAIR

Belmont Alum Yield Out of the Box Success on National Debut

 

Music Review: Ginny Owens' "Say Amen"

Music Review: Ginny Owens' "Say Amen"

Owens' Best Work Since her Debut

 

Music Review: Aaron Shust's "Take Over"

Music Review: Aaron Shust's "Take Over"

Praise and Worship - PLUS

 

Music Review: Shane & Shane's "Glory in the Highest"

Music Review: Shane & Shane's "Glory in the Highest"

Christmas the Shane & Shane Way

 

Music Review: Jaci Velasquez, "Diamond"

Music Review: Jaci Velasquez, "Diamond"

Velasquez’s Comeback Diamond Shines

 

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Music Review: Amy Grant, "Somewhere Down The Road"

Music Review: Amy Grant, "Somewhere Down The Road"

Her first truly new record in seven years is a collection of songs old and new, built around the theme of a journey through hope, pain, joy, and sorrow.

 

Music Review: Third Day, “Move”

Music Review: Third Day, “Move”

Third Day runs full-circle back to their Southern rock roots in Move. Does it "move" you to buy it? Check out the rest of the review

 

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