All the articles published by Jessica C
About the author Jessica C
All I want to do is build sheet forts, drink tea, and write about music for the rest of my life.
Review : Tim Keith Jones – Cards & Words
This debut release is a collection of energetic, heartfelt stories, and a few great worship songs.
Best of 2012 by Jessica Cooper
Top 20 Releases of 2012
This list is compiled of releases that have circulated through my CD player throughout the year.
Beautiful Eulogy – Satellite Kite (Humble Beast)
Ascend The Hill – O Ransomed Son (Come&Live!)
John Mark McMillan – The Song Inside The Sounds Of Breaking Down: Deluxe Reissue (Independent)
Trip Lee – Good Life (Reach Records)
Propaganda – Excellent (Humble Beast)
Levi The Poet – Seasons (Come&Live!)
Josh Garrels – B Sides & Remixes EP (Small Voice Records)
John Mark McMillan – Economy (Integrity Music)
Make Do and…
Review : Levi The Poet – Seasons
| Tags : dramatic monologue, levi the poet, Poetry, SeasonsAnother intense release from the beloved Levi Macallister, vividly depicting the ups and downs of transitioning from the loss of a father to the acceptance of a Father.
Review : 180 OUT – Black & White
| Tags : 180 Out, Black & White, Punk, Thumper Punk Records180 OUT hits the nail on the head, combining 50′s rockabilly, 60′s surf/punk, 70′s funk, and 80′s rock with modern punk to create an original sound and unique style.
Review : Platoon 1107 – We Glory In The Title
| Tags : Platoon 1107, Punk, Thumper Punk Records, We Glory In The TitleThe Patriotic Punk debut and solo project of Jimmy Sisco (Absolved, Of Puritans And Lepers, ex-Nomad) in honor of the men and women who serve in any capacity for the United States military.
Review : Propaganda – Excellent
| Tags : excellent, Hip Hop, humble beast records, propagandaPropaganda’s new project is a superior piece of art stuffed with truth, bursting with originality, not lacking in boldness, that accurately conveys his brilliance as an artist.
Review : Punk for the Gospel Benefit Compilation
| Tags : Punk for the Gospel Benefit Compilation, Thumper Punk Records, Various ArtistsThere are so many classics featured in this collection of songs compiled to benefit the support of foreign missionaries within the Christian punk community.
Review : Metanoia – Retroceder Nunca
| Tags : Metanoia, Punk, Retroceder Nunca, Thumper Punk RecordsHigh-energy, classic, uplifting punk for fans of Dogwood, Craig’s Brother, and Pennywise. This release definitely pays homage to the genre.
Review : Living Fire – Jesus Rules
| Tags : Jesus Rules, Living Fire, Punk, Thumper Punk RecordsLiving Fire’s sound is similar to that of bands like Bad Religion and Social Distortion, creating that atmosphere of high energy to encourage circle pits and pile-ons.
Review : The Wedding – No Direction
| Tags : No Direction, Rock n Roll, the wedding, Tooth & NailThe latest release from rock ‘n’ roll bandits The Wedding, sons of guns shot-bangin’ in your ears.
Review : John Mark McMillan – The Song Inside the Sounds of Breaking Down: Deluxe Reissue
| Tags : Christian, Deluxe Reissue, John Mark McMillan, The Song Inside the Sounds of Breaking DownThis has been a good improvement on an already great album, and shows listeners how much potential John Mark McMillan has in his writing ability.
Review : Beautiful Eulogy – Satellite Kite
| Tags : beautiful eulogy, Christian, Hip Hop, humble beast records, Satellite KiteThis debut release from the trio consisting of co-founders Braille and Odd Thomas of Humble Beast, and beat maker Courtland Urbano, speaks of the truth of God’s character, grace, and compassion.
Review : Josh Garrels – B Sides & Remixes EP
| Tags : Christian, folk, Josh Garrels, Love & War B Sides EPJosh Garrels’ style is a soupy conglomerate of folk, hip hop, soul, and classical, tied in with a vocal style that’s uniquely haunting, giving listeners a recipe for greatness that promises a pleasing aftertaste.
Review : Wayfarer – The River
This EP is a total ear-pleaser for those of you who love remakes of traditional hymns.
Review : John Mark McMillan – Economy
| Tags : Economy, Integrity Music, John Mark McMillan, WorshipWith Economy, the same dynamic and hard-hitting elements of McMillan’s writing carry over to create a sense of familiarity, but in a fresh way.
Best of 2011 by Jessica Cooper
Albums:
Thrice – Major/Minor
Close Your Eyes – Empty Hands & Heavy Hearts
Josh Garrels – Love & War & The Sea In Between
Hands – Give Me Rest
Sleeping Giant – Kingdom Days In An Evil Age
Blindside – With Shivering Hearts We Wait
Great Awakening – Songs In Secret
Gideon – Costs
Needtobreathe – The Reckoning
John Mark McMillan – Economy
Altars – Opposition
As Hell Retreats – Volition
Life In Your Way – Kingdoms
Hundredth – Let Go
Emery – We Do What We Want
Aaron Gillespie – Anthem Song
Debtor – Bloodseeds
Mat Kearney…
Review : Close Your Eyes – Empty Hands & Heavy Hearts
| Tags : Close Your Eyes, empty hands & heavy hearts, hardcore, pop-punk, Victory RecordsThe sophomore album “Empty Hands & Heavy Hearts” from Close Your Eyes is packed full of energy, honesty, and hope.
Review : The Rendition – Sans Pearl
Relatable songs are what get to people, and all four tracks on this EP definitely embody that.
Review : Behold the Branch – Oh To Love You More
| Tags : Ambient, behold the branch, indie, oh to love you more, WorshipGenuine folks blessed with the ability to craft songs rooted in Scripture and tweak existing singles to fit their own unique style.
Review : Blindside – With Shivering Hearts We Wait
| Tags : blindside, ino records, Rock, Screamo, with shivering hearts we waitCall me crazy, but I like the thrill of a challenge, and WSHWW seemed like a good place to start as a newbie. Turned out to be more intimidating than I thought, but hey…go big or go home!
Hannah Rose
This City Awaits
Aquile (The Voice)
Victor Griffin and Jeff “Oly” Olson (IN~GRAVED)
Kingdom Band
RED
Tiffany Arbuckle Lee (Plumb)
Southbound Fearing
Matt Baird (Spoken)
CedEnough
Brian “Head” Welch (Love and Death)
Andrew Schwab
KJ-52
Lil’ Dre
The O.C. Supertones
A Past Unknown
Gideon
Memphis May Fire
Heath McNease
Belle Epoque
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