Reviews

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January 26, 2014

Coia - The Friction

Independent worship artist Mike Coia released his first EP in 2013, with standout songs like 'Burn' and 'Home'. With vocal similarities to Starfield and Charlie Hall, here is the review.

January 24, 2014

Orion Walsh - The Tale of a Broken Compass

I’m very sorry to not have heard The Tale of a Broken Compass in 2013, because I want all the more time to digest what I’ve heard, and it would have undoubtedly made it on my Best Of list.

Casting Crowns - Thrive

Casting Crowns release their long-awaited new album 'Thrive' this coming Tuesday, featuring the hit song 'All You've Ever Wanted' and other standouts like 'Thrive', 'This is Now' and 'Broken Together'. Their most musically diverse album to date, check out the review.

January 22, 2014

January 21, 2014

Josh White - Absolution

It’s deceptively simple, both musically and lyrically, but the closer you listen, you hear more layers underscoring it, until you finally decide to surrender and let yourself be caught up in it, caught off guard by the beauty of simplicity.

January 20, 2014

Falling Up - Hours

Falling Up's 2nd half of the Machine de Ella Project - Hours is a fantastic album.

David Thulin - Reconstruction 2.1

David Thulin, EDM and remix artist, has released his latest EP, Reconstruction 2.1, featuring remixes of songs by Jonathan Thulin, Shine Bright Baby, Rapture Ruckus, Natalie Grant, Press Play, and a new song featuring Nicole Croteau. Check out the review.

January 19, 2014

Solamors - Depravity's Demise

Jason Wisdom and Alex Kinas (formerly) of Becoming the Archetype team up with Travis Turner (Aletheian) to bring a new album that blends the combined member's past work with a hopeful new future. But, can "Depravity's Demise" get out from the shadow of the often similar "Celestial Completion"? Read on to find out.

January 17, 2014

Agonal - A Suffering Complete

Check out Agonal and their third record that came out last year called A Suffering Complete which was released by Sanctus Gladius Records. The gothic doom metal awaits you.

Evan Wickham - Make Us One

Brother of Phil Wickham, Evan Wickham has released his latest worship album, 'Make Us One'. One of my favourite worship albums to be released in 2013 (and one of the albums that I missed out in listening in 2013), here is the review.

January 15, 2014

January 13, 2014

Saving Grace - The Urgency

As Facedown's first release of the new year, Saving Grace brings a solid hardcore album that will not disappoint longtime fans. Still, is "The Urgency" worthy to follow after such a powerful landslide of great albums from their label? Read on to find out.
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Number One Gun - This Is All We Know

Number One Gun more than delivers in the return to their original lineup. Complex and intricate instrumentation back Jeff Schneeweis's signature vocals over eleven tracks that range from all-out rock anthems to electronic-laced ballads. Any fan of the band's catalog will find something to love on this solid album.

January 12, 2014

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January 2, 2014

Seth And Nirva - I Need You

Husband and wife duo Seth and Nirva (Nirva's from TobyMac's Diverse City Band) have released their first EP, I Need You, featuring collaborations with Shonlock, TobyMac, Bryan 'Mr Talkbox' Chambers and GabeReal. Check out the review.

December 30, 2013

Silent Planet - Lastsleep (1944-1946)

Silent Planet are sure to take the industry by storm with their unapologetic lyrics, in your face music, and unique delivery that culminate into a fresh and exciting blend of heavy music.

December 28, 2013

Lessons - American Ghosts

If you’re looking for a record that hearkens back to the days of non-gimmick, old-school metalcore then Lessons might be the band for you.

December 26, 2013

December 22, 2013