Reviews
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September 2, 2013
Bethel Music released their first studio album 'Tides' on Tuesday September 3rd, featuring the hit single 'Chasing You' and other standout tracks like 'Letting Go', 'I Can Feel You' and 'Heaven's Song'. Check out the review.
Vocal Few - Tall Trees
A review of the 2nd project from "a guy and his pregnant wife making music"
Least of These - Change Will Come
Least of These deliver an impressive full-length debut laden with melodic guitar runs, passionate vocals, and spiritual themes. Read the full review here.
Leaders - Indomitable
Does Leaders' new album stand on par with the awesome summer the label has had so far? Can an appearance from Impending Doom's own Brook Reeves make this the best heavy album of the year? Read on to find out.
September 1, 2013
The City Harmonic - Heart
Canadian artists The City Harmonic release their brand new album 'Heart' on September 3rd, featuring their hit song 'A City on a Hill', and other standouts like 'Glory', 'Take Heart' and 'Brand New'. Here is the review.
Jon Russelburg - Ghost EP
A modern indie rock EP with 90's sensibilities along the lines of early Pedro the Lion.
August 31, 2013
New Life Worship - Strong God
New Life Worship, led by Brad Parsley and Jon Egan, released their 2013 album 'Strong God' in early August, featuring hit songs like the title track and 'All To Him'. Check out the review.
August 30, 2013
Relient K - Collapsible Lung
A (slightly tardy) review of Relient k's Collapsible Lung
Jars of Clay - Inland
Check out this review of the latest release from Jars of Clay
August 28, 2013
Crave - Crave
Newest signings to DREAM Records, Crave have released their self-titled debut album, featuring the hit single 'We Don't Care What They Say' and other standouts like 'Ring the Bell' and 'Not Alone'. Here is the review.
August 26, 2013
Amanda Noelle - Beautiful Name EP
Save the City Records artist Amanda Noelle (previously a part of the trio Kimber Rising) has released her first solo EP, 'Beautiful Name', featuring the hit single 'Beautiful Name' and the promotional single track, 'Love is Greater'. Here is the review.
August 25, 2013
Brady Toops - Brady Toops
Check out the review of Brady Toops' new self-titled album.
Lexi Elisha - Eventually EP
Independent artist Lexi Elisha releases her second EP 'Eventually' August 27th, featuring the hit song 'I Choose Love'. Here is the review.
August 23, 2013
Mandisa - Overcomer
Ex-American Idol contestant and current CCM artist Mandisa releases her 4th full-length studio album 'Overcomer' at the end of August 2013. Check out the review.
August 22, 2013
Seth Condrey - Keeps On Changing
Seth Condrey releases his second English studio album on North Point Music, 'Keeps on Changing', in the last week of August. Here is the review.
August 21, 2013
Love & The Outcome - Love & The Outcome
Canadian pop-contemporary duo Love & The Outcome release their debut self-titled album on August 27th, featuring their hit radio single 'He Is With Us' and other standout tracks like 'City of God', 'Heart Like You' and 'King of My Heart'. Check out the review of one of my favourite albums from a new artist in 2013!
August 20, 2013
Platoon 1107 & The Cants - Split EP
Rough, raw, meaty punk.
August 19, 2013
Stellar Kart - All In
Pop-punk band Stellar Kart release their new 2013 album 'All In' and one of the most anticipated Christian albums of the year, featuring the hit radio single 'All In (Apologise)', pop anthem 'My Surrender' and the revealing and tongue-in-cheek song, 'Hollywood Reality'. Check out the review.
Various Artists - Music from the Motion Picture GRACE Unplugged
Grace Unplugged, which tells a coming of age story about a teen who travels to become a star in music and in the process starts to compromise on her faith (starring AJ Michalka, Jamie Grace and Chris Tomlin), releases to the cinemas in October 2013. Here is the review of the complimentary album, 'Grace Unplugged Soundtrack', releasing August 27th, and featuring original songs by AJ Michalka, and fan favourites by Chris Tomlin, TobyMac and Josh Wilson.
August 16, 2013
The Ongoing Concept - Saloon
A review of the latest band added to the Solid State label, The Ongoing Concept. Will "Saloon" be a "print of someone else's painting"?
Shook Like Dead Men - The 5 Solas EP
Shook Like Dead Men have made massive steps ahead of their last effort. They have clearly matured and have even thrown some curve balls into their sound. The bottom line is that like the aforementioned Picasso, “The 5 Solas EP” is more than just chaos. There is a work of art and a message laying beneath, waiting to be delved into.
August 15, 2013
Audrey Assad - Fortunate Fall
Audrey Assad is back with a new album, 'Fortunate Fall', this time recorded and produced independently via Kickstarter, featuring hit single 'Good to Me' and other standouts like 'Spirit of the Living God', 'Help My Unbelief' and 'Lead Me On'. Check out the review.
August 13, 2013
1 Girl Nation - 1 Girl Nation
1 Girl Nation, possibly the first Christian band to form via audition, release their debut album next week Tuesday (20th August), featuring their hit song 'While We're Young', and other standout tracks 'Turn Around', 'Love Like Crazy' and 'Count Your Rainbows'. Check out the review of one of my favourite albums to be released in August 2013.
August 12, 2013
Soulfire Revolution - Revival
Colombian worship movement 'Soulfire Revolution' releases their debut worship album 'Revival' in mid-August, featuring guest vocalists like TobyMac, Kim Walker-Smith and Martin Smith. Here is the review.
August 11, 2013
The Digital Age - Evening:Morning
The Digital Age, remnants of the David Crowder Band, release their debut label fronted album 'Evening Morning' on Fair Trade Services, featuring the cover song 'All The Poor and Powerless', first radio single 'Captured' and promotional single 'Believe'. Check out the review of an album that's destined to be enjoyed by David Crowder Band enthusiasts around the world.
August 10, 2013
Christ's Sake - Christ's Sake
This self-titled album is driving and pairs the basic elements of melodic punk with the old-school stylings of their musical influences, to create a specific, tailored sound that makes Christ's Sake such a good listen.
August 9, 2013
Fielding - Our Side Is an Ocean
A nuanced, well-crafted EP that draws strength from true talent rather than gimmicks.
August 8, 2013
WOW - WOW Hits 2014
WOW Hits 2014 releases on September 24th, featuring 39 radio hits that have been popular throughout 2013 so far. Check out the review of one of the most debated and talked about releases of 2013!
August 7, 2013
Confide - All is Calm
Confide's latest album, "All is Calm" is available on iTunes today!
Tricia - Radiate
Tricia Brock, lead singer of Superchick, releases her second solo studio album 'Radiate' on August 13th, featuring hit single 'Enough' and other standout tracks 'Different', 'Everything as Loss' and 'Love Won't Let Go'. Check out the review.