Reviews
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June 11, 2013
Remedy Drive have released their new album 'The Acoustic Sessions', a complete acoustic rendition of their 2012 album 'Resuscitate'. A perfect companion for any fan of the band and their last album, here is the review of the album.
I Cry Wolfe - Adequate
While nothing new, I Cry Wolfe accomplished their goal of spreading happiness by making me smile a few times on their debut full length “Adequate”. The best part is they still have a lot of time to grow and mature, which should allow them to continue evolving their sound in the future.
Colossus - Time and Eternal
Colossus makes a powerhouse debut with "Time and Eternal." With a straightforward hardcore style, Facedown Record's streak may be set to continue through the summer.
June 8, 2013
Tricia - Enough EP
Lead singer of Superchick Tricia Brock releases her sophomore album 'Radiate' in August 2013. Here is the review of the 3 song EP preceding the album release, featuring hit single 'Enough' and the title track of her second album, 'Radiate'.
June 6, 2013
Jonathan Thulin - Dead Come To Life (Music Video Review)
Jonathan Thulin releases his brand-new music video for 'Dead Come to Life' on Monday 10th June at 12 noon EST. Here is my review of the music video, which is one of my favourite videos released in 2013 so far.
Eisley - Currents
Check out this review of Eisley's newest album, "Currents."
June 4, 2013
Beta State - #Friendship
Simple and straightforward lyrics, great melody, and creative flow really pull this album together, remixes included.
Tim Neufeld - Trees
Tim Neufeld, lead singer of Starfield, has released his first solo album, full of 10 worship covers of well known melodies like 'Cornerstone', 'Glorious' and 'All The Poor and Powerless'. Here is the review.
June 3, 2013
Caroline Cobb - The Blood + The Breath
Check out this review of Caroline Cobb's new album, The Blood + The Breath.
June 2, 2013
Audio Adrenaline - Big House To Ocean Floor
Audio Adrenaline have released their newest greatest hits collection 'Big House to Ocean Floor', featuring 16 of their greatest hits, from 'Hands of Feet' and 'Get Down' to 'King and 'Clap Your Hands'. Here is the review.
June 1, 2013
North Point Kids - Shine
North Point Music Ministries have released their first album just for kids, titled 'Shine'. Check out the review.
May 31, 2013
False Idle - Threat
False Idle does a great job of writing songs that are easy to relate to.
May 30, 2013
Tim Timmons - Cast My Cares
Worship leader Tim Timmons releases his first label-fronted album 'Cast Your Cares' next week (4th June) via Reunion Records. Check out the review from an artist who continually finds the joy and perspective in a life ridden with a decade living with cancer.
May 29, 2013
Animal Giant - The Glory EP
...LaRussa shows he is not only capable, but proficient at everything...
May 27, 2013
Building 429 - We Won't Be Shaken
Building 429 release their latest album 'We Won't Be Shaken' in early June 2013, with the hit single 'We Won't Be Shaken' as well as other fan favourites like 'Bonfire', 'All I'm Holding' and 'Get Up'. Check out the review.
May 25, 2013
Brett Younker - Come to the Water Remix EP Single
Brett Younker, one of the worship leaders at the Passion 2013 Conference, has released his new remix EP, a must purchase for avid fans of the remix genre. Check out the review.
A Common Goal - Blessings and Battles
A Common Goal is one of those bands that always gets their genre right.
John Ball - John Ball EP
For fans of alternative worship, look no further than John Ball's latest release. Check out the review.
May 21, 2013
Joanna Beasley - Loud Love
Independent worship artist Joanna Beasley has released her first worship album and 3rd overall, featuring covers of 'Doxology', 'Beneath the Waters' and 'Rooftops'. Check out the review.
May 20, 2013
Nikki Hopkins - Held By Love
U.K. artist Nikki Hopkins has released her debut EP 'Held By Love'. Released on Resound Media UK (home of artist Philippa Hanna), here is the review.
May 19, 2013
Yancy - Roots For The Journey
CCM artist Yancy releases her acoustic-lullaby-scripture-in-song album 'Roots For the Journey' this coming Tuesday (21st May). Check out the review.
May 17, 2013
David Crowder Band - All This For a King: The Essential Collection
David Crowder Band release their first album since they broke up in 2012 next week (21st May), a Greatest hits collection with 13 of their hits plus one new song from Crowder's debut solo album later on during the year. Check out the review.
John Gold - Arthur Unknown
The Floridian pushes the boundaries of his energetic indie folk sound as far as he can...
May 15, 2013
Amy Grant - How Mercy Looks From Here
Amy Grant has released her first new studio album full of all-new music since 'Simple Things' in 2003. Featuring hit single 'Don't Try So Hard', check out the review of 'How Mercy Looks From Here'.
May 14, 2013
Blaster The Rocket Man/Destroy Nate Allen - Split 7"
Whenever someone offers you the chance to review a vinyl copy of Blaster songs, you are required by intergallactic code #471.QZB to reply “Absolutely!” So when Nate reached out to me inquiring about just such a possibility, I did my civic duty and replied with the above response. A week later, I received a package with the dread-inducing return address of “DNA.” Until I figured out that these were the initials of Destroy Nate Allen, I was mildly concerned that my world was about to change for (probably) the worse.… Continued →
May 13, 2013
Take the Name - Against Such Things
Take the Name have created an absolute beast of an album and have given me hope for melodic hardcore for years to come.
May 12, 2013
Shane And Shane - Bring Your Nothing
Folk-worship-acoustic duo Shane and Shane release their 2013 new album Bring Your Nothing within a few days, featuring their hit single 'That's How You Forgive'. Here is the review.
May 11, 2013
Ace Augustine - The Sick and Suffering
Ace Augustine have overcome all odds to release another full length record and I truly commend them for that. If they are able to keep this lineup and really begin to gel and flesh out their sound, I believe they could begin to make waves in the music scene.
May 9, 2013
Needtobreathe - Cercas Blancas EP
Needtobreathe are readying to release their new album later on in 2013, but to hold out fans til then, here is their new EP Caercas Blancas, with lesser known songs like 'White Fences' and 'More Time', as well as a new demo called 'Happy If You Could'. Here is the review.
May 7, 2013
Vertical Church Band - Vertical EP
Vertical Church Band release their Acoustic EP tomorrow (today in Australia), featuring acoustic renditions of their hit songs 'Not For a Moment', 'Open Up the Heavens' and 'Light Shine In'. Check out the review.































