Anchor & Braille - Felt
Taking a break from Anberlin, Stephen Christian has penned an album that explores the softer side of his musical creativity and a more introspective side to his lyrical poeticism.
Reviews
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September 5, 2009
September 2, 2009
The Color Morale - We All Have Demons
The Color Morale hail from Rockford, Illinois and have just released their debut album on Rise Records. The only question that remains is do they stand out from their peers in the metalcore genre?
September 1, 2009
So Long Forgotten - Things We Can See and Things We Cannot
So Long Forgotten is a band very deserving of your time. They've crafted a very intelligent and artistic release sure to appeal to fans of As Cities Burn and mewithoutYou.
August 31, 2009
Abel - The Honest Love
Abel's swingin' for the cheap seats with this 5-song EP. So is it hit... or miss?
August 29, 2009
Thousand Foot Krutch - Welcome To The Masquerade
Is this a mature step or a continuance of a dreaded past? Time will only tell...
August 28, 2009
Thrice - Beggars
After four EPs of musical deconstruction, Thrice has finally put its sound back together with added depth and maturity.
The Glorious Unseen - The Hope That Lies in You
The Glorious Unseen continue their brand of ambient worship music with their second release. Who needs carbon copy radio music anyhow?
Oh, Sleeper - Son of the Morning
Oh, Sleeper released their sophomore album on August 25th and it's beyond worth checking out. You NEED to own it, live it, breathe it, and let it empower you. Read on to find what all the fuss is about.
August 25, 2009
Metavari - Be One of Us and Hear No Noise
Instrumental post-rock from Indiana. Metavari makes the listener a part of the musical experience; a participant, not just an observer.
August 21, 2009
Quiet Science - He Calls Me Diamonds
Quiet? A little. Science? Not so much. Decent alt-rock? For sure.
August 19, 2009
Mute Math - Armistice
The sophomore release by the promising band Mute Math is now here. How does it stack up to their debut? Read on to find out.
August 18, 2009
Skillet - Awake
Does Skillet rock your socks off? Check out what is going on with their new release, Awake.
August 15, 2009
HB - Frozen Inside
HB, a symphonic/power metal band from Finland, offer their musical debut to the English-speaking world...
The Rose McCoy - I Won't Go Quietly
The Rose McCoy, a new band on Wounded Records, have released their debut EP "I Won't Go Quietly" and you should really take a listen...
Stryper - Murder By Pride
Stryper have returned to form with Murder By Pride. Read the full review below.
August 14, 2009
Willet - Somewhere In Between
Four guys with the talent to rock and the heart to help...
August 8, 2009
The Farewell Scene - Broken Halos EP
Band: The Farewell Scene
Album: Broken Halos & Clipped Wings
Label: N/A
Reviewed By: Chris W
Tracklisting:
- The Love You Seek
- Unending
- You Count The Stars
August 3, 2009
Neon Horse - Haunted Horse: Songs of Love, Defiance, & Delusion
Did you really think we could just let this one pass by without a proper review?
July 30, 2009
Venia - Frozen Hands
Band: Venia
Label: Blood & Ink
Release Date: July 2009
Reviewed By: Chris W
*Used with permission from Christian Music Zine*
Do you like fast paced chug chug hardcore? Do the sounds of Terror, Seventh Star, or No Innocent Victim excite you? Do you like bold spirit filled hardcore? If so then this album probably sounds like at least 5 other cd’s you already own but still love, and you’ll probably add this one to your collection and adore it.
Ok, now that I’ve gotten that off my chest I hope you realize that I am in no way knocking or hating on Venia.… Continued →
July 29, 2009
Orion Walsh - Freedom Lost Or Freedom Found
Could a kid ask for a cooler name than "Orion"? I think not.
Thera - The Aftermath
Some female-fronted rock from Alaska that you don't wanna miss...
Evoka - Cries From The Castlegate Empire
Crusaders, Persians, and music... oh, my. Okay, not really.
Hands - The Sounds of Earth
Before there was 'Creator' there was another album from Hands. It was released way back in February on a different label as a concept album. Today we revisit this release to see how the ambitious project, The Sounds of Earth, turned out.
July 28, 2009
Newsboys - In The Hands Of God
Is this really the way they roll now?
Future of Forestry - Travel (EP)
I am too sick to think of some kind of funny comment about airplanes, just read the review
July 24, 2009
Ascend The Hill - s/t
You don't wanna miss this one...
Second Thief - Prelude
New music to check out... fast, furious... and some crazy vocals...
July 22, 2009
Hands - Creator
Hands label debut album titled "Creator" on Facedown Records. Is this a flop or one of the better releases from Facedown this year? Read to find out!
Project 86 - Picket Fence Cartel
It took a bit longer to get this review out due to the delay in the pre-order and my brief vacaton but here it is at long last. Picket Fence Cartel is Project 86's seventh album and it quite possibly could be their best.
July 21, 2009
Hundred Year Storm - The Future Belong To The Brave
If the moon was made of prime rib, would you eat it? I'd have seconds