Vulnerable Worship Project Asks Tough Questions
When a record’s opening line pontificates, “When my world is caving in/When my hopes are wearing thin/When I’m choking in my sin,” you better buckle your boot straps, because the realities of man, God and the division between the two are about to be tackled head on
Archive for August, 2009
The Glorious Unseen “Hope That Lies In You”
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Derek Webb “Stockholm Syndrome”
Posted in Christianity Today, tagged andrew greer, Christianity Today, Derek Webb, Stockholm Syndrome on August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sounds like … expanded nuances of Wilco, Radiohead, Ringside and other electronic/experimental rock/pop bands.
At a glance … record label controversy over profane lyrics overshadows what turns out to be Webb’s most creative record to date.
I have to admit I am a bit biased when it comes to Derek Webb. Listening to him rant about Christians’ [...]
Skillet “Awake”
Posted in CCM Magazine, tagged andrew greer, CCM Magazine, Christian Music, Skillet on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Harder Rock Scores Even Bigger Hits
Skillet is without exception one of the finest bands to hit the Christian rock scene, ever.
Slowly and steadily nurturing a massive fanbase of hard rock loyalists (affectionately nicknamed “Panheads”) and scoring major mainstream attention without once watering down their convictions, the fantastic foursome’s choruses of hope reverberate loudly for millions [...]
Aaron Shust “Take Over”
Posted in CCM Magazine, tagged Aaron Shust, andrew greer, CCM Magazine, Christian Music on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Third Project Pure Excellence For “Old Soul” Worship Leader
It’s barely been two years since Aaron Shust swept the 2007 Dove Awards with a trio of wins including “Songwriter of the Year” and “Song of the Year,” two trophies generally awarded to veterans, not a new artist releasing a worship record off a secular label. But [...]
Britt Nicole “The Lost Get Found”
Posted in CCM Magazine, tagged andrew greer, Britt Nicole, CCM Magazine, Christian Music on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Second Set Matures Winsome Songstress
Pop fans, watch out! There’s a new girl on the scene and her music is hot, hot, hot! Well, Britt Nicole isn’t exactly a “new” artist, having released her debut Say It to a good amount of critical acclaim two years ago. But with less grungy rock, more [...]
Mac Powell & David Nasser
Posted in CCM Magazine, tagged CCM Magazine, Christian Music, David Nasser, Glory Revealed, Mac Powell on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Committed to Memory
Armed with cases of recording gear, a box of Bibles and several vats of sweet tea, Mac Powell herded a handful of his favorite singer/songwriters into the woods of South Georgia in a communal effort to sequel 2007’s Dove Award-winning Glory Revealed Scripture song project.
Holed up for a weeklong retreat of fellowship [...]
Ginny Owens “Say Amen”
Posted in Christianity Today, tagged andrew greer, Christian Music, Christianity Today, Ginny Owens on August 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Style: Affective renditions of timeless hymns; compare to Randall Goodgame, Sara Groves and Selah
Top tracks: “Just As I Am,” “Say Amen,” “If I Can Help Somebody”
In a nutshell: Having spent the past year shuffling between Nashville and Jackson, Mississippi to help her mom battle cancer, Ginny Owens recorded Say Amen as both a testament to [...]
Stephen Garrett “Four Letter Word”
Posted in Christianity Today, tagged andrew greer, Christianity Today, Stephen Garrett on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Style: Stellar, sing-along rock colored by cool country sensibilities; compare to Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen and Keith Urban
Top tracks: “Someone to Love,” “Singing Along,” “Still Be Loving You”
In a nutshell: Beneath the guise of a standard “singer/songwriter” moniker lies the alluring musicianship of Nashville indie artist Stephen Garrett. Combining the melancholic strains of Americana with [...]
Project 86 “Picket Fence Cartel”
Posted in CCM Magazine, tagged andrew greer, CCM Magazine, Christian Music, Project 86 on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tooth & Nail Vets Keep Hard Rock And Ministry Central
Hard rock chiefs Project 86 have become famous for pushing alternative rock to the limits. In addition, the provocative trio has earned a reputation for slaving over hardcore messages that match their palpitating musical palette. Pounding questions into the psyches of both Christian disciples and questioning [...]
