FullReviews Index

Derek Webb - 'Mockingbird'
Derek Webb's music may be mellow and easy to listen to - but man, oh, man - his lyrics sure do pack a punch! A sound reminiscent of Crosby, Stills and Nash is a backdrop for some hard-hitting thoughts about social justice, poverty, war and politics.

Sanctus Real - 'We Need Each Other'
Matt Hammitt and the rest of the Sanctus Real crew came out strong in 2002 and, like fine wine, they've just gotten better as they've aged. Their fourth studio album, "We Need Each Other," is their best to date with a mix of modern rock, pop and worship that flows effortlessly from one sound to the next, and with lyrics that you don't just hear ... the impact of these are messages will be felt long after the CD is finished playing.

Springhill Worship - 'The Rocks Cry Out'
'The Rocks Cry Out' offers some new talent, some very strong vocals, and even a few new noteworthy songs. Not bad for a compilation.

Tru-Life - 'The Journal Vol. 1'
The Journal could be a page from just about anyone's life, with real issues and, more importantly, the one real answer.

Stellar Kart - 'Expect the Impossible'
If you can remember watching the debut of MTV you probably won't find much on "Expect The Impossible" that you can relate to lyrically (although the music itself is catchy). However, if you have a teen who likes power-pop with a touch of punk, then you should be beyond thrilled to see this CD pop up in your child's collection. Stellar Kart may have missed my mark, but they certainly hit the one that they were actually aiming for ... the hearts of our youth.

Jade Sholty - 'One Breath at a Time'
There is a tone of truth that comes across strong in every song on One Breath at a Time by Christian singer Jade Sholty and it serves to draw you in.

Phil Wickham - 'Phil Wickham'
Reviewer Kevan Breitinger says, "Phil Wickham’s freshman project is fresh, passionately delivered, and richly atmospheric; what’s not to like?"

T-Bone - 'Bone-Appetit: Servin' Up Tha Hits'
Pulling together his best songs from the last few years, T-Bone hits the mark with a bulls-eye with Bone-Appetit - Servin' Up Tha Hits.

'God and a Girl' - Joy Whitlock
'God and a Girl' is top notch and well worth a listen. After that listen, you'll find that Joy Whitlock's debut will make a great addition to any music collection. This is only the beginning for Joy. There will be great things to come as she continues on her journey.

Jake Smith - 'Real'
Real delivers enough high-quality music that you may find yourself wondering how in the world Jake Smith pulled it off on a debut release.

John David Webster - 'Made to Shine'
This CD really does have something for everyone and I can't say enough except buy it!

tobyMac - 'Renovating Diverse City'
There are enough strains of funk and R&B blended throughout the mix to wake the younger side of me up and get me moving. There is more than enough truth in the lyrics to make the parental side of me take note and look forward to this CD finding it's way into my son's CD player.

ZOEgirl - 'Room to Breathe'
Vocally the delivery is deeply heartfelt and soulful with a hint of some blues and a touch of rock on ZOEgirl's Room to Breathe

This Beautiful Republic - 'Perceptions'
In a little over a year This Beautiful Republic has grown musically and spiritually. That growth is the first thing that jumps out at you when you listen to Perceptions. You're then hit with a message that refuses to be ignored. Can you say one two punch?

The Turning - 'Learning to Lose'
All in all, The Turning not have turned Christian music as we know it on it's ear, but they certainly delivered with their debut release. I look forward to hearing more great music coming out of their camp.

Chris Tomlin - 'Hello Love'
Love -- the theme of the album, the root of our Salvation, the story of our lives. Thanks so much to Chris Tomlin for reminding us of that fact in the wonderful album, Hello Love.

Spanish Kid - 'Tha Dog is Out'
Tha Dog is Out by Gospel Rapper Spanish Kid CD Review - Reviewer Kevan Breitinger says, "Kid’s vocals are husky and raw, easy on the ears and straightforwardly understandable."

Surrendered & Untamed - the Album
Surrendered & Untamed are good ... very, very good. Think Delirious without the accent. That good.