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Album Review ~ AWOL By Kevin Max

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Category General Genre Rock/Electric Release Date June 8, 2018. Rating 4.5 Stars Review In this 70’s style rock feature, Max presents AWOL with a unique flavor of general mixes that isn’t often heard, with deeply metaphorical lyrics that have an eccentric quality to them, which are endearing in their unique sort of way. Max aims to bare his soul—no holding back—as he presents an overall story that includes struggles, victories, adventures, celebrations, deep thoughts, beliefs and [almost] everything in-between so that its message is an honest experience of human life and dreams. AWOL is strikingly thought-provoking, eccentrically deep, and uniquely entertaining. About Kevin Max Often perceived as the eccentric, attention-seeking member of the CCM trio DC Talk, Kevin Max grew up outside of Grand Rapids, MI. Formerly known as Kevin Smith, music played a vital part in his formative years. Max started singing at the age of four and remembers “being carted around to schools, churches, and radio programs.” He attended college at Virginia’s Liberty University, where he met fellow DC Talk members Toby McKeehan …

Album Review ~ Sweetness & Sorrow By Jonny Diaz

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Category Religious/Christian Genre Rock Release Date June 8, 2018. Rating 4.5 Stars Review A baring of the soul, the truth of the gospel, a love song, an encouragement to a brother/sister—all these are entwined in the album’s whole to produce a revealing cascade of what Christian living is all about. The thoughtful lyrics are clearly born from a place of soulful depth and is inescapably thought-provoking, so that you nod your head in acknowledgment of its truth as you meditate and enjoy the overall high quality music. There couldn’t have been better words than “Sweetness” and “Sorrow” to merge together to describe the essence of this album—not that it denotes any form of tragedy, but that in the realness of life, though the two are mingled together, with Jesus in the center of it all, the overall outcome is blessed faith, increased love, and greater hope. You can’t miss these three in the music of Sweetness & Sorrow.

Album Review ~ Seasons By Chris August

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Category Religious/Christian Genre Pop/Blues Release Date June 1, 2018. Rating 5 Stars Review There’s a maturity about August’s Seasons—pop music steeped in traditional blues to reveal lyrics that speak directly to the heart, and overall music that touches the soul. August’s music reflects his deep passion for God and music—no turning back! The metaphors in the lyrics are stunningly accurate in the way they reveal the truth of the soul that yearns for God, but is powerless on its own. You can clearly see that the Seasons Album is a love song between August and Jesus. Pay attention to Delivery and Moonlight songs—so beautiful! Definitely wow-worthy. In my opinion, Chris August’s Seasons is the hottest drop yet on the Christian music scene this 2018. Indescribably lovely! Unbelievably stunning! About Chris August I love writing, producing and mixing music. I started on an old 4-track tape recorder when I was 15 and never stopped. My new record, Seasons, is a little unlike any other record I’ve done. I didn’t have a certain theme or sound in …

Album Review ~ Faithful By Teresa Peterson

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Category Religious/Christian Genre Acoustical Pop Release Date June 1, 2018. Rating 4 Stars Review Softly, beautifully, Teresa Peterson’s voice, heart, and songs invoke a calm and joy that let’s you know she receives from Jesus what she offers her listeners. The urban country-like tune, with a hint of pop and acoustic, produces a blend of music that is fantastically soothing, and at the same time, danceable. The lyrics are a revelation of a heart full of praise, faith, and trust in God, which also invites others through music (and apart from it) to do the same. Faithful is a beautiful album that shows that Peterson’s intent is to point people to Jesus.   About Teresa Peterson Teresa’s journey of faith and music began in earnest when she felt a call from God at 16 years old saying, “I desire for you to sing for me and for them.” Through her music, she openly shares the struggles she has faced in this walk and the deep truth of God’s continued faithfulness. Her refreshing honesty and vibrant …

Album Review ~ Moments By UPPERROOM

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Category Religious/Christian Genre Contemporary Rock/Worship Release Date May 18, 2018. Rating 4 Stars Review Passionate shouts of worship from the voices of Abbie Simmons, Meredith Mauldin, SarahBeth Smith, and Elyssa Smith, showcase hearts that are sincere in their worship of God, boldly displaying their faith through music as they invite and lead others to do the same. The depth of passion is unmistakable and most prominent in UPPERROOM’s music as it offers a glimpse that let’s one believe they’ve indeed dined with Jesus and are willing to share what they’ve received in abundance—this is the heart and desire of the Master! That all would come to Him and receive life and the passion to truly live.

Album Review ~ God Of The Impossible By Lincoln Brewster

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Category Religious/Christian Genre Pop/Rock/Praise/Worship Release Date May 4, 2018. Rating 4 Stars Review In his ever classic pop/rock style of praise and worship, Brewster hits the music scene with another fantastic drop that blesses the soul and entertains the heart in a way that tells you there’s more where that came from. There’s an evident overflow from Brewster’s faith that testifies that God is real and is good. It shows in his grateful praise, adoring worship, and overflowing joy. God Of The Impossible was meant to lead hearts into a realm of complete surrender and trust before the God Who in His presence there is love, peace, joy, and comfort—endlessly! About Lincoln Brewster For as long as he can remember, music has been an integral part of Lincoln Brewster’s life. By age two, he was using broken drumsticks  to keep  time at his  mom’s band rehearsals. At age five, he was playing the mandolin for tourists in a port town in Alaska. And by age nine, he had picked up the electric guitar. But music …

Album Review ~ Day Of Redemption By Jabari Johnson

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Category Religious/Gospel Genre Urban Jazz Release Date May 4, 2018. Rating 4.5 Stars Review When listening to Day of Redemption album, it is inevitable that the joyful singing, praise, and worship will lead to the lifting and clapping of hands, tapping of feet, and surrendering of hearts to the Lord, Jesus, Who is God that is ever good and leaves no doubt in our hearts that He is so. Johnson’s overflowing joy creates an enthused atmosphere that displays the timeless and classic nature of true worship that cannot be compared with anything else—because it offers a glimpse of heaven. The trumpet-enthused songs invite worshippers of God to come together and unite in praise, dancing, and worship—you can see that this is the true intent of Jabari Johnson in putting together Day of Redemption! About Jabari Johnson It’s rare that you find a millennial artist with a passion for Christ that bleeds through every opportunity he stands among believers and friends. Jabari Johnson is an individual who puts his whole heart into every lyric and note. …

Album Review ~ God’s Chosen (Self-titled)

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Category Religious/Christian Genre Urban Worship Release Date June 22, 2018. Rating 4.5 Stars Review There’s an atmosphere to the manner in which the first song opens, which invites the listener to pay attention and join the artists in opening their hearts to receive from the Lord. The vibe is so contagious, it spreads throughout the entire album; there couldn’t have been a better opening than the We’re Ready song for God’s Chosen album! The passion in their voices and hearts collides with the music—instrumentals, lyrics and all—to produce fantastically creative blends of melody that promise a classic nature which could last throughout time and be enjoyed by all ages and inspire all peoples! Indeed, as the opening track suggests, we’re ready for [more of] Jesus…and God’s Chosen! Smiles!… You can’t stop listening to the album without doing so, and nodding your head too. There’s something about the overall tempo—easy and pleasing!—just the right pace for a regular day, which makes it so soothing. *Though I offer this review to the public, it is my opinion …

Album Review ~ Worthy Of It All By Jeremy Gibson

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Category Religious/Christian Genre Contemporary Praise/Worship Release Date May 4, 2018. Rating 4 Stars Review Worthy Of It All breathes gentle power—the very nature of our loving Father! So there couldn’t be a more befitting way to worship God, especially when the atmosphere is filled with such humility that it inspires surrender in the heart of a listener. This is Jeremey Gibson’s unique way of worshipping God. There’s a steady confidence that flows and soaks into the soul of a surrendered listener, so that the true power of worship is displayed in the abounding joy that overflows in the midst of worship. It’s interesting to note how the conventional contemporary worship style does well in reminding the old believer of the good old days, while remaining thankful for the newness of the present. The Worthy Of It All album, though titled after one of the tracks, is everything that the name evokes. God is good, faithful, mighty, and worthy of all our praise! *Though I offer this review to the public, it is my opinion and …

Album Review ~ God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness – Songs Inspired By And In The Original Motion Picture By Pureflix

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About The Album God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness – Songs From And Inspired By the Motion Picture features 10 pop and worship tracks from the DREAM Records and DREAM Worship roster of artists. Made exclusively for the third installment of the hit film, God’s Not Dead, the film titled, God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness, will be opening in theaters nationwide on March 30th. Featuring a star-studded cast, including David A.R. White, John Corbett, Ted McGinley, Shane Harper, Jennifer Taylor, Benjamin Onyango, with special appearances by Dr. Cissy Houston and Tatum O’Neal. Also releasing on March 30th, the album features Matthew Parker, We Are Leo, Landry Cantrell, Joel Vaughn, The Rock Music, Abigail Duhon, New Hope Oahu, Mass Anthem, and Long Hollow WAVE. Category Religious/Christian Genre Rock/Pop/Urban Release Date March 30, 2018. Rating 4 Stars Review Songs in and inspired by God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness album opens with Joel Vaughn’s Alive In Us, setting a tone of hope that reminds the believer of God’s eternal being and His all-powerful Name that reigns forever, …