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Kutless: Returning to Their Roots

Matt Conner — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Despite their rock and roll prowess, Kutless is a worship band at heart. So that should help explain why the Portland band's 2005 release Strong Tower just went Gold and why the five-piece is now releasing a second worship effort.

Gwen Stacy Explodes Back with A Dialogue

Andrew Greenhalgh — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Hardcore band Gwen Stacy explodes back onto the scene with A Dialogue, a fine collection of face-melters that let vocalist Geoff Jenkins scream his lungs out while drawing in some melodic moments as well.

Jaymes Reunion: The Waiting Game

Matt Conner — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

For fans clamoring for anything new from Jaymes Reunion, good news awaits. It's been a year since The Fine EP dropped, but the second half of 2009 brings another EP and full-length release from the pop quartet.

Sidewalk Prophets Bring the Pop on These Simple Truths

Matt Conner — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Incredible pop sensibilities are Sidewalk Prophets’ hallmark throughout These Simple Truths, the band’s label debut. Think MercyMe mixed with Brandon Heath to get a good idea of the sounds involved—and the sales possibilities as well.

Relient K: Relient on No One Else

Matt Conner — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The blank slate facing Matt Thiessen wasn’t daunting in the slightest. Instead, the Relient K front man actually made “having fun” his only rule when it came to recording the band’s new album, Forget and Not Slow Down.

You Don't Start Back, You Start Over

Cinde Lucas — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:06:00 GMT

Don't you wish that people could forget your mistakes as easily as God does? That's why we need to be careful about passing judgment on others.

What Are We Singing: More Precious than Silver

Eva Marie Everson — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMT

In her song, More Precious than Silver, Lynn DeShazo explores a number of elements created by God and considered of great value—silver, gold, diamonds. But did you know the song came to be because of a French fry?

Let the Shaking Begin

Cinde Lucas — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Can you feel it? There is a shaking going on throughout the world. And like it or not, God is neither democrat nor republican. He is Spirit and those who worship Him, worship in Spirit and Truth.

Reformation Day: A Mighty Fortress is Our God

Lucy Neeley Adams — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The protests that were written on October 31, 1517 for the public to see began the most dramatic reform within Christianity, one that prompted their author to also pen a bold affirmation of our mighty God.

Leeland Stays Vertically Minded on Love Is on the Move

Matt Conner — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"It's just you and me, Jesus," sings Leeland Mooring on Leeland’s latest album, Love Is on the Move. The statement serves as a proper introduction to an incredibly vertical album—and fans shouldn't expect anything different.

Gwen Stacy Explodes Back with A Dialogue

Andrew Greenhalgh — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Sidewalk Prophets Bring the Pop on These Simple Truths

Matt Conner — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Leeland Stays Vertically Minded on Love Is on the Move

Matt Conner — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Redman Stirs Hearts on We Shall Not Be Shaken

Andy Argyrakis — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Almost every song on Matt Redman’s new album speaks to the unsettling economic times. But rather than wallowing in uncertainty or doubt, he reminds believers to stand firm in the Gospel and praise the Lord through the storms.

Diversity and Controversy Shake Up Stockholm Syndrome

Andy Argyrakis — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

While the incredibly candid lyrical expositions follow in Derek Webb’s signature style, anyone who approaches this project hoping for the folksy, organic instrumentation is bound to be disappointed—but pleasantly surprised nonetheless.