CDs (Gospel)

In the span of his debut release and a praise project, Jeremy Camp managed to set the Christian music world ablaze. Camp's pure openness and ability to wear his emotions on his sleeve took listeners to many places. On his third opus, Restored, Camp pours out another page of passion, pain, and purpose lyrically, while musically delivering another … (More)

With 2008's SPEAKING LOUDER THAN BEFORE, singer-songwriter Jeremy Camp once again proves why he is one of the most popular artists in Christian rock by offering an emotive set that mixes upbeat tunes and touching ballads. Largely calling on an amped-up post-grunge sound, the deep-voiced Camp conveys his faith through both the Foo Fighters-like … (More)

Newcomer Jeremy Camp delivers one of the most awe-inspiring performances of any debut CCM artist in the past decade. Vocally, musically, and lyrically Stay is a potent mix of one standout cut after another. Leaning heavily on a mix of acoustic and electric guitars and driving basslines, cuts like "Understand" and "All The Time" … (More)

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FIGHT OF MY LIFE continues contemporary gospel singer Kirk Franklin's impressive string of albums combining strong gospel messages with soul, hard R&B, and hip-hop influences. Franklin's testifying lyrics acknowledge struggle on the path to salvation, set to songs ranging from the dramatic ballads "It Would Take All Day" and … (More)

Though testimonies of faith and questions of morality are still at the heart of Kirk Franklin's message, 2005's HERO represents something of a musical departure for the gospel superstar. Recorded with a full orchestra--complete with lush strings and driving horns--HERO is one of Franklin's most musically ambitious outings. Featuring guest … (More)

It took gospel superstar Kirk Franklin 15 years in music and ministry to see the release of his first career retrospective, Songs for the Storm, Vol. 1. For someone like Franklin -- whose hits, sales, awards, and media coverage are more befitting an R&B celebrity than a self-proclaimed church boy -- that's certainly a long time. That lapse … (More)

THE REBIRTH OF KIRK FRANKLIN is quintessential modern gospel, far removed from some of the more sanitized collections available; religious songs are used here to confront social problems and scenarios and to provide comfort, if not always answers. There's room for doubt in Kirk Franklin's world, and more importantly, room for redemption. On his … (More)

Krystal Meyers wrote material for her second album amidst a whirlwind of activity. Dying for a Heart hit the streets just months after the aspiring rocker graduated from high school, which also happened around the same time as being named a presenter at the GMA Awards, performing with the Winter Jam Tour, and hitting it big in Japan. Her sophomore … (More)

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Sometimes lightning strikes twice. In Leeland's case, the same energetic and melodic output that garnered them a Grammy nod for their 2006 debut can be found throughout the group's sophomore effort, Opposite Way. No longer flying under the radar, Leeland cemented their sound by creating electrifying walls of guitar. Take the energy of the Rocket … (More)

1. Walk With Me  2. Softly and Tenderly  3. How Great Thou Art  4. I Believe  5. Ave Maria  6. Were You There?  7. You'll Never Walk Alone  8. Wedding Song (Book of Ruth)  9. Jesus You Are My Friend  10. Old Rugged Cross  11. Battle Hymn of the Republic  12. My Tribute  13. … (More)

TODAY IS THE DAY, the third studio release from guitarist and singer-songwriter Lincoln Brewster, continues to refine the artist's take on contemporary Christian rock. Unlike some CCM artists who sublimate their message so as not to alienate secular artists, Brewster's praise and worship agenda is front and center, as songs like "Give Him … (More)

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 NEW HALLELUJAH is a live album by Michael W. Smith, one of the biggest stars of contemporary Christian music. Recorded in Houston in July 2008, this set is as much a prayer service as it is a concert, complete with worship interludes by Smith and Coalo Zamorano, a guest vocal showcase for Israel Houghton and the 250-strong African Children's … (More)

Michael W. Smith was one of the first Christian rock/pop artists to achieve widespread success with a mainstream secular audience. HEALING RAIN is one of his most accessible offerings, combining the pure pop melodic flair of Vertical Horizon and Matchbox Twenty with the grandiose arena-rock production style favored by bands like Styx. Lyrically, … (More)

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The self-explanatory title of the SECOND DECADE: 1993-2002 anthology neatly frames that period of Michael W. Smith's career. As the disc unfolds, we hear Smith's Christianity-oriented lyrics wrapped around charging rock, pulsating pop, and fragile guitar and piano ballads. One is immediately struck by how much these songs have in common with the … (More)

Following successes in rock, dance, instrumental and more traditional worship, Michael W. Smith sees no need for further reinvention with his 2006 album Stand. It is an unapologetic commentary that suggests Smith may never run out of polished, heartfelt gems. Stand is another well-produced, balanced collection that neither wins nor loses him any … (More)

On June 1, 2001, a crowd of 9,000 gathered at the Carpenter's Home Church in Lakeland, FL. Drawn by the desire to experience a live worship service lead by singer, songwriter, and Grammy Award winner Michael W. Smith, little did the participants know the grandeur of the night's event. For it was not the presence of Smith, or even choir members … (More)

Certain artists were born to perform praise & worship; Michael W. Smith is one of those. Offering his second consecutive worship disc in a row, Smith has assembled a collection of songs that take the listener on a spiritual journey. Veering away from some of the more traditional praise & worship songs, Smith shines on cuts like "Lord … (More)

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1. Jesus Is Coming Soon  2. I Know  3. Didn't It Rain  4. Thank God For Kids  5. Elvira  6. The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor  7. Jesus Is The Man For The Hour  8. Because He Lives  9. Did I Make A Difference  10. Jonah, Job & Moses  11. An American Family  12. Closer To Home  … (More)

Our God Saves presented Paul Baloche with a huge challenge: how to live up to the rock-solid precedent set by 2006's A Greater Song, his best album to date. That album revolutionized the already hefty Baloche songbook in that it contemporized the worship veteran's approach to praise music, distancing it from the inspo-leaning offerings of … (More)

Quartet Classics is a collection featuring the best-selling Southern gospel artists of all-time performing the songs that made them famous.  Groups like the Oak Ridge Boys, the Blackwood Brothers and the Statesmen Quartet sing their classics alongside Masters V, a supergroup made up of top artists from these top quartets.  Quartet … (More)

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