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Bouncy, catchy, energetic punk-pop is immensely popular for a good reason: It's bouncy, catchy, and energetic! Hawk Nelson, an up-and-coming four-piece from Canada, mine that vein to good effect on LETTERS TO THE PRESIDENT. Though their highly ...    Full Descriptionmelodic, guitar-driven bubblegum rock doesn't necessarily … (More)

This is the sophomore effort from punk-pop outfit Hawk Nelson. Catchy tunes replete with tight harmonies, slicing guitars, and hopped-up, high-energy rhythms show the band building on the formula that made their debut, LETTERS TO THE PRESIDENT, ...    Full Descriptionsuch a success. Hawk Nelson mix things up a bit, with … (More)

By the time Australian modern worship sensation Hillsong United released their seventh album, All of the Above, they were already a phenomenon not only in the land down under, but also in the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and even parts of Africa. Delirious? frontman Martin Smith declared them "the best youth worship band on the … (More)

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Jars of Clay made their name as a Christian rock band, but even from the start that created all sorts of incorrect assumptions about the group. With THE ELEVENTH HOUR, they almost completely cast off that mantle, calling for a general reassessment of the band by those who lumped them in with the "God squad." At this point, they're no … (More)

This installment in Sony's excellent ESSENTIAL compilation series draws from the 1995 to 2007 recordings of the popular Christian alternative-rock act Jars of Clay. Led by amiable frontman Dan Haseltine, the Illinois-based quartet managed to ...    Full Descriptionachieve crossover pop success in the mid-'90s--particularly with … (More)

What's a band to do when they've got some great live recordings in the can and an album's worth of new material recorded to boot? In the case ...    Full Descriptionof Jars of Clay, the answer bespeaks an almost Solomonic wisdom--put them both out together! The first disc of FURTHERMORE finds the US's premier Christian rock … (More)

Jars of Clay launched its career in 1995 with its universal hit, “Flood.” Since then, the band has amassed more than six million in career sales along with several RIAA certifications (5 Gold, 2 Platinum and 1 Double-Platinum) an American Music Award nomination, 17 No.1 radio hits and numerous film credits and BMI honors for … (More)

1. Famous Last Words 2. No One Loves Me Like You 3. Collide 4. I'm Alright 5. Unforgetful You 6. River Constantine 7. Can't Erase it 8. Sad Clown 9. Hand 10. Apparition 11. Headstrong 12. Goodbye, Goodnight  

When they first popped up in 1995, Jars of Clay sounded all good but could have easily been written off as part of a craze. Since then, four years have passed and they all have a Grammy, not to mention a melon-eating grin about the fact that they've proved critics wrong by staying the course with sincere and unique pop rock. If I Left the Zoo is … (More)

1. Work 2. Dead Man (Carry Me) 3. There Is a River 4. Good Monsters 5. Oh My God 6. Surprise 7. Light Gives Heat  

1. Long Fall, The 2. Weapons 3. Two Hands 4. Heaven 5. Closer 6. Safe To Land 7. Headphones  8. Don't Stop 9. Boys (Lesson One) 10. Hero 11. Scenic Route 12. There Might Be A Light 13. Forgive Me 14. Heart  

1. Long Fall, The 2. Weapons 3. Two Hands 4. Heaven 5. Closer 6. Safe To Land 7. Headphones  8. Don't Stop 9. Boys (Lesson One) 10. Hero 11. Scenic Route 12. There Might Be A Light 13. Forgive Me 14. Heart   

1. God Be Merciful To Me 2. I Need Thee Every Hour 3. God Will Lift Up Your Head 4. I'll Fly Away - (featuring Sarah Kelly) 5. Nothing But The Blood - (featuring Blind Boys Of Alabama) 6. Let Us Love And Sing And Wonder - (featuring Martin Smith) 7. O Come And Mourn With Me Awhile 8. Hiding Place 9. Jesus, I Lift My Eyes 10. It Is Well With My … (More)

1. Sunny Days 2. Amazing Grace 3. Lonely People 4. Only Alive 5. Trouble Is 6. Faith Enough 7. Show You Love   8. Lesser Things 9. I'm In The Way 10. Jesus Blood Never Failed Me Yet 11. Jealous Kind 12. Sing 13. My Heavenly  

Husky-voiced, Dove Award-winning singer Jeremy Camp returns for his sixth album of praiseful pop-rock balladry. The self-penned songs here glow with Camp's genuine passion and obvious faith, particularly the title track, which espouses humility and gratitude in the face of both blessings and challenges, and the appealingly syncopated … (More)

Though Christian music is obviously of a devotional nature by definition, the sub-genre of praise and worship often provides artists with a chance to distill their inspirational message to its essence. On CARRIED ME: THE WORSHIP PROJECT, CCM heartthrob Jeremy Camp does just that, delivering a diverse set of powerfully moving tracks that make no … (More)

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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 Somewhere back in the mists of time, a hunter-gatherer hummed a melody and within moments, his/her companions began imitating and adapting the tune, rhythm, and style, refining and altering them in new directions. And so music has evolved ever since, as generation after generation built on their predecessor's work, encompassing shifts both … (More)

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Reinvention rarely yields such astounding results. Bright catchy '80s-influenced dance-pop with a heavy dose of synth -- yes, it's a little hard to believe that this is the same recent high-school grad who drew early comparisons to Ashlee Simpson and Avril Lavigne. The fresh young sounds emanating from her prolific songwriting now resemble Katy … (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)

A slate of thought-provoking lyrics and hearty neo-grunge riffs powered Kutless' fourth studio album to stand out above a host of other melodic rock/metal offerings in the contemporary Christian world. It is a balanced and complete record, one that doesn't sound too familiar, worship too directly, or rock too hard. The quintet still spends plenty … (More)

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Coming off the heels of a stellar debut release, Kutless releases its sophomore disc Sea of Faces. Produced by Aaron Sprinkle, Sea of Faces is the type of disc to make a band's career. The discs rockers, like "Not What You See" and "Treason," are studio spit-shined. Sprinkles production touches throughout give the opus the legs … (More)

Following two strong rock showings, Kutless returned with an album dedicated to the praise & worship genre. Strong Tower mixes together original cuts, classic hymns, and modern praise & worship songs to form a solid production. Several fresh slants include the old classic "Take Me In" and the more modern "Draw Me … (More)

Following two strong rock showings, Kutless returned with an album dedicated to the praise & worship genre. Strong Tower mixes together original cuts, classic hymns, and modern praise & worship songs to form a solid production. Several fresh slants include the old classic "Take Me In" and the more modern "Draw Me … (More)