CDs (All Genres)

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)

Of all the metalcore bands that have come and gone over the span of the genre's history, Living Sacrifice has remained a band who never showed a sign of weakness. This is a band who, time and time again, release superior metal albums, always providing above-average albums over their decade as a band. Many proclaimed 2000's The Hammering Process as … (More)

The dissonant, trebly guitar noodling combined with detuned sub-riffing known as nu-metal sneaks into the always-evolving aggro of Living Sacrifice on the group's sixth release, The Hammering Process. Though perhaps considered a suspicious shift by their underground metal fans, this subtle transformation works for a unit used to combining the best … (More)

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On their self-titled debut album (originally recorded in the early '90s and reissued in 1999), Living Sacrifice are still honing their style, but the record has a raw bite that will please most death metal fans, even if the subject matter isn't the traditional fare

This sophomore release from Arkansas' Living Sacrifice was originally released in 1992 on the CCM R.E.X. label. After R.E.X. went out of business, Nonexistent was reissued by Tooth & Nail in 1999. Featuring the same lineup that recorded the Living Sacrifice eponymous debut (Bruce Fitzhugh and Jason Truby on guitars, Lance Garvin on drums, and … (More)

Reborn is an oddity -- a Christian metal album that burns with the intensity of a thrash record. Sonically, Living Sacrifice has more in common with the legions of dark metal than the heaven's metal troupe, but lyrically they're devoted to good, not evil. Still, the average metal fan will find much here of interest, particularly the pummeling … (More)

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Manafest's Sophomore Album 'Glory' captures both hip-hop and rock personas speaking on issues of life with a source of resolve. When asked about the new album, Manafest stated "The hip-hop songs are more the introspective side of my view and how I look at life, and the rock songs are more of outward looking in approach."

Hers is the beautiful voice that first brought the world the classic inspirational song 'One Day at a Time', setting off a recording career that has spanned over 30 years and countless singles.  The Minnesota native first began singing gospel music when she was just a toddler. By the time she was a teenager, she was studying voice at an … (More)

mewithoutYou's debut full-length is an album that challenges the listener to re-evaluate what they understand about punk rock music. Bold and edgy, [A --> B] Life (which roughly translates to A to B Life) is an impressive album from a group who had only been together for two years prior to its release in 2002. This is a group who covers all the … (More)

"I do not exist," mewithoutYou front man Aaron Weiss mutters to open the bands third full-length, 'Brother/Sister', setting the tone for an album that explores philosophical, spiritual and interpersonal relationships with equal aplomb. However, while Weiss has become known for his stream of consciousness lyrics communicated via his … (More)

Unless a Christian rocker plans to perform for Christian audiences exclusively, he or she needs to provide music that secular audiences will find relevant -- music that listeners can relate to on some level even if they aren't practicing Christians. As a rule, that hasn't been a problem for Tooth & Nail's artists, and it certainly isn't a … (More)

Flowing up on his major label debut in 2003, Michael Buble has followed that up with a holiday release. Produced by fellow Canadian David Foster and released with a bonus live performance of the title track, the EP's six tracks feature Buble's trademark jazzy vocals and lush arrangements. Track Listings 1. Let It Snow  2. The Christmas … (More)

 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)

No stranger to albums celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christian pop superstar Michael W. Smith presents his third holiday release with 2007's IT'S A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS. Highlights of this Yuletide offering by the easy-going singer/keyboardist include the sweepingly orchestral "Song for the King" and the comforting "Christmas … (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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Emerging from the ashes of Christian band Earthsuit, New Orleans-based Mute Math might have you thinking they've gone the post-rock route with "Collapse," the instrumental opener on their self-titled debut. With its hypnotic rhythms, droning synths, and extraterrestrial guitar noodlings, the song is like a long-lost collaboration between … (More)

A lot is made of MxPx's Christian beliefs and lyrical themes, but one listen to BEFORE EVERYTHING & AFTER reveals a band whose positive outlook differs little from legendary NYC hardcore straight-edge combos like Youth of Today and Gorilla Biscuits in practice. In addition, the group performs with a relaxed confidence and professionalism … (More)

MxPx makes a forceful impact with THE EVER PASSING MOMENT, lacing its energetic tracks with elements of pop melody, rock excitement and a taste of punk abandon. Loud, speedy songs such as "My Life Story," "Responsibility," and "Two Whole Years" are plentiful on the album. Produced by Jerry Finn (Blink 182, Green Day), … (More)