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The two youngest siblings in the Winans gospel dynasty, Angie and Debbie, released this controversial collection of straight-talking gospel/R&B tracks in 1997. The lyrics decry homosexuality, abortion, and sex outside of marriage, and the album rubbed a lot of radio programmers and concert promoters the wrong way. Nevertheless, their fans … (More)

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Strange, but what isn't in the world of indie metal? As I Lay Dying releases, A Long March: The First Recordings via Metal Blade, which includes their debut album, Beneath the Encasing of Ashes, and their follow-up EP As I Lay Dying (recorded as a split with American Tragedy), only to precede that material with re-recorded versions of the EP … (More)

As I Lay Dying offer album number four with new bassist Josh Gilbert, who replaces Clint Norris (who left to get married and settle down). An Ocean Between Us offers several new aspects in the band's sound: the churning hardcore is still very much at the center of the band's sound, as are the twin lead guitars of Nick Hipa and Phil Sgrosso. Tim … (More)

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The third full-length from this California band finds vocalist Tim Lambesis and drummer Jordan Mancino the only remaining ties to the band that made 2003's Frail Words Collapse. Fans need not worry, though. The new recruits -- guitarists Phil Sgrosso and Nick Hipa and bass player Clint Norris -- have more than meshed with Lambesis and Mancino; … (More)

In a world of Christian metalcore, CCM, and gospel-rap, Ashley Cleveland is a rarity--a blues-rocker who purveys tuneful, rootsy music a la Bonnie Raitt, with lyrics that just happen to have a Christian bent. Her strong, expressive voice and riff-y classic rock have made her a favorite amongst Christian music fans, and this 10th studio album was … (More)

Lyrically, there is no doubt about where the band's inspiration and interests lie. In "Walk On Water," Mark Stuart sings, "If I keep my eyes on Jesus I can walk on water/If I keep my eyes on him I can walk on water just like Peter." This unwavering faith is continally reaffirmed in an appealingly unapologetic guitar-churning … (More)

Some Kind of Zombie continues Audio Adrenaline's hot streak, offering another set of super-charged, funk-punk with religious overtones. Unlike last time, the group's Christian beliefs are underneath the surface, but that's not necessarily a bad thing -- their beliefs are delivered forcefully through the heavy, muscular music. The group improves … (More)

Until My Heart Caves In turned out to be the final studio album by one of the longest-tenured contemporary Christian bands. Whether or not they knew the end was coming remains unclear, but a sense of finality, as well as the band's trademark resilience, could be interpreted in lyrics from "Clap Your Hands" and the title track. Indeed, … (More)

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The art direction of August Burns Red's third album strongly suggests a vintage early-'70s metal album by some little-remembered band -- probably British -- working in the Black Sabbath tradition. First track "The Truth of a Liar" opens with a vintage-metal scream and Tony Iommi-style riff, maintaining the connection to the past, but … (More)

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REBORN is the title of the group's brand new studio recording. This marks their 14th recording in a career that has spanned nearly 15 years of music and ministry. Few Christian artists can list 22 number one singles, 6 Dove Awards, an American Music Award, 3 Grammy nominations and over 3 million albums sold, (not to mention a tour itinerary that … (More)

Best of Mountain Top Bluegrass is the gospel bluegrass collection of the year!  Performed by some of the top bluegrass pickers and singers in the world and featuring many of the most popular Christian hymns done with a bluegrass touch, each song in this collection was handpicked for your listening pleasure.  Songs like 'Peace in the … (More)

Jesus Loves the Little Children, Isn't He Wonderful?, Happy All the Time, Deep & Wide, Oh You Can't Get to Heaven and more... BONUS DVD: The Story of Jesus for Children This is the story of Jesus as seen through the eyes of children who might have lived during the time He lived on earth. Follow the lives of Benjamin, Caleb, Sarah, Joel, Leah … (More)

Bing Crosby White Christmas Featuring: Bing Crosby's White Christmas CD, Special Edition Holiday Inn DVD and Christmas Stocking  CD  1. Silent Night  2. White Christmas  3. Faith Of Our Fathers  4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen  5. Adeste Fideles  6. I'll Be Home For Christmas (If Only in My Dreams)  7. … (More)

A Thought Crushed My Mind, Blindside's second album, builds on the promise of their debut, crafting a number of memorable hardcore/alt metal songs, while keeping all of their spiritual commitment and passion intact

The Hoobastanking of Swedish Christian hardcore heroes Blindside began in earnest on 2002's Silence. Aided by helming wiz Howard Benson, the quartet successfully remodeled itself, compressing its aggressive, at times bellicose vocals and blur of blistering guitars into still meaty, but safely melodic chunks of meaning. Benson returns for About a … (More)

The self-titled debut from Sweden's Blindside is largely in the vein of American rap-metal acts like Rage Against the Machine and 311, but the band has a melodic side too, and their Christian lyrics set them apart from the pack.

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Blindside earned itself a cult following in the hardcore scene with two highly acclaimed Solid State releases that showcased the band's vociferous honesty musically as well as lyrically. Touring the independent scene, these Swedish natives formed close bonds with then underground mainstay P.O.D., a friendship that culminated with Blindside … (More)

I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow, Just a Closer Walk, Power in the Blood, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Amazing Grace and more...  BONUS DVD: Mountain Top Bluegrass The music featured on this DVD has remained in the Billboard top 10 for over 100 weeks and can now be heard and seen with this, the scenery that inspired it.  So sit back, … (More)

DISC 1  1. Man of Constant Sorrow  2. Crooked Sticks  3. All Hail the Power  4. Come Thou Fount  5. Only Trust Him  6. I Still Do  7. Fairest Lord Jesus  8. There Is Sunshine in My Soul  9. I Need Thee Every Hour  10. Footsteps of Jesus  11. There Is a Name I Love to Hear  12. One Piece … (More)

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, quartet Capital Lights shed their previous identity as a screamo outfit (in the local band afterEIGHT) and began writing melodic alternative rock songs that draws from punk-pop and emo. The group's debut THIS IS AN OUTRAGE! ...    Full Descriptionoffers up full-frontal rockers ("Kick It Off"), … (More)

DISC 1  1. Holiday Hugs  2. Jolly Old St. Nicholas  3. Joy to the World  4. Christmas Is for Sharing  5. O Christmas Tree  6. Deck the Halls  7. Jingle Bells  8. A Gift for You  9. Toyland  10. Up on the Housetop  11. The Magic of Christmas  12. The 12 Days of Christmas  DISC … (More)

 It seems implausible that a bpm count would ever be a factor in gospel music, but that's the feel of this odd collection of Jamaican and Caribbean gospel sides that brings together secular dancehall beats with Sunday morning reverence. Mostly these hybrids just sound like fish flopping out of the water, although Sanchez's "Across the … (More)

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