kids - Rich Coast
A review of Kids' debut LP, Rich Coast.
Reviews
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February 27, 2015
February 26, 2015
My Ransomed Soul - Trilateral
This album shows immense growth from the group, along with an unharnessed potential for continued growth. In short, this is the album that won’t let me forget about My Ransomed Soul anytime soon.
February 22, 2015
Red - Of Beauty and Rage
Following a middling album in "Release the Panic," veteran rockers RED seek to redeem themselves with "Of Beauty and Rage." Does this new album prove to be a return to form? Find out here.
February 20, 2015
Atrocities - Demo
Atrocities brings an energetic, robust hardcore sound into this short, but power packed three song demo. Read on for the review.
February 17, 2015
6'10" - The Humble Beginnings Of A Rovin' Soul
Tobin Bawinkel and his new project 6’10,” dropped the thrashing guitars and bagpipes of in his usual gig, Celtic Punk band Flatfoot 56, and has gone unplugged. Read on for the full review.
February 16, 2015
Drew Holcomb And The Neighbors - Medicine
Continuing their union of melancholy and redemption, the album is consistent from start to finish. Blending the traditional singer-songwriter template with contemporary sensibilities, it may be a modern classic. So if you’re sick of today's mainstream music, Medicine is the perfect remedy.
February 13, 2015
Aaron Strumpel - Bright Star
Aaron Strumpel continues to push against the limits of Christian music, and although Bright Star may not be his most experimental, it's a fine showcase for the care, creativity, and simple beauty of his music.
February 10, 2015
Flyleaf - Between the Stars
Click ahead to read my review of Flyleaf's transition from metal to pop-rock.
February 7, 2015
Mike Farris - Shine For All The People
Mike Farris brings an amazing combination of rock/blues, Gospel, R&B, New Orleans Jazz to his latest release. But, it's really his soulful voice that does the real shining on the Grammy Nominated 'Shine for All The People.' Read on for the full review.
February 5, 2015
Judgement X Day - The Altar
If you like your music raw, fast and heavy, then look no further. Read on for the review of Judgement X Days's new debut EP, 'The Altar'.
February 3, 2015
The Gray Havens - Fire and Stone
The Gray Havens' debut full length, Fire and Stone, is a delight.
The Soil & The Sun - Meridian
Meridian is a musical onslaught, an aural tempest which drowns out all else until The Soil & The Sun is all that you know.
February 2, 2015
Derek Minor - Empire
With Minorville, Derek Minor came into his own as a producer, writer, and emcee. But minor flaws aside (pun intended), Empire takes the crown as his best album to date. From its gladiatorial beginning to it’s Twilight Zone-trap-music finale, Empire is a powerful statement on kingdom-building & has raised the bar for what could be a fantastic year for music.
February 1, 2015
The Collection - Ars Moriendi
The Collection's latest album, Ars Moriendi, is a set of poignant, beautiful reflections of death, doubt, and faith set against a lush, orchestral folk backdrop.
January 31, 2015
Least of These - Mere Image
With latest release, “Mere Image,” Least of These is all set to continue their upward rise. Read on for the full review.
January 28, 2015
Talkie - Talkie EP
Talkie is the band that I always knew I needed to hear. Now you should hear them too. Check out my review of their grungy debut EP.
January 25, 2015
The Frozen Ocean - Skeleton Key
'Skeleton Key' is the passion product of a man named Dave. The name “Dave” might sound ordinary and not that interesting. Dave is one of the most common names out there. What could he possibly bring to the table that any other Dave can’t provide to us already? Dave Swanson is actually quite the contrary to that.
January 20, 2015
Of Lions - Of Lions EP
Released early last year, Hardcore band Of Lions (formerly Lion of Judah) has put together an impressive EP with much promise. Read on for the review.
January 19, 2015
Misty Edwards - Little Bird
Misty Edwards has been going to IHOP in Kansas City, KS for over 15 years now. No, not the pancake restaurant (though maybe she has, I don’t follow worship leader’s eating habits). This is the review for Misty's latest album, 'Little Bird'
January 18, 2015
Lil' Dre - Homework
Lil' Dre is back. Having tackled marriage and a few kids since his last album, Dre brings an amazing perspective on what it means to put Christ first and working on your home life second. Intelligent, catchy, and FREE (for following @lildrechurchboy on Twitter). Lil' Dre's "Homework" is perhaps the album to beat in the early part of this year.
January 14, 2015
Chris Tomlin - Love Ran Red
Chris Tomlin's latest praise album Love Ran Red reaches a level of self-parody. Read on for the full review
January 13, 2015
Sleep for Dreaming - Reverie
Check out this review of Sleep for Dreaming's album, "Reverie."
January 10, 2015
Despite My Pride - Cold Blood/Simple Math EP
Despite My Pride has delivered an interesting work, that never really settles into any one particular form, and there is nothing wrong with that. Here's the full review.
January 8, 2015
Lacey Sturm - The Reason: How I Discovered a Life Worth Living
Provided with an advance reading copy from Baker Books, I reviewed Lacey Sturm's first published book "The Reason".
December 28, 2014
Levi the Poet - Correspondence (a fiction)
Levi the Poet is like Edgar Allen Poe minus the mustache, raven, and overall grimness. Basically, they both write poems. Here is a review of Levi's latest spoken word/music mashup.
December 23, 2014
The Classic Crime - What Was Done, Volume 1: A Decade Revisited
A review of The Classic Crime's bookmark acoustic record. It has a tipping (or levitating?) chair on the cover which automatically makes it awesome.
December 18, 2014
King's Kaleidoscope - Becoming Who We Are
Spoiler alert: This album is good.
Very good.
Like, really really good.
December 17, 2014
Harbor & Home- Dark Days
A review on the latest release from Harbor & Home.
Sullivan - Heavy is the Head
My review of Sullivan's recent comeback album, Heavy is the Head, from Spartan Records.
(There is that word again. Heavy. Why are things so heavy in the future? Is there a problem with Earth's gravitational pull?)
December 11, 2014
Hearts Like Lions - These Hands
A review of the major label debut release from indie rock band Hearts Like Lions