Type (A) Alert - Into Depths, First Light
With their debut full length, Type (A) Alert has offered up a diverse, accomplished sounding record. Let's take a look at their new record "Into Depths, First Light."
Reviews
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October 27, 2014
October 23, 2014
Fit For A King - Slave to Nothing
The band have recently released “Slave to Nothing”, the successor to record breaking “Creation/Destruction”. Can this album gain the band even more popularity, or will it kill all the momentum the band worked their tails off to gain?
October 20, 2014
Canon - Loose Canon Vol. 2
Canon may take a shotgun approach, but this EP will certainly please fans & serves as a good intro to one of the more underrated artists iN CHH
October 18, 2014
KJ-52 - Mental
Veteran hip-hop mainstay KJ-52 brings together a new EP with five new songs and several remixes. "Mental" features a bevvy of collaborations as Lecrae, Tedashii, KB, Flame, Propaganda, Soul Glo Activatur (several times), Social Club, SPZRKT and others make their mark. But, does the sum of all those parts add up? Read on to find out.
October 16, 2014
Gideon - Calloused
Gideon have made an extremely fun album full of tracks that will bring out the Hulk Hogan everyone.
October 13, 2014
Severchain - The Petals and the Thorns
Kentucky based alt-metal/ hard rock band Severchain follow up their self-titled debut with a reflective piece that looks at both the joy and pain of life and dares to hold them in the same hand. The style of the album is a blending of Invincible-era Skillet, Wyrick, and Depeche Mode, with just a hint of Stavesacre in some of the vocal moments.
October 10, 2014
Colony House - When I Was Younger
A review of the debut, full-length album from Colony House.
October 7, 2014
Dinner and a Suit - Stay
Check out this review of Dinner and a Suit's new EP, "Stay"
October 3, 2014
Colossus - Badlands
Colossus’ sophomore effort, “Badlands” uses a very similar formula as “Time & Eternal” while still showing a natural progression and maturity. This is still the young and energetic band we all fell in love with on “Time & Eternal”, just more refined in every way imaginable.
September 20, 2014
Disciple - Attack
Veteran hard rockers Disciple return with their newest album, "Attack." Functionally their first independent album since "Back Again," and bringing a sound that combines that album with their later works, "Attack" is an assault from start to finish. But, does this album live up to its massively successful kickstarter campaign? Read on to find out.
September 15, 2014
Lecrae - Anomaly
Finding him at his most confident, this album is a shining example of who Lecrae is as an artist and individual. It’s structure & production may be wide-ranging, but Lecrae is attempting to present his eclectic sound to the widest audience possible. But in the end, what do you expect on an album called Anomaly?
September 11, 2014
Sleeping Giant - Finished People
For anyone familiar with Christian hardcore legends, Sleeping Giant, you already have a pretty good idea of what to expect on their newest release, “Finished People”. A raw production style, riffs focused more on getting the crowd moving than technicality, and front man Tom Green’s passionate vocal performance. “Finished People” takes this basic formula the band have used in the past and refines it to become perhaps the best Sleeping Giant record to date.
September 10, 2014
Judah & The Lion - Kids These Days
A review of the debut full-length album from Judah & The Lion! Spoiler alert: it's really good.
September 9, 2014
Household - With or Without
I gave this album a 3 in my first draft of this review. I then changed it to a 4; let me tell you why.
September 8, 2014
SPZRKT - Bonfire
Streets ahead of the music found on the Top 40 charts, Bonfire is one of the best pop/R&B albums in “Christian music.” It may ruffle some feathers, yet all his influences & ambitions are compiled into a clear picture of who he is as an artist. This is the best representation of the eclectic and unique sound of SPZRKT.
August 29, 2014
UGLYTWIN - Oh, The Cost
Anyone can throw some dissonant intervals together and make something that is noisy, but it takes something special to use chaos and noise to create something musical. After listening to UGLYTWIN's debut full length Oh, The Cost, I think it's safe to say that they may have that something special. Passionate lyrics, ferocious vocals, dissonant but creative guitar playing, and relentless drumming form the outline for their debut album, and it's anything but empty.
August 25, 2014
This Patch of Sky - S/T
As a fan of instrumental post-rock, this is the kind of album I will keep coming back to. Read on for the full review.
Wovenhand - Refractory Obdurate
One of the most underrated bands on the planet creates their finest work to date.
August 24, 2014
Thousand Foot Krutch - Oxygen: Inhale
Thousand Foot Krutch follow their career defining "The End is Where We Begin" with a more somber offering in "Oxygen: Inhale." A spiritual successor to "The Art of Breaking," TFK fans are in for a ride with this incredibly faith affirming album. But, will the more somber tone alienate those who were drawn in by their more raucous recent offering? Read on to find out more.
August 22, 2014
Darkness Divided - Written In Blood
The record oozes nostalgia as it channels the pure things that made metalcore shine in the early 2000s. Guitar solos, stellar clean vocals, and an overall gritty tone abound on this wonderfully fun record.
August 16, 2014
House of Heroes - Smoke EP
Recently independent House of Heroes have now gone the fan funded route, launching their IndieGoGo campaign earlier this month. Along with the new campaign the band will be soon releasing an EP, "Smoke," Check out the review here.
August 15, 2014
Mouth of the South - Struggle Well
Expect a heaping dose of down tuned guitars and pummeling drum beats, accompanied by Josiah Lyle’s furious howling and brutally honest lyrics.
August 11, 2014
Swoope - Sinema
It may take a few spins to recognize it, but Sinema may be Swoope’s true magnum opus. For now it remains the defining artistic statement of the Christian’s struggle with sin. And so far, most likely the best full-length hip hop album of 2014. I give it two thumbs up!
July 22, 2014
Forevermore - Telos
While not breaking any new ground in the genre, Forevermore create a perfect blend of progressive metal that is equal parts technical and easy to listen to.
July 21, 2014
B. Cooper - While The City Sleeps EP
Relatable and encouraging to anyone who’s had a dream, While The City Sleeps easily accomplishes what it sets out to do. The EP is nearly flawless and proves that Cooper is an emcee you shouldn’t sleep on.
July 20, 2014
War of Ages - Supreme Chaos
Following 2012's modest "Return to Life," War of Ages return to form with "Supreme Chaos." But, is this album a worthy addition to WOA's impressive discography? Find out here.
July 7, 2014
Beleaf - Red Pills + Black Sugar
Unafraid and honest, Red Pills + Black Sugar is a powerful concept album that shines a light on issues that aren’t discussed a lot in hip hop.
July 6, 2014
Forfeit Thee Untrue - Blood Soaked Splinter
Check out my review on Forfeit Thee Untrue for their album Blood Soaked Splinter.
Suspiria Profundis - Divine Knowledge
Suspiria Profundis' album Divine Knowledge may be the gateway into unblock metal you need.
July 5, 2014
Essentials - Trials
From the no-frills, organic sound, to the powerful, faith filled themes, this EP from Essentials is a home run for me. Read the entire review here.