Music

• More Straightforward Rock on Kids' Masquerade Current fans of Kids in the Way should be very pleased with the band’s latest offering, A Love Hate Masquerade. Returning to form, the band offers another fine collection of straightforward rock songs with pop sensibilities. Paul Durham Dec 17, 2007 comments
• Sara Groves: Pray Tell Sara Groves has always challenged listeners with her perspective on life, relationships and the kingdom of God. And her new album, Tell Me What You Know—which hit stores last month—is no exception. Krista Barré Dec 12, 2007 comments
• Favorites and Two New Tracks on Newsboys’ Hits The Greatest Hits gives listeners the opportunity to pick up new Newsboys favorites from previous albums—Thrive and Go, projects more popular than their two worship albums, Adoration and Devotion. Kevan Breitinger Dec 14, 2007 comments
• Talent Is the Star on Watts' Happening For all the cameos and collaborations on Watts Happening, Ohmega Watts’ talent is still the star. His melodic ability to blend head-nodding, horn-based funk with international percussion and left-field, bass heavy minimalism makes his latest a sonic feast. Anthony Barr-Jeffrey Dec 10, 2007 comments
• Extras Make Red’s Silence Worthwhile Special Features on Red’s End of Silence Deluxe Edition include: the video for “Breathe into Me,” a behind-the-scenes documentary, a Photo Montage set to a studio track and some fun tour videos from the road. In the end, this edition won’t disappoint. Kevan Breitinger Dec 07, 2007 comments
• As I Lay Dying: The Sound of Truth The way Project 86’s Andrew Schwab sees it, As I Lay Dying is “the template for those who would follow.” This in mind, Schwab donned his guise as a mild-mannered reporter for CCM Magazine and delivered this insightful story. Andrew Schwab Dec 06, 2007 comments
• Pretty & The Plain Full of Old Soul Flavor The Pretty & The Plain, soul-stirring and full of heart, should only increase JJ Heller’s ministry opportunities. With an intriguing quality of the past to it, her music has an old soul flavor that is more prominent in this sophomore offering. Kevan Breitinger Dec 04, 2007 comments
• Maturity on Display in Sarah Masen EP Collection The latest project from singer/songwriter Sarah Masen showcases a maturity she has developed both spiritually and lyrically. Sixteen songs on three EPs: Magic That Works, History of Light and Shadows and Women’s Work Is Alchemy comprise her first release in six years. Jonathan Isaac Harms Dec 03, 2007 comments
• Big Band, Sizzling Vocals Flavor Adams' Time Yolanda Adams really cuts loose on What a Wonderful Time, revealing her sizzling, soaring vocal skills on this, her second album of Christmas music. She’s got a big band sound behind her, and together they make this one of the year’s most interesting holiday projects. Kevan Breitinger Nov 30, 2007 comments
• Demon Hunter’s Storm Explodes with Metal Thunder The latest onslaught from metal favorite Demon Hunter opens with an explosion of thrash metal thunder and a torrential downpour of screaming vocals, guitars and speed drumming that rivals anything this genre has seen or heard in years. Dr. Tony Shore Nov 29, 2007 comments
• Snow Shimmers with Signature Relient K Humor Relient K’s 14 various prior outings makes any wise music lover run toward a new project of any kind. The good news is that Let It Snow … Let It Reindeer overflows with all the signature humor, harmonies, and style that we have come to expect. Kevan Breitinger Nov 27, 2007 comments
• Passion Movement Vet Debuts with We Shine Modern rock worship band Fee has a lengthy, significant history leading up to its major label debut, We Shine. Bandleader Steve Fee has been a primary leader in the Passion movement since its inception. Jackie A. Chapman Nov 26, 2007 comments