Christian Music Reviews

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  No Sophomore Slump on Live Like That Sidewalk Prophets won the 2010 New Artist Dove Award, and the band’s second major label album, Live Like That, reminds us why. Ed Cardinal Mar 30, 2012
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  Barnes Has Talent and Stories to Tell Dave Barnes may have made his living writing hit songs for others, but Stories to Tell confirms he’s got a solid original voice. Glenn McCarty Mar 20, 2012
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  Faith, Marriage Inspire Till the Sunrise Till the Sunrise is a solid pop effort that reflects Matt Brouwer’s current stage in life—a mark of a talented songwriter. Lindsay Williams Feb 29, 2012
• Kutless Plays It Safe on Believer Kutless doesn’t take many risks here, but plays marvelously to its strengths: power chords, soaring vocals and impeccable timing. Glenn McCarty Feb 28, 2012
• Velasquez’s Comeback Diamond Shines Newly aligned with Inpop Records, Jaci Velasquez presents a worthwhile comeback effort with the autobiographical Diamond. Ed Cardinal Feb 07, 2012
• Friends Join Greer in His Angel Band Andrew Greer’s sophomore album features a diverse roster of artists lending their musical talents to timeless hymns. Lindsay Williams Jan 31, 2012
• Jobe Steps Up with Where I Find You With the help of producers Ed Cash and Matt Bronlewee, worship leader Kari Jobe steps up her game on her sophomore release. Glenn McCarty Jan 24, 2012
• Final Bow Taken with Give Us Rest Their final project, Give Us Rest is David Crowder Band’s crowning achievement in a career of exuberant, cerebral accomplishments. Glenn McCarty Jan 10, 2012
• Something for Everyone on Wow Christmas The second holiday album in the Wow compilation series offers exactly what it promises: a little bit of something for everyone. Glenn McCarty Dec 20, 2011
• Glory Smith’s Second Instrumental Outing While Glory doesn’t come off as creatively inspired as Michael W. Smith’s instrumental debut, it’s still a glorious celebration. Glenn McCarty Nov 22, 2011
• Lives Celebrated in Tomlin’s Collection Chris Tomlin’s collection does more than highlight his greatest hits. It’s a celebration of the lives impacted by these songs. Lindsay Williams Nov 16, 2011
• Worship Lives on in God’s Not Dead God’s Not Dead feels like another reminder that newsboys is still the same pop/rock band that does worship music well. Ed Cardinal Nov 15, 2011