This, the last night of the Comatose Tour, was one of the better shows I’ve been to. Skillet knows how to bring it with the best! The openers were Decyfer Down and Thousand Foot Krutch, who did a nice job.

When Skillet came on, I moved up closer to the far right side of the stage, and I was maybe ten feet away. It was very cool being so close. Ben always plays on the right side, so I got to see him rock out the most. The set was heavy on songs from the Comatose album. The band belted out thunderous renditions of “Better Than Drugs”, “The Last Night”, “Those Nights”, “Rebirthing”, “The Older I Get”, and “Comatose.” It was also cool to see the new drummer Jen showcasing her skills. Lori was an amazing drummer, but Jen has quite obviously learned the craft, and with training from Lori, the sound of the band is as powerful as ever. Jen came down to help sing “Yours To Hold”, and did a great job. Korey’s background vocals were great, and she joined in the head banging when not playing keyboards. There was also a live cello player, which was a nice addition to the soundscape. The set also included fan favorites from the “Collide” album, such as the relentless riffage of “Savior”, and “Forsaken.”

The lights were well-done, and another cool feature was Skillet’s smoke jets, which went off at the perfect moments during the songs. John also took some personal video of the crowd, much to their delight. He also made a point to say that we all need to realize how broken and dark our world is, and how important it is to make the world a better place. He even said that this is not exclusive to Christianity, but to all religions. I thought that was well-said, and shows a desire to build bridges to others regardless of their beliefs. John also showed his sense of humor, saying stuff like, “I’m not going to stand up here and talk much, I’m going to shut up and play some rock n’ roll!” My only minor complaint was for the second time in a row that I saw them, they didn’t play “Falling Inside The Black”, one of my favorites off Comatose. No matter, Skillet once again proved they are one of the best in the rock business, and are very fan-focused. Can’t ask for much more.

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2007 Year in Review (What a year!)

Top 10 Albums

These were tough to choose, and nearly impossible to rank. But here goes:

1. Anberlin - “Cities” This has become my favorite rock album of all time. I listen to it more than any other. The disc is a heavy dose of urgent modern rock that has a grandeur not found too often. Aaron Sprinkle’s production is brilliant, Stephen Christian’s vocal abilities are off the charts, and the rest of the band is incredibly talented. The frenetic “Godspeed”, the killer chorus of “Dismantle. Repair.”, and the acoustic gem “The Unwinding Cable Car”, are just a few highlights. I recommend the deluxe edition, which features 2 great 80’s covers, and the pop tune “Uncanny.” It also comes with a DVD on the making of the album. 5 stars

2. Relient K - “Five Score And Seven Years Ago” Relient K seems to get better with every release, and this album continues that trend. The lyrics are strong and clever as usual, and all the songs rock. The harmonies are incredible, and the opening track “Plead the Fifth” features some Beach Boys style harmonizing. Overall, Relient K has once again proven they are reliably stellar. 4.5 stars

3. Falling Up - “Captiva” This album comes out firing with amazing melodies, retro keyboards, and blazing guitars. Even after losing a few members, Falling Up has released their best yet. Production maestro Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, Kutless) had something do with this, and delivers phenomenal work on the boards. The album features esoteric lyrics and song titles, which gives it a mysterious feel. I can listen to this album 2 or 3 times straight. 4.5 stars

4. After Edmund - “Hello” This album does not officially release until 2/26/08 but has been available online for a number of months. So, I might have to include it next year as well. But I have to include it this year because of how good it is and how long I’ve had it. This hardly sounds like a debut. It sounds more like a work of art that any band should be proud of regardless of how long they've been around. It features a nice combination of straight-ahead, pulsating rock songs, worshipful tunes, and a ballad or two. The vocals are superb and the instrumentation is high energy and creative. I can’t wait to see these guys live someday. 4.5 stars.

5. Switchfoot - “Oh! Gravity” This disc was released in late December‘06, so must be included for ‘07. The Footsmen return with a nice collection full of high energy rock tracks. I particularly like the raw, gritty “Dirty Second Hands.” The single “Awakening” is a rocking, melodic single, and one of the album’s best. The urgent chorus of “Faust, Midas, and Myself” is also a standout moment. The reflective “Yesterdays” deals with the loss of a friend, but gives hope for seeing them again in heaven. I lost a friend last year, so this resonates with me personally. With Jon Foreman releasing the first of 4 solo EP’s, and plans being made for the next Foot album, the guys show no signs of letting up. 4.5 stars

6. LA Symphony “Unleashed” This album is comprised of b-sides, rarities, and remixes spanning the 10 years of the band’s career. Thus, it features some since departed group members such as Pigeon John and bTwice. Before buying the album, I was slightly skeptical, thinking it was just a disc of random unreleased tracks thrown together to make a buck. This is not the case. I’m surprised by how the guys could have so much quality material still locked in the vault. The lyrics, rhymes, and beats are all on point. The sense of humor of the group always comes through, and more than once I paused songs to back up and hear certain lyrics again. There are maybe 3 songs I didn’t really dig. But the album is 22 tracks deep. Not bad. 4.5 stars

7. Robbie Seay Band “Give Yourself Away” I have not listened to this band's past albums, but picked this up because of the good review in CCM. Immediately, Robbie’s weathered, David Crowder/Bryan Adams-esque vocal style grabbed me. The production is great, thanks to producer Tedd T (Mute Math). The theme of the album is reaching out to others. Highlights include melodic tracks such as “Rise”, “Song of Hope”, and “Love Wins.” 4.5 stars

8. NEEDTOBREATHE - “The Heat” The Breathers are back with their sophomore album. No jinx here. Fueled by the high-powered worship anthem “Signature of Divine (Yahweh)”, this disc picks up where the band left off with their stellar debut. The band is incredibly talented in all departments: vocals, songwriting, and musicianship. Some standouts are “Restless”, “We Could Run Away”, and “Streets of Gold.” They also make creative videos. Check out their clips for “Signature“, and “Shine On” (from their debut). 4 stars

9. Mae - “Singularity” Mae is back to follow up their excellent album “The Everglow.” “Singularity” pretty much does the trick, with great rock anthems that feature swirling guitar riffs and catchy choruses. “Brink of Disaster”, “Crazy 8S”, “On Top”, and “Home” are just a few of the rocking tracks to be found here. 4 stars

10. Eisley - “Combinations” - Great sophomore album. The vocals of the Dupree sisters are superior, and lyrics are more mature this time around. The lead single “Invasion” features a hauntingly enticing chorus. Other great songs are the elegantly stark “Many Funerals”, and the catchy “Taking Control.” Is it just me, or do these songs sound like they should be performed in a castle or in a forest grove? 4 stars

Honorable Mention

There are a lot:

Deas Vail - “All the Houses Look the Same” One of the finest debuts of the year. The defining element of Deas Vail is the incredible falsetto of classically trained vocalist Wes Blaylock. The album is a great collection of pop rock tunes that are mainly piano driven, but the electric guitars do come out at times.

The Brothers Martin - self titled. Brothers Jason (Starflyer 59) and Ronnie Martin (Joy Electric) collaborate for a fabulous album of retro/new wave/synth pop.

Tobymac “Portable Sounds” Toby returns with more funk and catchy pop tunes.

Group 1 Crew - self titled. Fantastic hip-hop debut. All three members have solid rhyme skills, and Blanca Reyes’ vocals are phenomenal. The single “Forgive Me” and its video are great.

Bethany Dillon - “Waking Up” On her third album, melodies abound from this precocious singer/songwriter. This record is a little more pop-oriented than her sophomore effort

Neon Horse - self titled. These 3 guys, who don’t want you to know their identities, bring a creative, intriguing, and at times incredible rock sound. Two members are Jason Martin from Starflyer 59, and Mark Salamon of Stavesacre. The tracks “Cuckoo” and “Crazy Daisy” are priceless. The video for “Cuckoo” is entertaining.

Ruth - “Secondhand Dreaming” Sweet rock debut, sounds a bit Switchfoot-ish.

Ken Andrews - “Secrets of the Lost Satellite” Very cool and spacey alternative rock.

Rush of Fools - self titled. Solid debut that showcases great vocals and worshipful tunes.

Future of Forestry - “Twilight” Formerly known as Something Like Silas, this band has crafted an ear-pleasing rock album with multi-layered soundscapes.

Best Concerts

I saw a lot this year.  Again, tough to choose. I’ll pick 5.

1. Appetite for Construction Tour with Switchfoot, Relient K, and Ruth. This was an awesome show. I missed a lot of Ruth because of traffic, but what I saw was great. Relient K rocked, and I loved their set. Same with Switchfoot, they were awesome. To top it off, Jon Foreman climbed into the stands right into my section and right between me and the guy next to me! (See my blog) I had also seen Switchfoot in Philly earlier in the year, they were great then too.

2. Skillet. They were my favorite band that I saw at Revelation Generation. High energy, just downright rocked. I hope to see them again.

3. Anberlin in Lancaster, PA. They were the headliner, and they were awesome. My only complaint was the sound being too loud for such a small venue, so the vocals were drowned out at times. Very entertaining show though! (I saw them on their current MTVu Tour in Philly in November, but their set was too short, and they opened?! Motion City Soundtrack was the headliner, but I couldn’t believe they played under Mae, and Metro Station?!)

4. Jars of Clay, NEEDTOBREATHE, and Burlap to Cashmere. Saw them in Philly, Jars rocked and I had been looking forward to hearing the songs from “Good Monsters.” They also played a nice mix of their previous material. NEEDTOBREATHE was great, and I was surprised to have the chance to see them and Jars at the same show. Stephen and Johnny from Burlap played a short but enjoyable set of Burlap’s material from "Anybody Out There."

5. Mute Math. Saw them in Philly in March, they were tremendous. I had seen them last year in November as well, and was blown away. This time it was also in Philly, and equally good, but it was basically the same show so the wow factor wasn’t quite as high, but I’d go again! You have to see them! I’ve never seen a band put so much physical effort and creative energy into a performance! It’s more like an epic adventure, and less like your typical concert!

On the horizon for 2008:

Albums:

Ivoryline “There Came a Lion”, releasing 2/5/08. Progressive rock band on Tooth and Nail is ready to release their debut album. With Aaron Sprinkle doing production duties, this should be worth the wait. Also, Ivoryline’s EP is excellent, available now on iTunes.

The Afters - “Never Going Back to OK” Set for a 2/26/08 release after multiple “pushbacks”, this one is eagerly anticipated. The lead single, and title track, rocks. Get the song now on iTunes if you can't wait for the cd to come out.

After Edmund “Hello” Releases on 2/26/08, though it’s available now to order from their website. See review above.

Hawk Nelson is slated to release a new album in April, and the first single “Friend Like That” hits iTunes on 12/24/07.

Tidbits

Watch out for goth-rock band The Becoming. Signed on with Tooth and Nail, they are currently beginning work on their debut album. Check out their myspace page which has 4 songs for your listening pleasure. For a few bucks you can order a 2 song demo.

Touring:

Skillet has plans to headline a tour with Thousand Foot Krutch.

Falling Up plans two national tours in early ‘08, one with Family Force 5, and another with the Afters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What an incredible show! Definitely my favorite concert ever. I'll get to the clinching reason...

Underestimating the time it would take to get to the show, I ended up being 25 minutes late because of INSANE traffic.  I thought two hours would be enough to get there on time. I passed some of the time in the car by listening to Switchfoot, eating a hoagie, and by phone making two trades in my fantasy football league whose midnight trade deadline was looming. To my surprise, I did not miss all of Ruth's set. I could hear Dustin Ruth belting out the lyrics of "Work it Out" as I walked into the arena. They played a couple more, including "Here to New York", and sounded great.

Relient K started off strong with “I So Hate Consequences.” The crowd went nuts, as people were obviously excited to see them, not just Switchfoot. Is it just me, or is it really rare to see two bands of this caliber on the same tour, with both playing sets of substantial length? RK continued with “Devastation and Reform”, and “Be My Escape”, which got a loud reaction when they started playing it. Matt admitted that he had not been feeling well, but refused to take a sick day because he loved playing so much in Pennsylvania. He played a little ditty he wrote about the smash TV show “The Office”, which is of course based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The band brought out Christmas/winter items such as snowmen, an igloo, penguin, etc, and rained fake snow on the mass of fans on the floor in front of the stage to promote their new Christmas album. They accompanied this display by playing “Sleighride.”  They performed “In Love With the 80’s”, which is one of my favorite songs they do. Xylophones rock people. They also did their hit single “Must Have Done Something Right”, and “Forgiven”, both from their latest disc “Five Score and Seven Years Ago.” Matt brought up two audience members to play chords on “Sadie Hawkins Dance”, much to the delight of all in attendance. They ended with “Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been” from the “MMHMM” album. I had never seen RK live before, and thought their set was awesome. I was hoping to hear “Plead the Fifth”, the harmony-infested intro track from the Five Score album. But hey, with so many great songs, they can’t play ‘em all right?

Switchfoot took the stage to thunderous applause and screams, and started off with “Oh! Gravity!” from their latest disc with the same title. Jon Foreman was sporting a black fadora, which looked pretty cool. They played their hit single “Stars” from the “Nothing Is Sound” disc, and “This Is Your Life” from “The Beautiful Letdown.”  They also played "Dirty Second Hands", another one of my favorites from "Oh! Gravity!" The setlist also included “The Shadow Proves the Sunshine“, “Gone”, “We Are One”, and “American Dream”, during which the band froze for a long time to build up suspense before they jumped back into the song with fans cheering wildly.  Jon did a lot of interacting with the fans at the edge of the stage and did some crowd surfing as well.

Ok, here’s my clinching highlight.  At one point, Jon came off the stage, and walked over to the wall below my section which was near the stage to the right. Then he proceeded to scale the wall, climb over the railing and make his way straight at me! I was in the third row from the railing. He was helped past me to the next row where he grabbed a lucky fan’s camera and took some footage himself! Or should I say some “Switchfootage”!?  My camera had since run out of battery power so I pulled out my cell phone and started snapping pictures of Jon, and took a couple videos! He then started going into the song “Awakening”, my favorite song off the “Oh Gravity!” disc! I’ve never had anything like this happen at any concert I’ve been to, and I couldn’t believe my luck this time! So for me, this event made the show not just awesome, but incredibly awesome! And I found out after the fact that one of my peeps, Kyal, was just a couple rows behind me and actually held Jon’s hand to support him for a good amount of time while he sang! So needless to say my section was rocking hard as Jon returned to the stage to rock out “Awakening.” Another friend of mine was also at the show at the foot of the stage to the left, and enjoyed having Jon hand over the mic stand, and surf around the area. The band finished with “Meant To Live”, but naturally came out for an encore. They brought out Relient K and Dustin Ruth to play their special song dedicated to Habitat For Humanity. It was very cool seeing all these guys onstage together. I also should say the light effects were great during the evening.

After the show I hung around for a bit and chatted with the guys from Ruth. They were great guys, and very humble. And with their talent I think their days as an opening act are probably numbered.

I also want to again applaud Jon Foreman for his crowd interaction, which makes the show more exciting for a lot of people.  He doesn't have to climb all over the arena, crowd surf, and trust fans to keep him safe while he does it.  Imagine the bummer if he got hurt somehow?  But he chooses to go to lengths to engage the fans, and that kind of effort is one thing that I love about the band.  I saw them in March at a smaller venue, where Jon walked out onto the bar to greet the fans.  The band also made a bootleg available of the first six songs of the set for only 5 bucks, so you could have a cd of part of the show to listen to on the way home.  Switchfoot truly reaches out to their fans.

Well, that was certainly a show for the ages! I’m thrilled to have been there! Pics are up!  Thanks for reading!

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I’m not sure where to start in blogging about Revelation Generation, but I can say it was a great festival. Last year, during tropical storm Ernesto, I dragged a friend along to the festival despite the weather. My main motivation for this was to see Plumb perform, as I had never seen her and she is one of my favorite artists. The choice to venture to the festival was a mistake, which I realized as soon as we got there. Most performances were cancelled, including Plumb’s, and the wind and rain were constant and relentless, and we were up to our ankles in mud.

So, needless to say, this year I was greatly looking forward to  Rev Gen, despite Plumb not being in the band lineup. On the New York Stage, the first band I saw was Buidling 429, who was pretty good. I’m not up on their newer stuff, but I enjoyed their rendition of “Glory Defined.” Frontman Jason Roy was engaging and the band did a nice job. Shortly after 429, Grits performed, who were originally scheduled before 429 but they were flip-flopped since Grits was running late. DJ Manwell came out first and cut up some records which was cool. Bonafide and Coffee came on and performed a number of their most popular songs, including “Ooh Aah”, and the newer hit “Open Bar”, which got the crowd off its feet. They tried to get the crowd to choose their last song, but no one seemed to know any to request. They did “Here We Go”, which seemed to please the audience. Later on I got to meet them and get a picture, which was cool. I’ve been listening to their stuff for about five years now.

This is where I wished I could have fast-forwarded to 6:15 pm, when Skillet was scheduled to perform on the Philadelphia Stage. But since I could not do that, I hung out with a couple friends who had arrived late to the festival. We watched Brian Littrell, who drew a large crowd. He made a couple of humorous references to his Backstreet days. His set included a sad song about people who were looking for loved ones after 9/11 took place. His other songs I was not familiar with. Next on the same stage was Nicole C. Mullen. Her music is not quite my style, but I have to say she put on a great performance. She was very passionate and included portions of memorized scripture in her set.

Finally, it was about 5:45 pm, and I decided to grab some dinner and head over to the Philadelphia stage to see Skillet. After buying my “food tickets”, I realized the lines for the food were way too long and would cause me to miss some of the Skillet performance. So I skipped it, cutting my losses on the $6.00 I spent on food tickets, and just walked over to the stage and met up with my friend who had been watching other bands there. There was a very large crowd gathering to wait for Skillet. After the announcement lady went on for a bit, the band came out, and they came out firing. I don’t remember what song they started with, but the set included “Better Than Drugs”, “The Last Night”, “Comatose”, “The Older I Get”, “Whispers in the Dark”, and “Rebirthing” off the Comatose album. I’m not familiar with their previous albums, but I know they played “Savior” off the Collide album and another couple songs. This set was awesome, there’s no other way to describe it. The band was very energetic and animated onstage, and sounded great. If I’m not mistaken, John, Korey, Ben, and Lori all won the CCM Reader’s Choice Award for being best at their instrument. I can see why. Adding to the energy were plumes of smoke shooting up from either side of the stage, kids moshing up front, and many beach balls of various sizes being batted around the crowd. I was located toward the left of the stage, and close enough to get some decent pictures. This band is a blast to watch perform, and I hope to see them again. I’m also getting the Collide album.

After the performance I walked over to the tent to get in line for Skillet’s meet and greet, which had already accumulated a couple hundred people. The tent was set a ways back from the New York Stage. Jars of Clay was performing, and I could hear them and see them up on the large screen while I waited in line. They performed the hits from the Monsters album, and some well placed older material. After about 45 minutes, I got my photo signed by all four band members, who were very friendly. The line had continued to lengthen, and the band must have signed for hundreds of people. I hadn’t seen any other band attract a line like this all day. Though if Jars did a meet and greet, I bet that was a long one too.

At this point it was almost dark and I made my way back to my friends who were in the crowd waiting for the Newsboys to come out. It was a bit of a wait, and I noticed that Mute Math’s album was playing over the speakers for quite a while. When the Newsboys finally came out, there were fireworks, and blazing light shows galore as the band started off with “Shine.” They also played “Wherever We Go”, “Something Beautiful”, and “I Am Free” off the “Go” disc. There was a long catwalk running from the stage a good distance into the crowd. I was about 15 feet from it. Peter came all the way out a number of times. He stayed there for a while and played a drum solo on a platform that elevated a good ten feet, and gave some of his testimony and a mini sermon which was inspiring. To the crowd's delight, he also did some dancing like David did, as he put it. Duncan’s drum platform also elevated on stage, and rotated in some crazy angles which was entertaining to watch. The band played a medley of some older hits, including “Entertaining Angels”, “Not Ashamed”, and “Where You Belong.” They then played a full rendition of “Breakfast”, which got quite a reaction from the crowd, and at least a few people up front had brought the customary Cap’n Crunch cereal boxes. I believe the band ended with “Your Love is Better Than Life.” Between the music, stage theatrics, testimony, smoke and fireworks, it was a phenomenal performance and showed why after all these years the Newsboys remain a crowd favorite.

I would have to say that I enjoyed Skillet the most out of the acts that I saw, though the Newsboys were great. At the end my friends and I just sat in my car for a while because the crowd was so massive, there was no getting out anytime soon. Despite the crowd and long food lines, I’ll be back next year, assuming they have a quality band lineup again. Also a word of advice if you go-bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer, you’ll be glad you did.

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Hello all,

Just thought I'd give my opinions on some of the music that has come out so far in 2007.  In a few cases, I borrowed information from CCM's reviews of the albums.  They do a great job.  The magazine recently changed their rating format from a letter grade system to a 5 star scale, with 5 stars being the best.  When doing my ratings, I used the format the magazine was using at the time they reviewed the albums. 

 

Anberlin “Cities”

File under: Rock

CCM rating: B (they must be kidding)

My rating: A

On their third release, Anberlin has more than come of age. Once again teamed with super-producer Aaron Sprinkle (Kutless, Hawk Nelson), the band delivers arguably their best work yet. Lead singer Stephen Christian has one of the best voices in rock, in my opinion. On this disc he also delivers very introspective musings in the lyrics. The album kicks off with the frenetic, hard-rocking track “Godspeed.” Pop-friendly cuts include “A Whisper And A Clamor”, and “Adelaide.” The band slows it down a bit on “Inevitable”, and on the acoustic gem “The Unwinding Cable Car.” Another highlight is the powerful chorus of “Dismantle.Repair.”, one of the album’s strongest cuts. The last song, “Fin”, gives the album a rousing ending, starting slow and speeding up to an emphatic conclusion. If you buy the special edition, there are three bonus tracks and a DVD documenting the making of the album. The three songs alone make it worth the extra money. Also, if you download the single for “Godspeed” on iTunes, it comes with a bonus track “Haunting”, which is amazing-worth the $1.98, and should have been included on the album. The band is very entertaining live as well.

 

The Brothers Martin - self titled

File under: New Wave/Synth Pop/Electronica

CCM rating: Not rated

My rating: 4 stars

The prolific brothers Jason and Ronnie Martin are back, but this is their first joint outing. Jason fronts the new wave band Starflyer 59, while Ronnie’s band is Joy Electric, an electronica act. Here, they collaborate to create a very cool combination of electro-rock and new wave pop with a retro feel. These guys are masters of the synthesizer. Highlights include “The Harsh Effects of Time”, “The Missionary”, and “Fears to Remember.” This is also great workout music.

 

The Sum “Everyone”

File under: Indie Pop

CCM Rating: 4.5 stars

My rating: 4 stars

This independent duo consisting of Chris and Felicity Combs has released an outstanding six-song EP. Musically it is excellent, but the obvious factor that sets this album apart is Felicity’s vocal prowess. The songs are piano and guitar-driven, contain deft string arrangements, and very honest lyrics. All six songs are enjoyable. Two standouts are “Fools Gold”, and “Black Mountain.” The disc is a quick listen, and you might find yourself letting it repeat. You can listen to it and buy it at www.indieheaven.com.

 

Relient K “Five Score And Seven Years Ago”

File Under: Power-Pop/Pop-Punk

CCM Rating: A-

My Rating: A

Relient K has been very consistent over the years, and remarkably, they have again raised the bar. This collection of songs rocks, in its entirety. Except for one 15-second interlude, every song is iPod-worthy. The album’s opening track “Plead the Fifth” finds the guys skillfully harmonizing a cappella, Beach Boys style. Too bad it’s only a minute and thirteen seconds long as it leaves the listener wanting more. The lead single, “Must Have Done Something Right” features a killer hook. Other strong tracks are “Forgiven” and “The Best Thing.” The band finishes the album with a dramatic, eleven-minute song called “Deathbed”, which tells the story of a man dying of lung cancer who reflects on his life and poor decisions, but recounts the night when he put his faith in Christ. And to top it off, Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman sings the final verse. Enough said.

 

Future of Forestry “Twilight”

File Under: Alternative Rock

CCM Rating: B+

My Rating: A-

Formerly known as Something Like Silas, Future of Forestry has crafted an excellent album. Lead singer Eric Owyoung studied classical orchestration and conducting in college, and this is evident in the songs. Some of the standout tracks include “Open Wide”, “All I Want”, and “Sunrising”. U2 and Coldplay influences are noticeable, but the band has its own sound. They spent a lot of time adding very cool sound effects to create multi-layered soundscapes, and the results are definitely ear-pleasing. Owyoung’s excellent voice sounds a bit like that of Martin Smith of Delirious on some of the slower tracks. On “If You Find Her”, he shows ability to hit the high notes as well. As an aside, the 2004 album “Divine Invitation” the band made under their former name is also worth checking out. The band’s new name was taken from a C.S. Lewis poem.

 

Deas Vail “All The Houses Look The Same”

File Under: Indie Rock

CCM Rating: 4 stars

My Rating: 4 stars

This independent act has delivered the finest debut of the year so far. The defining element of Deas Vail is the incredible falsetto of classically trained vocalist Wes Blaylock. The album is a great collection of pop rock tunes that are mainly piano driven, but the electric guitars do come out on a few songs. Case in point, “Surface”, which is one of the best cuts, and features very cool background instrumentation, as do many other selections on the album. Another outstanding track is “Rewind”, which finds Blaylock singing “This is how it feels to break up soundwaves, and fall into a quiet place…” Other standouts are “Anything You Say”, “Life In These Little Boats”, and “This Place is Painted Red.” This quintet is dripping with musical talent, and you won’t be disappointed.

 

Group 1 Crew - self-titled

File Under: Soul/Hip-Hop/Funk

CCM Rating: A

My Rating: B+

Group 1 Crew has given hungry hip hop fans a solid debut. They immediately draw comparisons to the Black-Eyed Peas due to their musical style and band format, which includes three emcees, two of which are male, and one female who is a very talented singer. The group’s format is also reminiscent of the hip-hop act The Fugees, which included Lauryn Hill, circa 1996. As for the music, there are lots of quality beats, rhymes, and choruses. The strongest track might be the haunting “Forgive Me”, which features an urgency that resembles that of Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise.” The chorus is worth mentioning: “Lord though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death/I’m not scared cuz you’re holding my breath/I only fear that I don’t have enough time left/To tell the world that there’s no time left.” The poignant “I Have A Dream”, is also strong lyrically, and all three members display potent rhyme skills. Some of the disc’s strongest moments occur on the choruses sung by Blanca Reyes, as in “Can’t Go On.” If you’re looking for some good hip hop, look no further.

 

Tobymac “Portable Sounds”

File Under: Pop/Rock/Funk/Hip-Hop

CCM Rating: A-

My Rating: A-

Back with his third solo album, tobyMac doesn’t disappoint. He delivers a disc filled with catchy songs, and on this outing he sings more than he rhymes, which is a welcome change of pace because he sings well, and the rap-core style is becoming a bit outdated. The lead-off single, “Made to Love” features an infectious chorus, as well as live strings and horns that add a cool sound to the mix. Other standouts are “I’m For You”, and “Face of the Earth.” The track “Boomin” is exactly that, and “Ignition” also provides fans with a high octane anthem. Another strong cut is “Lose My Soul”, a prayerful duet with Kirk Franklin that emphasizes focusing on God in the face of the cares of the world. If you’ve liked Toby’s solo stuff in the past, or dc Talk for that matter, this is for you.

 

Nichole Nordeman

Recollection: The Best of

CCM Rating: A

My Rating: B+

This is a fairly complete collection of Nichole’s best. It features the amazing “Holy”, and the hit single “Brave” (which made the soundtrack of the movie Catch And Release). Of course, it also features some of her earlier material, such as the honest “To Know You”, and “Who You Are.” The album includes two new tracks, the soaring single “Sunrise”, and “Finally Free”, the new theme song for Women of Faith. In my opinion, a couple other songs from the Brave cd should have been included here, such as “Lay It Down“, and “No More Chains.” But if you like Nichole’s music and don’t own much of it, this a very good disc to pick up.

 

Bethany Dillon “Waking Up”

File Under: Singer/Songwriter Pop

CCM Rating: A

My Rating: A-

On her third album, melodies abound from this precocious singer/songwriter. This record is a little more pop-oriented than her sophomore effort, and she continues to grow and mature as an artist. There are a number of songs that are strong enough to be radio singles, including the title track “Waking Up”, “The Kingdom”, “Change”, and “Something There.” Other songs showcasing strong choruses are “When You Love Someone”, and the melodic, piano-driven “Let Your Light Shine.” This is Bethany’s best yet, but with her talent and still being just 18, she’ll probably eclipse even this effort in the future.

 

Taylor Sorensen & The Trigger Code

File Under: Indie Rock

CCM Rating: Not Reviewed

My Rating: 4 stars

In 2004, Taylor Sorensen released an outstanding album called The Overflow on Michael W. Smith’s Rocketown label. The album received an “A” rating from CCM, but for whatever reason did not get much attention. Taylor has a great rock and roll voice, and sounds amazingly like a young Bono. I recently discovered his website, and found that he has now formed an independent band called the Trigger Code. Taylor wrote and produced every song on the band’s album entitled They May Lock Us Up, They May Make Us Bleed. They come out firing on the album opener “Come On Let’s Do It Ok!”, a blazing rock anthem. “Tornado” features background bells that create a sound similar to that of U2’s hit “I Will Follow.” Another standout is “I Am Just Like Cain (But The Blood Ain’t On My Hands)”, where Taylor compares mankind’s sinful status to that of Cain, but emphasizes that God does not see the redeemed as guilty due to Christ’s sacrifice. Other great tracks are “Don’t Walk Alone”, “Bulletproof”, and “The Hours.” If the right people hear this band and/or it works with the right producers, they should eventually explode. It appears the cd is only available at the band’s website: www.myspace.com/triggercode

 

Aaron Shust “Whispered And Shouted”

File Under: Pop/Rock/Worship

CCM Rating: 4 stars

My Rating: 3.5 stars

CCM’s 2006 New Artist of the Year has returned with his second album. Aaron Shust enjoyed well-deserved success last year with his debut disc Anything Worth Saying. This time around, he continues where he left off with vulnerable lyrics and worshipful themes. The opener, “Long Live the King” is a nice modern rock track. “Give Me Words to Speak” is the finished product of the opening interlude on his first album, and it turns out to be one of the best tracks, even though in the liner notes he says he originally didn’t want it on this album. On “Can’t Hide From Your Love”, Aaron hits some impressive high notes with a lilt that he didn’t show on his first album, and lyrically bares his soul with great authenticity. This record is a great worship experience with phenomenal songwriting, but contains less up-tempo material than his debut.

 

Rush of Fools - self-titled

File Under: Pop/Rock

CCM Rating: 3 stars

My Rating 3 stars

 

New act Rush of Fools has come up with a nice debut. Working with experienced producers Matt Bronleewe (Plumb, Leeland), and Jason Ingram (Bebo Norman), they deliver a disc that mainly consists of worshipful rock tracks. The lyrics are nothing groundbreaking in the world of modern rock worship, but singer Wes Willis has an excellent voice and the music is very melodic and radio-friendly. The hit single “Undo”, “We All”, and “All We Ever Needed” are a few standouts.

 

Be on the lookout for:

After Edmund “Hello” - Their debut cd comes out on 7/10. I’ve heard four songs, and if the rest of them are as good, it could be one of the best albums of the year.

NEEDTOBREATHE “The Heat” - Releases on 8/29. The new single sounds great.  If their sophomore offering is as good as their debut, fans will be very happy.

DJ Maj “Speckled Goats” - Releases on 7/17. Hip-hop DJ/emcee is back with a new compilation. Heard a few previews, but couldn’t tell much based on that.

Tidbits:

Mute Math has recorded a cover of the original Transformers theme song, which is slated to be on the soundtrack for the movie.

Paul Wright is releasing a worship album this fall. He has now gone independent. I heard one song from it, sounds pretty good. If you don’t know his stuff, check out his 2003 album “Fly Away”, it’s the perfect summer soundtrack.

Plumb and The Afters are supposed to be releasing albums this fall as well.

Happy listening-

Chris

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The Chameleon Club, a small venue located in downtown Lancaster, PA was a great place to see this band. Even the back part of the standing-room-only club was not too far from the stage. The band started the set with “A Whisper & A Clamor” off the Cities album. They included a mix of songs from the “Friendship” record with cuts from “Cities”. “Adelaide” and the acoustic gem “The Unwinding Cable” car were well received by the crowd. The song “Readyfuels” from the “Blueprints” record was a nice addition to the mix. “Never Take Friendship Personal”, and “Paperthin Hymn” were also included. “Dismantle. Repair.” got a great reaction, and many bellowed out the chorus along with the band. However, the roar of the night may have erupted when singer Stephen Christian introduced perennial fan favorite “The Feel Good Drag” off the “Friendship” record.  Anberlin ended the set with the energetic “Godspeed”, and did “Creep” by Radiohead as an encore. The sound seemed to be turned up a little too loud for such a small venue, and the vocals were lost in the noise at times. The show was tremendous anyway. I’ll be looking forward to seeing them again.

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This show was on Friday 4/13/07 at the Electric Factory.  Burlap To Cashmere was first, consisting of frontman Steven Delopoulos and guitarist Johnny Philippidis.  They did "Anybody Out There", and crowd favorite "Basic Instructions", and "Skin is Burning" by request.  It was a nice acoustic set, and left me wanting more.  Great to see these guys back, looking forward to their new stuff.  They actually have a couple new demos on their myspace page.  If these guys pull together a few more quality bandmembers, they could return to their 1999 form and be amazing again.  I saw them live back then and they were incredible.

Next, hailing from South Carolina, was NeedToBreathe, who I've wanted to see live for a long time.  They sound a little more raw live, which was awesome.  The production of their album is very polished.  They have good stage presence as well.  They played a couple new songs which sounded great.  They failed to play "Don't Wait For Delight", my fave by them, but completely rocked otherwise.  Highlights were set-opener "Don't Leave Just Yet", and "Shine On." These guys are one of the best bands not many know about, I'm expecting them to explode with their next album....

Jars came out last with guns blazing, starting the set with "All My Tears", and "Work" off the Good Monsters album.  They played a nice mix of their material.  Nice surprises were "Revolution" off The Eleventh Hour album and "Crazy Times" off the Much Afraid record.  They did a cool rendition of "Flood", much to the crowd's delight.  Other highlights were Monster album standouts "Dead Man", and the stark "Oh My God".  They also played "Liquid", and "Love Song for a Savior", and "Worlds Apart" (by overwhelming crowd reqest) off the first record.  I would have liked to have heard them do "Waiting for the World to Fall" off the Narnia cd.  But they put on an excellent show, and definitely played to the crowd.  Dan addressed a couple people he knew in the audience, and overall made it a very personal-feeling show. 

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The following are what I think were the best Christian albums released in 2006 (or the very end of 2005), in no particular order…

Jars of Clay “Good Monsters” - Hailed as CCM’s Album of the Year, this is by far the Jars’ best album since their self-titled debut in 1995. They rock out a little more than usual, and Dan Haseltine’s voice sounds as strong as ever. I was blown away by the first 3 songs on the disc, as well as the title track “Good Monsters”. Former Sixpence singer Leigh Nash makes a nice cameo appearance, trading lyrics with Haseltine in “Mirrors and Smoke”. There are a couple of skip-able tracks, but the quality songs more than make up for it.

File under: Alternative/Rock

CCM rating: A+ My rating: A

Plumb “Chaotic Resolve” - Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, aka Plumb, has been one of the most underrated Christian artists since she started in 1997. Her fourth album, “Chaotic Resolve” was produced by Matt Bronleewe (Leeland, Rebecca St. James, Joy Williams), and the tracks are very tight and innovative. Plumb is by far one of the best female rock vocalists out there. Her lyrics are honest and real. These songs range from hard rockers to a couple love songs to her husband, and a song dedicated to “cutters”, those who injure themselves, in keeping with Plumb’s custom of dedicating one song per album to abuse victims. This album is quite a ride, from the intense and hard hitting “Better” and “Good Behavior”, to the electric, gothic strains and self-scrutinizing lyrics of “I Have Nothing”.

File under: Rock

CCM Rating: B+ My rating: A

Rebecca St. James “If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something” - Released in 11/05, but having most of its impact in 2006, RSJ’s latest flat out rocks. The lyrics are very genuine and personal, and as usual, producer Matt Bronleewe makes the production click. There is only one song I don’t like, which is very forgivable for an album this good.

File under: Rock

CCM Rating: A My rating: A

Kutless “Hearts of the Innocent” - This time around, in addition to their customary hard-rocking anthems, the guys have a few more power ballads. And that’s a good thing because Jon-Micah Sumrall knows how to sing them. As usual the production rocks thanks to Aaron Sprinkle (Hawk Nelson, Jeremy Camp, Fair). Solid effort.

File under: Rock

CCM Rating: A- My rating: A-

NEEDTOBREATHE “Daylight” - This was the best debut of 2006 in my opinion. According to CCM: “…”Daylight” is so deep on potential rock radio singles, this disc would make a good “best of” album for a lot of other bands.” And yes folks this is a DEBUT. It features great melodies and engaging hooks. Lead singer Bear Rinehart is a versatile vocalist, and plays a mean piano. Except for one song, I listened to this over and over when I first got it. Strongly recommended.

File under: Rock

CCM rating: A- My rating: A

Leeland “Sound of Melodies” - I think this was the 2^nd best debut of 2006. Frontman Leeland Mooring is only 18, and his songwriting and vocal ability are far beyond his years. Producer Matt Bronleewe produced five of the songs, and not surprisingly they are mainly the album’s best. The album is very passionate and worshipful. This band has a great future. Michael W. Smith recruited Leeland Mooring to co-write eight songs on his newest album, “Stand“, which should help put Mooring’s talent in perspective.

File under: Worshipful Rock

CCM rating: A- My rating: A-

Hawk Nelson “Smile, It’s the End of the World” - No sophomore slump here, as the boys bring it on their second album. High energy pop rock is the flavor, with great production once again thanks to Aaron Sprinkle (Kutless, Jeremy Camp). The lyrics are honest, and it’s a fast listen. Time flies when you’re having fun…

File under: Punk/Pop

CCM rating: A My rating: A

Skillet “Comatose” - This album has a HUGE arena rock sound. It is mostly hard music, but without the screaming. Instead, lead singer John Cooper brings great melodies and powerful choruses. Keyboardist Korey Cooper provides great backup vocals. The lyrical themes are not new or unique, ranging from love, relationships, truth, life’s difficulties, etc, but the sound is gigantic and will rock you from here to kingdom come.

File under: Rock

CCM rating: B+ My rating: A-

Pivitplex “The King in a Rookery” - This sophomore effort from Montana-based Pivitplex is an astounding improvement from their first album “Under Museum Quality Glass”, which wasn’t too bad to begin with. This new disc brings an alternative power-pop sound, with some brit-rock influence. It is heavy in the melody and hook departments, and features great guitar riffs, complex vocal arrangements, and thought provoking lyrics. Strongly recommended.

File under: Eclectic Modern Rock

CCM rating: A My rating: A

MUTEMATH (self-titled) - Over two years ago MUTEMATH released an EP “Reset”, which I read a good review on, and picked it up. It was very good, and featured the song “Control”, which is one of my favorite songs of all time. They disappeared for a while, but resurfaced in 2006 with this debut full-length album. It features an electro-alternative style, and creative instrumentation. The songs “Control”, “Typical”, “Chaos”, and “Break the Same” are alone worth the purchase price. And the rest of it rocks as well. Lead singer and keyboardist Paul Meany has a great voice, and his intensity fuels the fire on the above-mentioned songs. This is my favorite album of the year. MUTEMATH also puts on a phenomenal live show. I saw them in November, and it was one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. It’s hard not to like a show when the keyboardist pulls off various aerial stunts from his amp, and the drummer is so intense that he duct-tapes his earphones to his head so they don’t fall off while he head-bangs.

File Under: Eclectic Rock/Alternative

CCM rating: Not reviewed. My rating: A+

Switchfoot “Oh! Gravity” - After releasing the platinum-selling “The Beautiful Letdown”, and its follow-up “Nothing is Sound”, Switchfoot returns with yet another strong album. They have set the bar extremely high, and they live up to expectations for the most part. They continue with the same formula: melodic rock, crunchy guitars, and compelling insights on modern life. While staying with what has worked for them, they do not just go through the motions. The songs rock, and are fresh and catchy. Highlights include “Awakening”, “Dirty Second Hands”, and “Yesterdays”-a song which reflects on the loss of a friend, but gives hope for eternity. Excellent album.

File under: Melodic Rock

CCM rating: B+ My rating: A

Newsboys “Go” After taking a few years to focus primarily on worship music, the Newsboys have returned with a diverse rock offering. “Go” includes styles from all points in their career, so there is definitely something here for every Newsboys fan. CCM: “…the group achieves the rare distinction of having a cross-generational impact, maintaining its old school die-hards, while giving the younger crew something substantial to sink their teeth into”. While I’m not sure Peter Furler should be using the slang “Holler back”, the album is an enjoyable listen.

File under: Rock/Pop

CCM Rating: B+ My rating: B+

Jeremy Camp “Beyond Measure” - Jeremy returns with his new release "Beyond Measure". I heard the first single, the high-powered "Tonight" before the album released, and liked it a lot. I am a little disappointed that there are few other songs that "rock out" like this one on the album, though "No Matter What" isn't bad. I was hoping for a return to his earlier, more aggressive stuff along the lines of "Stay", "Lay Down My Pride", and "Take My Life", at least for a few tracks on the album. Perhaps super-producer Aaron Sprinkle (Kutless, Hawk Nelson, Fair) should have been employed on more than just 3 tracks. Not surprisingly, 2 of these three, "Tonight" and "What It Means" are a couple of the project's best. The majority of the songs consist of mostly well-crafted melodies, especially "When You Are Near". At times, some of the lyrics are a little cliché-ish. His wife, Adie (check out her solo project), provides some nice background vocals on the album. Overall, a decent disc but I was hoping for more voltage. If you like Jeremy’s music, don’t hesitate to get this.

File under: Pop/Rock

CCM Rating: A My Rating: B+

Adie “Don’t Wait” - Adie, wife of Jeremy Camp and former lead singer of the band “The Benjamin Gate”, releases her solo debut. This is lighter music than the energetic power-pop of BG, but Adie’s ethereal voice makes it a great listen. She sings strongly and passionately, yet maintains vulnerability. Highlights include the up-tempo “Your Way” and “When It’s Over’, and the title track. The album also features an Aaron Sprinkle produced cover of the Byrds’ “Turn, Turn, Turn.”

File Under: Pop/Rock

CCM Rating: A My Rating: B+

Starflyer 59 “My Island” - Starflyer has been around for a long time and has consistently made quality music, but remained underrated for some reason. “My Island” has heavy influences from 80’s new wave and alternative rock. On a few songs, a cross between Depeche Mode and A Flock of Seagulls would be a good way to describe the music. Frontman Jason Martin produced the album himself, and busts out the synthesizer and alt rock guitar and creates some mesmerizing sounds. Starflyer has a lot of albums. I’ve listened to a few of them, but this one is my favorite.

File Under: Rock/Alternative

CCM Rating: A My Rating: A

Fair “The Best Worst-Case” Scenario” - On this album, prolific producer Aaron Sprinkle launches his own band. He is the lead singer, lead guitarist and producer of the album, and his power-pop alt-rock style dominates the cd, which was grammy-nominated for “Best Recording Package”. Naturally, the production is top-notch, and so are the lyrics, which are interesting if you pay attention. This gem is one of the best albums of 2006, but due to limited exposure, it probably hasn’t/won’t get the attention it deserves. Also, a band name like “Fair” isn’t the most creative. It also looks like they currently limit their touring to the Northwest, where the band is based. No matter, pick this one up.

File Under: Alt/Modern Rock

CCM Rating: A My Rating: A

Jessie Daniels (Self Titled) - This debut is a good collection of pop tunes, and if you like Kelly Clarkson you will probably like this. Lyrically, it’s not especially deep but the catchy hooks make up for it. Future looks bright…

File Under: Pop/Rock

CCM Rating: B My Rating: B

Aaron Shust “Anything Worth Saying” - Modern rock worship is nothing new, but Aaron Shust sure makes it sound good. This album was good enough to get Aaron voted “Best New Artist” in CCM’s Reader’s Choice Awards for 2006. With thoughtful lyrics and a great voice, he delivers an excellent debut, featuring the radio hit “My Savior My God”. Other highlights are “Glory to You”, “Matchless”, and “Give It All Away”.

File Under: Worshipful Rock

CCM Rating: Couldn’t find it, may not have been reviewed as it didn’t get noticed right away after being released. My Rating: A-

Sanctus Real “Face of Love” - Back with their 4^th album, Sanctus Real takes a lyrical step forward while maintaining their alt-rock sound. I got to hear them explain some of their songs when they performed after the Phantoms game in Philly last year. The lyrics are honest, and they gave real-life situations that inspired them. “I’m Not Alright” emphasizes the need for God, and “We’re Trying” points out the reality of the state of humanity. Very good album.

File Under: Modern/Alt Rock

CCM Rating: A My Rating: A-

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I don't know who else has this opinion, but Aaron Sprinkle is very under-appreciated.  His new band Fair, released a great album which received a rating of "A" in CCM.  Many of the perennial favorites in the industry are not receiving ratings like this.  Aaron is Fair's frontman, and produced their debut cd "The Best Worst Case Scenario."  This is one of those rare cd's where there is basically no filler.  Everyone has their own tastes of course, but this cd contains zero tracks that I would skip, which is a rarity.  By the way, Aaron produced all the Kutless albums, both Hawk Nelson albums, many tracks for Jeremy Camp, a song for Adie Camp, a song for KJ-52, and I know he's produced other albums for other bands I'm not aware of.  Who else has been so consistently prolific?  I can't think of anyone.  His resume also includes being part of the 90's alternative band, Poor Old Lu, and a number of solo albums.  Aaron should be on the cover of CCM. 

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On November 3rd I attended the MuteMath show at the TLA in Philly.  I have to say that one was a contender for the title of "Best Concert I've Ever Seen".  The whole show was an exhibition of relentless instrumentation coupled with the band's electric stage presence.  Frontman Paul Meany was incredible on the keyboards and vocals, and managed to pull off many leaps and various acrobatics by propelling himself off his amp, all without missing a beat.  The band used any and all objects on stage to play their instruments, including hitting the drum with a stool.  The light effects were also top-notch.  It was one of those rare performances where afterwards you're like "I can't believe what I just saw, and why isn't this band platinum yet?"  I think Paul Meany should write a manual called "The Rock Star's Guide to Stage Stunts". 

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