A little Father's Day gift from Jessica has found me with a few Cd's from Sound and Spirit BMG music (thanks hunny, even though you didn't know about it :-)
-A bit of free advertising for BMG: http://www.bmgmusic.com
-If you find any music you are interested in and have interest in signing up let me know. I have a little promotion where I can get some free Cd's. I will kick one of my free ones to you.
Anyway...they have some great deals once in awhile and the one I took advantage of was $5.99 with no shipping and handling (which is usually 3.50 PER CD S&H)!
Translation = 10 Cd's for $60.
Enjoy,
Ben
Artist: Anberlin
Album: Cities
Review: Soaring vocals, some amazing guitar rifts, I don't know if this music has been phrased as "Relationship Rock," but some of it is definitely "Relient K-themed" in regards to the content. There are 3 or 4 songs that stand out in this one, but other than that, it doesn't really have enough variety to put it in the "really" good category. 3.5 / 5
Artist: Disciple
Album: Scars Remain
Review: If you have heard any of the last two, or three, or four Disciple albums, this one will sound familiar. There doesn't seem to be too much "new" to this latest release. One thing you can count on is the groups solid Christian lyrics. These guys spell it out pretty clearly. I especially enjoyed the continuation of Bible verses at the beginning of each of the songs. I am assuming the verses serve as a backdrop to each of the songs. I will have to investigate further in the future. I am starting to think that these guys actually shine the most when it comes to their ballads. There are several on this album that I enjoy, even more so than the other fast songs. Enjoy!
3.5 / 5
Artist: Elms
Album: The Chess Hotel
Review: I'll tell you right now that the first 6 tracks of this song have taken me by surprise. I was expecting The Elms of several years ago, with their "poppy" Beatles/Monkeys sound. Boy was I surprised! This album has received rave reviews on several different websites, and I think that is why I selected it. I obviously didn't listen before buying on this one. More opinions to follow, after I listen through it a couple more times. 2 / 5 ...so far
Artist: Manafest
Album: (2nd album)
Review: If you enjoy Thousand Foot Crutch, you should pick this one up! Excellent rap and rock combo. 4 .5 / 5
Artist: Fireflight
Album: (debut album)
Review: Excellent album with strong female vocals. 4 / 5
Artist: The Fray
Album: How to Save a Life
Review: My first Coldplay-type album. I have only heard one or two songs of Coldplay, so I don't know the similarities, but I enjoy it. 4 / 5
Artist: Showbread
Album: Age of the Reptile
Review: Don't let the outside cover (or the inside pictures) scare you. This band is UNIQUE! Newsboys meets Relient K meets Demon Hunter...ya, hard to explain. Some very solid spiritual songs too. 4 / 5
Artist: Relient K
Album: Four score and seven years ago
Review: Textbook Relient K, with some beautiful piano thrown in. I have always enjoyed Relient K and their maturity is easily found on their latest CD. Don't worry, you will hear still a lot about relationships and love gone bad, and good for that matter. 3.5 / 5
That's all for now. Jessica's serious family post's and pictures have bumped me down to obscurity. Hasta.
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I enjoyed your reviews ben! I just figured out how to put music on our page.. a couple Christian rock songs plus a few of my other fav's. Perhaps you could give us a sampling of what you have been listening to with a webcast? I love the Fray,
thanks Ashley! I just went to your page and heard the music...that is cool!
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