Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Paul Oakley, Neil Wilson: All Around the World
Alternative worship music's best-kept secret. Experimental American/British duet of incredible live-sounding studio recordings played for an Audience of One. |
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Notable notes: Beautiful Savior, Holy Moment.
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SONICFLOOd: Sonic Praise
No new song here, just riveting, powerful music anointed to make you stand up and praise the Lord until your lungs wear out. No reservations for One who deserves all! |
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Notable notes: Open the Eyes, I Could Sing of Your love Forever, the bass guitar on everything.
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Passion Worship Band: One Day
No new song here, either. Another set of raw praise unleashed from souls of people whose backgrounds are varied as the stars but united in Christ. |
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Notable notes: Be Glorified, Grace
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Superchic[k]: Karaoke Superstars
Satire account of life, 14 slices in one CD. Mainstream is lapping this one up -- the Olympics, and soaps by NBC and MTV are shoving their songs into soundtracks. |
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Notable notes: Barlow Girls, Help me out God
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Third Day: Offerings
Live set meant to pull you from bustle and fluff and into intimacy with the Lord as only Third Day can |
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Notable notes: Lovesong, Thief
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P.O.D.: Satellite
YOU ARE ALIVE! No-nonsense Christian (finally!) metal appears in the mainstream, playing for Jay Leno and again for MTV on New Year's Eve 2002. |
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Notable notes: Alive, Youth of the Nation
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Kirk Frankin and the Nu Nation: One Nation Crew
Funky bass and beats to dance to the Lord -- non-fools for God need not apply. |
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Notable notes: Unconditional, Hands Up
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Ten Shekel Shirt: Much
Prise yourself from the city for a little quiet with the Lord. Well, not so quiet -- you can't laugh silently for too long. Earnest lyrics that will bring the humor of God home. |
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Notable notes: Unashamed Love, Come Away
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Deliriou5?: Glo
Why do Brits have all the fun? Because Deliriou5? leads the way. Depth not sacrificed for beats, and lyrics masterfully arranged so Everyperson can play. |
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Notable notes: My Glorious, Jesus' Blood
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Various: Awesome God: Tribute to Rich Mullins
Memorable tribute to Rich Mullins by Jars of Clay, Caedmon's Call and other well-known artists of Christian ilk. |
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Notable notes: Hold Me Jesus, Step by Step
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Hillsongs Music Australia: By Your Side
I would be crucified (again!) in Illinois if I don't include a Hillsongs CD. This one will tide you over many a blah day and snap you awake to God's omniscience and unnammable love. |
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Notable notes: By Your Side, You Said
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