Music Reviews

Stronger September Day Records Tammy Trent is no stranger to reinventing herself. “Stronger,” Trent’s second album since the tragic death of her husband in 2001

Perceptions ForeFront Records With “Perceptions,” This Beautiful Republic has not only maintained the energy and emotion of its acclaimed 2007 debut but the group also

Hello Love Sixsteprecords Chris Tomlin wants his latest record to “help people voice their worship to God.” Good job, Chris. Mission accomplished. Tomlin’s sound owes

Life by Stereo Cross Movement Records “Life by Stereo” is a great sophomore effort from eclectic R&B artist J.R. The smooth, radio-friendly hip-hop-rooted sound is

Rock What You Got Inpop Records The front cover speaks volumes — a turntable boombox sits atop an amplifier; on one of its speakers is

Roots Sparrow Records Of all the contemporary Christian music recommended-if-you-likes matched to the John Mayers, Jack Johnsons and Jason Mrazs of the world, Shawn McDonald

When Angels and Serpents Dance Columbia Records It’s hard to believe that P.O.D. (Payable On Death) records have been reviewed for 15 years. For a

Songs From the Sock Drawer: A Collection of Toe-tapping Tunes Word Entertainment Inc. The power behind the Veggie-Tales phenomenon has always been its ability to