Before saying too much about this album I will admit that I have a very soft spot for David Crowder’s “hoedown” style worship that he regularly employed during live shows for a few songs when he was leading the David Crowder Band. Having broken away from the David Crowder Band and transitioning into the artist …
Hillsong Worship // No Other Name
Be sure to check out our other worship reviews as well! Remember that we write these reviews from the perspective of a week to week worship leader looking to bring new songs to their church. This I Believe (The Creed) // From an album standpoint, this song isn’t as uptempo as we’ve heard on previous …
Leeland // Christ Be All Around Me – Live
Artist: Leeland Album: Christ Be All Around Me -Live Label: Awaken Nation Music Release Date: June 10, 2014 We can always count on some great music for the church from Leeland and their latest recording “Christ Be All Around Me” doesn’t disappoint. Here’s a breakdown of the album with some recommendations for your team. God …
Passion // Take it All
The folks at Passion have done it again with the album, “Take It All”. With this album there are several tracks that are sure to work in any congregation. Here is a breakdown of the album for you and your team
Bethel Music // You Make Me Brave
This week, Bethel Music released their new album, “You Make Me Brave.”The live album is from the three-day women’s conference held at The Civic Center in Redding, CA, and features songs that were written by Brian & Jen Johnson, Kari Jobe, Steffany Frizzell, and Kristene DiMarco.
Loud Harp // Asaph
We are looking at the newly released album “Asaph” by Loud Harp. These guys are putting out music that is very different from most popular worship music but it is certainly usable and anointed.
Paul Baloche // Live
Paul Baloche gives us a fantastic live album that’s full of some of his most popular songs as well as some new ones. As you know, our worship reviews are meant to help you add music to your services. With that said, every song on this album can be picked up by your congregation. You probably already do more than a few of these anthems!
Kings Kaleidoscope // Live in Color
Kings Kaleidoscope has released their latest EP, Live In Color. Bringing an interesting and creative style filled out by everything from guitars and bass to a horn and woodwind section and two drummers. Christian gives us a great breakdown of the album.
Kari Jobe // Majestic
Kari Jobe brings us another great album full of new music for the church. Here is a track by track review from Ryan. Be sure to check out our podcast interview with her!
Rend Collective Experiment // The Art of Celebration
A look inside the new Rend Collective album, The Art of Celebration. Scott gives us a track by track breakdown and provides suggestions for each songs use within your ministry.
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The Royal Royal // Return of the King
It is not often that I get excited about a new album from an artist I am not familiar with. Brothers Gabriel and Nathan Finochio, better known as The Royal Royal have just released their album Return of the King. The album is like a breath of fresh air and has the potential to provide …
Planetshakers // Endless Praise
Planetshakers can always be counted on to bring some solid music for the church. Their latest release gives us some great music to work with. Here’s one worship pastor’s perspective on this album. Endless Praise // Punchy and synth driven, endless praise opens this album up with a lot of energy. There are a lot …
John Mark McMillan // Borderland
Artist: John Mark McMillan Album: Borderland Release: March 4, 2014 Label: Independent Release I think it is safe to say that John Mark McMillan is a household name amongst worship leaders and worship songwriters. John Mark is responsible for bringing the church his song “How He Loves”, a song that has become a staple in …
Worship Review // Casting Crowns // Thrive
Artist: Casting Crowns Album: Thrive Release Date: January 28, 2014 Label: Beach Street/Reunion Records Combine a group of passion-driven worship youth pastors and worship leaders with some of the best church music writers our generation has to offer, fill a stage with people wanting to experience the power of God, and hand them all a …
Book Review // Darlene Zschech // Extravagant Worship
Title: Extravagant Worship Author: Darlene Zschech Release Date: November 2004 Publisher: Bethany House You may be familiar with Darlene Zschech through her work with Hillsong, her popular song “Shout to The Lord”, or her newly released album “Revealing Jesus”. In 2001 she wrote Extravagant Worship, a book discussing the principles that Hillsong clings to in …
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