The Phantom Tollbooth

Music and more from a Christian perspective

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Since 1996

Music Reviews

Charity album with several big prog players has fine instrumental moments, but lacks oomph.

Pettay has tapped into a truly joyful and worshipful vein, transcending the limitations of words and going straight to the creative wells of the soul

Poetry, grief, hope, emotional exposure and delectable sound – it’s all there in a collection that is as definitive of their work as any Over the Rhine release.

San Diego rockers discover the art of slowing. This is a hip-hoppier version of their sound and it beautifully complements all they have done before, as it reminds us why we love music.

They have done it again! This is as gorgeous as their first collaboration Frio Suite. These musicians – excellent on their own – seem to make each other even better when they work together.

It has only been 41 years... Perhaps when you play medieval instruments, time matters little. This unique prog/folk/classical band is back - not at their very best, but with an enjoyable collection.

This rock band’s EP is based around mental health issues in a way that makes it simple for many to identify with.

Here’s something that some of us have been looking forward to for years: Christian guitar maestro Phil Keaggy more than holding his own on an instrumental recording with a couple of secular giants.

The Neal Morse Band has produced what just might be their most musically and emotionally satisfying work to date

First full length from the creators of “Surrounded (Fight My Battles)”

Scouring best-of lists from last year to find ones that have flown under the radar, singer /harpist McVittie’s contemporary folk has stood out from among a vast array of names.

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