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McDonald, Shawn - The Analog Sessions

Created on Friday, 17 May 2013 Written by Scott Mertens

Shawn McDonald - The Analog Sessions as reviewed in The Phantom Tollbooth

What stands out in The Analog Sessions is a new, fresh sound provided by live tracks on Analog equipment performed by a tight band rather than studio musicians.

Various Artists - Jesus, Firm Foundation: Hymns of Worship

Created on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 Written by Michael Dalton

Jesus Firm Foundation 90

Remakes hymns for a new generation just as 2^nd Chapter of Acts did many years ago

Hearts of Saints - For All of Us

Created on Thursday, 02 May 2013 Written by Bert Gangl

As former post-punk mainstay Stuart Goddard once said, "Vive le rock!"

Grant, Amy - How Mercy Looks from Here

Created on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 Written by Michael Dalton

Amy Grant 90

If we could only see, how it might change our perspective.

Ballard, Todd - Anthems

Created on Thursday, 02 May 2013 Written by Michael Dalton

todd-ballard-anthems 90

Electric guitar may be anathema in some circles; it serves a higher purpose here.

Johnson, Ingrid D. - What About Love?

Created on Friday, 10 May 2013 Written by Scott Mertens

Ingrid D Johnson - What About Love? as reviewed in Phantom Tollbooth

Johnson asks ‘What about love?” John Lennon stated, ‘Love is the answer’, Christ lived a life of compassion and love. What about love?

Pruett, Brianna Lea - The Stars, The Moon, The Owl, The Cougar, and You

Created on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 Written by Matt Crosslin

Brianna Lea Pruett introduces us to an eclectic album with several highs and a few lows, but the overall total sum is still an interesting and engaging album.

Elefante, John - On My Way to The Sun

Created on Friday, 10 May 2013 Written by Bert Saraco

John Elefante Sun With On My Way To The Sun Elefante's work is a musical gourmet's treat, with repeated listenings bringing out new flavors....

Sho Baraka - Talented Xth

Created on Wednesday, 01 May 2013 Written by Matt Crosslin

Sho Baraka - Talented Xth Hungry for some perspective? Sho Baraka's new album is full of many perspectives that will challenge and inspire you.

James, Jim - Regions of Light and Sound of God

Created on Thursday, 02 May 2013 Written by Scott Mertens

Jim James - Regions Of Light And Sound Of God as reviewed in Phantom Tollbooth James creates a new, bright palette for the listener to explore matters of faith on a very personal level.