Music Reviews

IZZ - Collapse the Wave

IZZ
Collapse the Wave
IZZ sounds like a band, not a studio creation made up of synths and samples…

It's About Time - The Chris McDonald Jazz Orchestra

It's About Time - The Chris McDonald Jazz Orchestra
It's About Time - The Chris McDonald Jazz Orchestra
McDonald’s compositions are wonderfully structured and infectiously melodic, giving the players some substantial musical territory to explore...  

Focus 12

Focus
Focus 12
Focus is back with two original members, new signature songs, and a fresh, energetic vibe….

CeCe Winans - More Than This

CeCe Winans
…like a Sunday morning worship service if your church worship team could really cook, and happened to have an amazing female singer up-front.

Katy Nichole

Self-Titled
Nichole, Katy - Self-titled EP
Not since Lauren Daigle’s debut have I been as excited by a first recording. The root word for excite means “to move, stir up, instigate” and that’s how I feel, especially after listening to two of the songs on this six song self-titled EP. Nichole’s testimonies of God’s power to set free move and stir me.

Land of the Living

Jason Gray
Gray, Jason - Land of the Living
On Land of the Living Jason Gray makes honest self-disclosures characterized by wit and whimsy. Gray’s vulnerable lyrics remind me of people like Rich Mullins, Andrew Peterson and Carolyn Arends. For those not familiar with him, this is a fine introduction to an artist who continues to refine his craft. Even so, I don’t think one can make mistake by choosing anything in his catalog. He stood out right from the start.