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Glory In the Highest
By EXW Staff - Music Reviews - Nov 19, 2009
| | October may have just begun, but it’s already socially acceptable to begin playing holiday music now that Chris Tomlin’s first seasonal album, GLORY IN THE HIGHEST: CHRISTMAS SONGS OF WORSHIP has released to digital and physical stores everywhere. The 12-track set was recorded live with friends including Matt Redman and Christy Nockels and brings fresh excitement to classics like “Joy to the World” and “O Holy Night.” Four new compositions, including “Winter Snow,” are also featured.
“I’ve always wanted to do an album of Christmas songs,” says Tomlin. “These weren’...read more |
Life Light Up
By EXW Staff - Music Reviews - Nov 09, 2009
| | One of Christian music's most recognizable and prolific female voices, Christy Nockels will release her sixstepsrecords debut, Life Light Up, June 2, 2009. Her first solo radio single "Life Light Up," which she debuted before national audiences on Chris Tomlin's "Hello Love Tour" is currently vying for adds at Christian AC radio.
Former member of celebrated vocal duo Watermark and perennial Female Vocalist of the Year Dove Award nominee, Oklahoma native Nockels began writing and leading worship music with her husband, Nathan, in 1995. In 1996, Passion founder Louie ...read more |
Glorious
By EXW Staff - Music Reviews - Nov 03, 2009
| | Nashville, Tenn., October 1, 2009 – Two-time Dove Award winning Paul Baloche is one of today’s most influential worship leaders and songwriters. Glorious, his eighth collection of new worship songs, releases Nov. 3 on Integrity Music and features co-writes with Michael W. Smith, Brenton Brown, Meredith Andrews, Jason Ingram, Ben Gowell and Rita Baloche. In addition to the CD, worship resources for Glorious include a print and digital songbook, CD trax and more.
Having served as the Worship Pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in Lindale, TX for 20 consecutive y...read more |
Everyone Overcome
By EXW Staff - Music Reviews - Oct 12, 2009
| | Here it is! The highly anticipated 4th project from the Desperation Band. Straight from New Life Church in Colorado, this passionate group of award-winning songwriters and worship leaders continue to introduce new passionate modern worship songs with their fourth project, Everyone Overcome.
Songs like "Counting on God" and "Overcome" have been significant songs for the New Life congregation and student ministries, proclaiming trust in God and the victory of overcoming. The energy the Desperation Band is known for is highlighted in the massive tracks "Light of Sal...read more |
Bluetree, God Of This City
By EXW Staff - Music Reviews - Aug 20, 2009
| | Even with an ocean separating the United States from Bluetree’s home of Belfast, Ireland, the band definitely identifies with the common struggle of desensitization to a seemingly constant stream of bad news.
With bombings, a long history of bloodshed between those who actually claim to love and serve God, and random acts of violence the stuff of daily headlines in Belfast, the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist Aaron Boyd admits that “you eventually grow so numb that when you hear that a car bomb killed 10 people, you immediately go on with the mundane business...read more |
Ben Utecht
By EXW Staff - Music Reviews - June 29, 2009
| | It is not uncommon for a professional athlete to have talents in music and the arts. Most dabble in it as a hobby or for other reasons. Most should keep their focus on what they do best on the field or the court.
Not so with Ben Utecht. This guy is not only a gifted athlete but a gifted musician and songwriter with a heart for worship that is seen clearly in his music. Not only does he have a great voice but his music is equally appealing for worship and personal encouragement.
Ben Utecht... His name may sound familiar, but not in Christian music. Ben...read more |
Furler Unfurled
By EXW Staff - Music Reviews - March 09, 2009
| | One of our favorite Christian bands of all time continues its purpose with focus. It is hard for most Christian artists to stay fresh year after year touring, writing, recording and staying close to God. The Newsboys do it as well as any. If you have been to a Newsboys concert, you know it is an awesome evening of music but more important a incredible evening of worship. These guys are for real and here for the right reasons and the long haul. Read more.... ...read more |
Shane and Shane - Pages
By EXW Staff - Music Reviews - May 15, 2008
| | (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) August 28, 2007� Best-selling Inpop Records duo and one of the most sought after bands on college campuses and beyond, Shane & Shane, releases today its first studio album in nearly three years, the critically acclaimed Pages.
Recorded at Shane & Shane�s very own Spaceway Studios in Dallas, TX, here is what the critics are saying:
�A POETIC GIFT�these guys are great writers/musicians�Pages confirms what fans of Shane Barnard and Shane Everett already knew; they are worshipful, reflective, rever...read more |
Sanctus Real's - We Need Each Other
By EXW Staff - Music Reviews - April 06, 2008
| | (Nashville, TN) February 12, 2008 – One of the top Christian rock bands, Sanctus Real releases today its widely acclaimed and highly anticipated fourth studio album, We Need Each Other. As the album’s title track continues its fifth straight week at No. 1 at CHR radio, the critics are affirming what radio has already discovered and are championing the new album as one to own:
“We Need Each Other is more than just the band’s best release; it is one of the most melodic Christian pop albums to come along in quite some time…The stunning p...read more |
See the Morning
By EXW Staff - Music Reviews - Nov 07, 2007
| | Nashville, TN) September 21, 2006 –– sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records’ lead-worshiper and GMA Artist of the Year, Chris Tomlin, releases his fourth studio album, See The Morning, Sept. 26 amidst wide critical acclaim and radio support.
As millions of people around the world sing the songs of Chris Tomlin every week at collegiate gatherings, worship services and concert settings, millions more are hearing his songs on the radio. The first single from See The Morning, “Made To Worship,” has become Tomlin’s fourth No. 1 radio hit landing the top spot this week on C...read more |
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This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.