Running in freedom
by Chris Mellon | October 12, 2022 | 11:59 am

Newsboys – I Am Free (Who the Son Sets Free)

Newsboys (referred to in this review as “the Newsboys”) are a Christian rock band.  It was formed in 1985 in Australia by Peter Furler and George Perdikis, who went to school together.  Originally called

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Heart drawn in sand partially submerged by an oncoming wave
by Chris Mellon | October 9, 2022 | 11:59 am

Crowder (Feat. Dante Bowe & Maverick City Music) – God Really Loves Us

David Crowder Band (known currently as Crowder) began in 1996.  Crowder released 10 albums as David Crowder Band, and 5 albums and one EP as Crowder, including: David Crowder Band Pour Over Me (1996) All

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Poll
by Chris Mellon | October 9, 2022 | 10:30 am

November 2022 Poll – Vote for Future Reviews

Thank you for voting on my fourth October 2022 poll! Phil Wickham’s Worthy of My Song was a song worthy of examination.  As for second prize, there was a tie!  Since Elevation Worship’s This

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Post-it notes representing names of God
by Chris Mellon | October 5, 2022 | 11:59 am

Phil Wickham – 1,000 Names

Contemporary Christian artist Phil Wickham was 18 years old when he began his career in 2002.  Since then, he released ten albums, including: Give You My World (2003) Phil Wickham (2006) Cannons (2007) Heaven & Earth (2009) Response (2011)

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Soldiers fighting in battle
by Chris Mellon | October 2, 2022 | 11:59 am

Keith & Kristyn Getty – O Church Arise

Keith & Kristyn Getty are hymnists for a modern generation.  Keith had a solo career before he married Kristyn in 2004, morphing into a duet. The Getty’s released seventeen albums and one EP together,

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Poll
by Chris Mellon | October 2, 2022 | 10:30 am

October 2022 Poll IV – Vote for Future Reviews

Thank you for voting on my third October 2022 poll! Elevation Worship’s What I See gazed upon first prize, while Keith & Kristyn Getty’s Forever Jesus took an eternity to secure second. This post

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Desert
by Chris Mellon | September 28, 2022 | 11:59 am

Hillsong UNITED – Desert Song

Hillsong Church is a megachurch founded in 1983 in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia.  It was formerly led by Hillsong Founder Brian Houston.  Hillsong possesses a massive discography, spanning across four music ministries.  These

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Lamb
by Chris Mellon | September 25, 2022 | 11:59 am

Vertical Worship – Lamb of God

Contemporary Christian band Vertical Worship began in 2012 as a music collective born out of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago, Illinois.  Formerly known as Vertical Church Band, they released eight albums and four EP’s,

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Poll
by Chris Mellon | September 25, 2022 | 10:30 am

October 2022 Poll III – Vote for Future Reviews

Thank you for voting on my second October 2022 poll! Phil Wickham’s 1,000 Names was named the winner, while Crowder’s God Really Loves Us felt the love for second best. This post contains one

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Scarred heart on a tree
by Chris Mellon | September 21, 2022 | 11:59 am

I AM THEY – Scars

American Contemporary Christian band I AM THEY began their career in 2011. Originally intended to be a one-off as the band Solomon’s Porch in 2008, the overwhelmingly positive response from listeners led them to

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