Valley
by Chris Mellon | March 22, 2020 | 11:59 am

Tauren Wells – Hills and Valleys

American Christian pop and rock artist Tauren Wells officially started rockin’ it for Jesus in 2004.  He is a former frontman for pop-rock band Royal Tailor, nominated for two Grammy’s and one Dove.  Wells

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Pray
by Chris Mellon | March 22, 2020 | 9:00 am

Sam Smith (Feat. Logic) – Pray

R&B, pop, and soul songwriter Sam Smith is not a Christian.  He became active in 2007 and released three albums, including: In the Lonely Hour (2014) The Thrill of It All (2017) To Die For (2020)

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"Red" sea
by Chris Mellon | March 18, 2020 | 11:59 am

Chris Tomlin – At The Cross (Love Ran Red)

Christian superstar Chris Tomlin is a man who needs no introduction. He has been in the music business since 1993. In that period, Tomlin sold over 7 million records over 13 album releases. He

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Boxer entering the ring
by Chris Mellon | March 18, 2020 | 9:00 am

Mandisa – Overcomer

Former American Idol contestant Mandisa jumpstarted her career working with TobyMac on his album Portable Sounds.  Since then, she released six studio albums, including: True Beauty (2007) It’s Christmas (2008) Freedom (2009) What If

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Poll
by Chris Mellon | March 15, 2020 | 1:20 pm

April 2020 Poll III – Vote for Future Reviews

Thank you for voting on my second April 2020 poll! It was another race, but Kings Kaleidoscope’s Felix Culpa and Stuart Townend’s I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130) were the winners.  We’re getting

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Growing plant
by Chris Mellon | March 15, 2020 | 11:59 am

John Newton – I Asked The Lord That I Might Grow

Former slave trader John Newton is best known for his song Amazing Grace. If you are interested in his background, read the introduction to Amazing Grace. He wrote other hymns, including Glorious Things of Thee

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Rejoice
by Chris Mellon | March 11, 2020 | 11:59 am

The Modern Post – Rejoice

Dustin Kensrue originally formed Thrice in 1998, leaving it for a few years for his independent project, The Modern Post. It enjoyed a brief stint, releasing debut EP Grace Alone (2012), The Water & the Blood (2013), and

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Poll
by Chris Mellon | March 9, 2020 | 11:59 pm

April 2020 Poll II – Vote for Future Reviews

Thank you for voting on my first April 2020 poll! It was a close race, but Elevation Worship’s Unstoppable God and Cody Carnes’ Run to the Father came out on top. For this poll,

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Dove
by Chris Mellon | March 8, 2020 | 11:59 am

The Modern Post – Grace Alone

Praise & worship and rock band The Modern Post is an independent group, forming in 2012 at the Mars Hill Church in Orange County, California.  Led by frontman Dustin Kensrue, they released their debut

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Top of elevator
by Chris Mellon | March 8, 2020 | 9:00 am

Riley Clemmons – Better For It

American artist Riley Clemmons is a relatively recent newcomer, beginning her career in 2015.  She is best known for her hits Broken Prayer and Better For It.  She released her self-titled album in 2018

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