By Andy Argyrakis
SCC RETURNS
For the first time since the tragic passing of his daughter Maria,
Steven Curtis Chapman turns in a CD chronicling the entire situation.
Beauty Will Rise finds the veteran singer/songwriter taking a stripped down approach to the arrangements, while the songwriting is said to be his personal Psalms filled with hurt, hope and healing.
TOOTH & NAIL TIMES TWO
Fans of Underoath may miss the band during its current break, but at least there's a project by
The Almost to tide them over (not to mention inspire its own ballooning fan base).
Aaron Gillespie and company turn in
Monster Monster, a growling melodic rocker sure to make waves with the Vans Warped Tour scene. Electronic rockers
Joy Electric also turn in the covers collection
Favorites At Play on the same label, featuring remakes of Coldplay, Keane and many other current influences.
PLUMB COMPILED
The first ever career spanning collection from
Plumb hits streets this week spread across two CDs.
Beautiful History (Curb) finds her re-recordings of several early hits, alongside original versions of all the current radio cuts. A bonus disc features several dance remixes of top hits, once again confirming the diversity and ever expanding audience for the ethereal singer/songwriter.
For a complete list of new and upcoming albums, check out our new releases page.
