David Dunn ‘Star’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh November 16, 2018 All too often, Christmas music comes across as homogenous and rote, with different artists singing the same songs over the same arrangements. All of which leaves listeners wanting more. That’s why it’s great to have artists like David Dunn sweep in with Star, his latest EP and deliver us a perfectly wrapped, five-track package that reclaims the artistry of Christmas.... Read more
Mark Schultz ‘Christmas’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh November 3, 2018 With Mark Schultz’s celebrated career built on warm, endearing vocals, heart-tugging lyrics, and rich melodies, it seems strange that this is the artist’s first foray into releasing a full-length record of holiday tunes, aptly titled Christmas. ... Read more
Darlene Zschech and HopeUC ‘The Table: A Christmas Worship Gathering’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh October 26, 2018 For those wondering what a candlelight Christmas Eve service might sound like at legendary worship artist Darlene Zschech’s HopeUC, they need look no further than The Table: A Christmas Worship Gathering.... Read more
Jed and Claire Seneca ‘Carry You Through’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh October 19, 2018 Jed and Claire Seneca came onto the scene in the mid-‘90s, earning accolades for their warm country harmonies and heartfelt, faith-filled messages. But ministry called and the couple devoted themselves to serving as church planters in multiple locales. Now they’re back in the saddle again with Carry You Through, picking right up where they left off from years before.... Read more
Matthew Parker ‘Daydreamer’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh October 19, 2018 Better known for his EDM flavorings in the past, Matthew Parker flips the tables this time out on his sophomore release, Daydreamer, putting his pop sensibilities front and center. The EDM notes are still there but serve to fill in the background on the artist’s ambitious 16-track release for Dream Records. That ambition pays off as Parker delivers a strong pop listen.... Read more
David Phelps ‘It Must Be Christmas’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh October 13, 2018 With the release of his fifth career solo Christmas album, It Must Be Christmas, David Phelps boasts an incredible holiday catalog with a plentiful scope in quantity and quality.... Read more
Russ Taff ‘Believe’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh October 8, 2018 Coming hot on the heels of the documentary about his life and struggles with addiction and childhood trauma, legendary vocalist Russ Taff releases Believe, an album that showcases the artist’s passion and heart for his savior with twelve songs of bold worship.... Read more
Matt Maher ‘The Advent of Christmas’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh October 7, 2018 Matt Maher, author of such great tracks like “Your Grace Is Enough” and “Hold Us Together,” has no trouble managing on his first ever Christmas record, The Advent of Christmas.... Read more
Ivan Parker ‘Christmas Dreaming’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh October 3, 2018 For 20-plus years, Ivan Parker has delighted listeners with a rich lead vocal performing with such southern gospel greats as The Singing Americans and Gold City before going solo.... Read more
Gateway ‘Greater Than’ Album Review Andrew Greenhalgh October 2, 2018 No stranger to the ears of worship music lovers worldwide, Gateway, the worship collective of Texas-based Gateway Church which serves over 40,000 congregants a week, returns with their latest collection of vertical praise and encouragement in Greater Than.... Read more