David and Nicole Binion “Dwell: A Live Worship Experience” Album Review CCM Magazine Staff August 3, 2018 David and Nicole Binion release their Intergrity debut Dwell: A Live Worship Experience, a collection of multi-generational, diverse praise. The Binions’ signature sound recalls the spontaneity and beauty of classic worship music.... Read more
Bryan Andrew Wilson “This Time” Album Review CCM Magazine Staff August 2, 2018 Bryan Andrew Wilson This Time (Bryan’s Songs/CE Music) “This Time,” things will be different, proclaims Bryan Andrew Wilson on the title track of his new EP. The song’s lyrics are an Ebenezer of so...... Read more
Rhett Walker Band “Rhett Walker Band EP” Album Review CCM Magazine Staff August 2, 2018 There is a serious dearth of Southern Christian rock and roll and we need it because, let’s face it, the combo of vocal twang, gritty guitar sounds, and divine harmonies is simply magical. Rhett Walker Band out of Nashville, Tennessee has been providing that magic since 2012, and it continues on their new self-titled EP.... Read more
Joel Vaughn “Control (Vol. 1)” Album Review Matt Conner August 2, 2018 Somewhere between an all-out infectious dance pop and bedroom laptop compositions lies the music of Joel Vaughn’s latest EP, Control (Vol. 1). Vaughn’s been working in this electropop sphere for quite some time and he’s clearly found a home in these simplistic, enjoyable melodies.... Read more
Pat Barrett — “Pat Barrett” Album Review CCM Magazine Staff July 25, 2018 The first lines of Pat Barrett’s new self-titled album are quiet and contemplative, but they hit like a ton of bricks, “I've never been good at change/ If I'm honest, it's always scared me.”... Read more
NEEDTOBREATHE — “Forever On Your Side” Album Review CCM Magazine Staff July 25, 2018 Forever On Your Side, a small but mighty EP from NEEDTOBREATHE, finds the beloved South Carolina band up to what they do best: crafting catchy pop-rock songs packed with honest emotions and wrapped up in an ever-evolving yet reliable sound.... Read more
Planetshakers – “Heaven on Earth Part Two” Album Review Matt Conner July 23, 2018 The second Heaven on Earth installment from the worship collective Planetshakers was recorded live in Melbourne at Hisense Arena—home of the famed Australian Open tennis tournament.... Read more
Kevin Max – ‘AWOL’ Album Review Andy Argyrakis July 16, 2018 Ever since DC Talk took an intermission, Kevin Max flirted with many styles spanning straight up pop, electronic, traditional gospel, poetry and tons in between, but he’s rarely sounded closer to the ideal bullseye than he does throughout Awol.... Read more
Son of Laughter — “No Story is Over” Album Review Matt Conner July 6, 2018 Son of Laughter No Story is Over (Independent) As Chris Slaten sings, “You’re killing me with categories” on “Flesh and Bone,” it’s not only a timely cultural description of our divided states....... Read more
Owl City — “Cinematic” Album Review Matt Conner July 6, 2018 Owl City Cinematic (Independent) Owl City has grown considerably since Adam Young first hit the top of the charts with “Fireflies” nearly a decade ago. Cinematic is the brand new and expansive release,...... Read more