UPPERROOM ‘To The One’ Review Andrew Greenhalgh February 27, 2019 Built on a foundation of daily dependence on Christ, UPPERROOM’s new album, To The One, showcases the powerful beauty that can be found from art crafted inside the local church.... Read more
7eventh Time Down ‘Brand New Day’ Review CCM Magazine Staff February 25, 2019 Pop maestros 7eventh Time Down are back with their fourth studio album, Brand New Day, and fortunately for their fans, they haven’t changed the popular approach that’s brought them here.... Read more
Elias Dummer ‘The Work, Vol. 1’ Review Matt Conner February 22, 2019 Elias Dummer’s musical thesis for his brand new album, The Work, Vol. 1 can be found on its title track, a bedroom acoustic turn that admits the difficulties of discipleship. ... Read more
London Gatch ‘New Stories’ Review Andrew Greenhalgh February 21, 2019 While at times the mix struggles with a vanilla musical backdrop, London Gatch’s New Stories makes up for that gap with earnest heartfelt anthems of praise and worship.... Read more
Lindy Conant & the Circuit Riders ‘Driven by Love’ Review CCM Magazine Staff February 20, 2019 Lindy Conant-Cofer is more than a worship leader. She’s a missionary, compelled by the message of the Great Commission to sing and share about God’s love. On her new album, Driven by Love, Conant-Cofer (alongside her Circuit Riders) emphasizes that point over and over.... Read more
Michael W. Smith ‘Awaken: The Surrounded Experience’ Review Andrew Greenhalgh February 15, 2019 Like a powerful Sunday morning gathering, Michael W. Smith delivers yet another passionate cry of praise and worship on Awaken: The Surrounded Experience.... Read more
Christon Gray ‘Clear the Heir’ Review CCM Magazine Staff February 13, 2019 Christon Gray is on the rise. The rapper/R&B hitmaker hit the scene in a big way with “Stop Me,” and now his new album, Clear the Heir, is set to make huge waves. Gray made his name with bumping, danceable anthems that are primed for crossover success, and the video for the first single, “Time Out,” features pro athletes like Mike Conley and Ty Montgomery.... Read more
Carvin Winans ‘In The Softest Way’ Review Matt Conner February 11, 2019 The Winans are gospel royalty and any fruit from the family tree is worth your time and attention. However, Carvin Winans’ new album, In The Softest Way, is an especially en-joyable adult R&B release filled with silky smooth grooves a la Maxwell or Eric Benét.... Read more
Passion ‘Follow You Anywhere’ Review Andrew Greenhalgh February 7, 2019 Recorded live at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Passion’s latest effort, Follow You Anywhere, finds the worship collective at its finest, delivering songs that encourage the global church and exemplify the credo of seeking God’s renown and glory.... Read more
Robbie Seay Band ‘O Great Love: A Best Of Collection’ Review Matt Conner February 6, 2019 What began over 20 years ago with a series of independent solo releases that were part singer-songwriter and part worship fare has now resulted in Robbie Seay’s first ever “best of” collection, O Great Love.... Read more
