RECKLESS – Jeremy Camp (2013)

From time to time, a Christian artist will release an album that is special – one the grabs the hearts and inspires.  Jeremy Camp’s new release, Reckless is such an album.  Anyone that follows Jeremy Camp will confess that he is the real deal.  Camp is an authentic man of God with a heart for youngContinue reading “RECKLESS – Jeremy Camp (2013)”

STRYPER: THE YELLOW AND BLACK ATTACK IS BACK!

Stryper shocked the world in the early 80’s with their yellow and black spandex, distorted guitars, and long hair.   I’ll never forget the first time a saw a photograph of them.  My buddy flipped open a copy of Campus Life magazine and I was stunned.  “Christians can’t look like that,” I thought.  So IContinue reading “STRYPER: THE YELLOW AND BLACK ATTACK IS BACK!”

CHRIS TOMLIN – BURNING LIGHTS (2013)

I always look forward to a new Chris Tomlin release.  Anyone who follows contemporary worship music will admit that Tomlin is a tremendous talent.  But his talent is not the main attraction.  Sure his music is good but what makes him a special artist is the depth of songs he writes and sings.  Some themesContinue reading “CHRIS TOMLIN – BURNING LIGHTS (2013)”

LINCOLN BREWSTER – Joy to the World (2012)

Today, I’m awakening to the reality that there is a reason why much of what passes for Christmas music is so boring – no guitar solos!  Apart from the epic Christian metal band, Theocracy, who has a tradition of releasing a new Christmas song every December, the prospect of a good guitar solo in aContinue reading “LINCOLN BREWSTER – Joy to the World (2012)”

77’s – Ping Pong Over the Abyss (1983)

The 77’s first album was originally released in 1983.  So why review an album that is almost thirty years old?  For starters, Michael Roe decided to make the album available on iTunes a few weeks ago.  So anyone that has an old crusty cassette and nothing to play it on should be very excited.  Also,Continue reading “77’s – Ping Pong Over the Abyss (1983)”