On BarlowGirl’s first-ever Christmas album, Home for Christmas, the Chicago-bred sister trio highlights some of its previous strengths while exploring an entirely new stylistic pool.
For a sophomore effort, In the Making shows that Nevertheless, as a band, is still evolving—a good sign of life in any artist. Everyone needs time to mature. Consider Nevertheless way ahead of the curve.
Even though the members of Remedy Drive all have a natural chemistry with one another given their bonds of literal brotherhood, they were performing over 200 shows a year in and around Lincoln, Neb., long before scoring a record deal.
Though accessibility isn’t a negative trait, singer/songwriter Ayiesha Woods seems slightly watered down on her second effort, Love Like This. Though not as potent, its safer, radio-ready formulas are still in fine form.
The Michael Gungor Band’s independent disc wowed, placing Gungor on the fast track to Christian radio and church worship sets everywhere. Now, Brash Music stands ready to introduce the Colorado band to the masses.
After seven long years since her debut on Atlantic Records, Damita’s No Looking Back reveals a confident songstress whose style is still refreshing and whose musical skills are sharper than ever.
It’s not every day a multi-platinum selling “ccm” artist sidesteps his worldwide career to release a hymns record. But MercyMe’s Bart Millard has taken the time to do just that, again, with Hymned Again.