New Releases - March 27, 2012

Here are some more releases for this week...


Sidewalk Prophets - Live Like That - Fervent Records - Word

Live Like That is a project that hopes to address that question head on. Sidewalk Prophets’ hope is that as
followers of Christ, their lives can show the sacrifice, love, and grace that has been made evident in their own lives. Guitarist and co-founder of the band, Ben McDonald says, “When we leave this world, our desire is to have others say, “I want to live like that!” Not because of how we lived for ourselves but because of how Christ lives through us. We want to be known as men who laid it all on the line for the sake of having Christ speak through us – not for our glory but for HIS.”



Before Their Eyes - Redemption - Invogue Records - Word
Ohio's own Before Their Eyes are back with their 4th album. Ready to gather the masses, Before Their Eyes have the unique advantage to pull audiences from the entire spectrum of the all ages scene. Whether you love sing-a-long chorus, hard core break downs, or some southern spice, this rock five piece has it all. The track "Dream" features guest vocals from chart topping band Breathe Carolina. All this and more are to be expected on Redemption recored with Nicholas Ingram and mastered by Joey Sturgis (Devil Wears Prada, Asking Alexandria, Attack Attack!)



The Burial - Lights and Perfections - Facedown Records - Provident
The Burial have developed and grown as a band immensely since starting in 2005. Lights and Perfections is a dynamic, progressive metal album that is as powerful as it is convicting both musically and lyrically. The four individuals that make up The Burial are masters of their craft and it shows in every ounce of passion put into Lights and Perfections.



Leaders - Now We are Free - Facedown Records - Provident
Leaders are storming on to the hardcore and metal scenes with their powerful debut album, Now We are Free. Composed of 10 tracks engineered by Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios (As Blood Runs Black, All Shall Perish, In the Midst of Lions) Now We are Free blends metal and hardcore influences seamlessly and is a must have album for fans of Living Sacrifice and For Today.



J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise - After This - Light Records - EONE
At the core of Gospel music is the Message — messages of hope, love, redemption and salvation and its purpose is to give praise, declare faith and thank God.  JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise fully embraces these concepts on their new album, AFTER THIS. The themes of praise, declaration and thanksgiving are sewn throughout the fabric of AFTER THIS. From song to song are expressions of God’s complete greatness and power. Leading off is the up-tempo and instantaneous classic “Lord of All,” featuring Bishop Hezekiah Walker.  Harkening back to an identifiable ‘Brooklyn’ sound Walker leads the choir in a head-nodding, call & response jam.