Monday, August 4, 2008

New Releases - 8/5/08

Norma Jean - The AntiMother

Norma Jean once again teams up with producer Ross Robinson (Korn, The Cure, Slipknot) to create the follow up to the critically acclaimed Redeemer of 2006. Norma Jean has cut a path in metal music, and continues to push boundaries and push limits on the Anti-Mother creating a symphony of discourse and chest pounding songs. A perfect addition to an already astonishing catalog of music, The Anti-Mother once again why Norma Jean are trend setters, and leader in their genre.


Various Artists - WoW Essentials - All Time Favorite Christian Songs
WOW, the most recognizable brand in Christian Music is branching out this summer with a new product line devoted to the best & biggest Christian songs in the past 5 years. WOW Essentials - All Time Favorite Christian Songs is the latest addition to the hugely successful WOW brand of products. The focus for WOW Essentials is to assemble 12 of the most-known & best-loved songs from the past 5 years into one collection for the amazing low price of just $9.99. Like bumping into an old friend that you haven’t seen in a while, WOW Essentials reminds listeners of the songs that fueled their faith, gave encouragement in a time of need, or was simply the right song at the right time in their life. Featuring Chris Tomlin's "Indescribable," Casting Crown's "Who Am I," MercyMe's "Word Of God Speak," and Steven Curtis Chapman's "Dive," these are the songs that have impacted believers around the globe and have become anthems of our faith.

Various - Songs That Changed The Church: Hymns
Music is a powerful change agent – it’s the soundtrack to our lives, to our culture and to the growth and change in the church over the years. This new collection of music honors the songs that have marked and risen to the forefront in the changes that the Church has experienced. Complete with detailed liner notes written by CMM historian John J. Thompson about each song – the stores behind the songs are rich with how God has worked in lives around the world – inspired writers that changed the Church.

Songs That Changed The Church - Hymns includes the hymns over the centuries that are the bedrock of our faith – the amazing stories behind these songs speak to the complete power of God in our world and grace to each of us no matter what our journey

Various - Songs That Changed The Church: CCM
Songs That Changed The Church - CCM focuses on the pop songs that mark the growth and change in the church from Amy Grant’s “Thy Word” do dcTalk’s “Jesus Freak” to the powerful “I Can Only Imagine”

Various - Songs That Changed The Church: Worship
Songs That Changed The Church - Worship includes 13 songs that document the modern worship expression with songs like “Lord I Lift Your Name On High”, “The Heart of Worship” and “How Great Is Our God”

Spensha Baker - Outloud
Introducing Spensha Baker and her debut album “Outloud”
Spensha was discovered at a young age by Ron Fair, Chairman of Geffen Records, while she was a 2004 Star Search finalist. Since then, she’s developed a story in Christian and mainstream outlets making impressions as the opening act for the First Annual Grammy “Salute To Gospel Music” concert, performing the national anthem at the “Presidential Address” at Fort Hood and performed on internationally viewed TBN in 2008. Outloud! is Spensha’s genuine message of encouragement to live and love outloud!

Hillsong - This Is Our God CD/DVD
On the evening of Sunday, March 9th 2008, thousands of worshippers gathered to fill the Acer Arena in Sydney as Hillsong Church recorded their latest live worship album.
The night was riveting, as the stadium filled with thousands of voices, eyes raised heavenward, and created an expectancy that welcomed the very presence of God.

"We come together and we say, 'This is who we are, God. We need You, we love You, and we're going to give everything to You'. It's actually about the church coming together and singing with One Voice, One Passion, One Heart, giving all our praise to God," Joel Houston, Hillsong Creative Director, said.

A number of new songwriters, worship leaders and musicians joined Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Darlene Zschech and Marty Sampson on the platform, capturing the sound of a new generation, and entering into a new season of worship and song.

Dave Hollister - Witness Protection
The ultimate Preacher's Kid (both his parents are preachers), Dave Hollister initially got his break in music as an original member of the platinum-selling R&B group Blackstreet, founded by uber producer Teddy Riley. Dave left Blackstreet after the release of their first album and went on to pursue a solo career as a singer, songwriter and producer. His solo debut, Ghetto Hymns, was released in 1999 to critical acclaim, as well as his sophomore release the following year - Chicago '85... The Movie.

After releasing two more albums, Dave returned to his church roots, signing with GospoCentric and releasing 2006's The Book of David: Vol. 1 The Transition. His second Gospel release, Witness Protection, displays the soulful, soaring voice that has been earning him die-hard fans since 1994. This album shows a much lighter side of Dave that combines an up-tempo R&B sound with a strong gospel message.

Klaus - Glory
Featuring internationally known worship leader /songwriter Klaus along with special guest vocals from Kari Jobe, Glory strikes a deep vein of worship that combines celebration, intimate moments and spontaneous expressions of worship encouraging believers to go deeper into the things of God. Recorded LIVE at Christ For The Nations Institute, Glory features a powerful mix of Klaus’ best known songs, dynamic new offerings and amazing keyboard interludes for a rich sound of worship that is sure to find its way into the hearts of many around the world.

1 comment:

Portugal said...

I have always enjoyed learning the story behind the song. But this book turns each story into it an inspiation. I started out picking and choosing which songs I to read about. When I realized how much I was motivated by every story, I went back and read about the all the other songs and was moved by them too. Each song story is completely self-contained and are great for reading aloud to friends, family, and children.

New Release

Today's new release is from Jeremy Camp. His new cd "The Story's Not Over" is now in store. Stop on by and grab a copy. 😊...