Formerly of the Canadian super-group “The Guess Who” (American Woman, Hang On to Your Life) Burton Cummings’ pop sensibilities are exhibited here. Almost too much so, except the lyrical content which offers a less settled, gritty experience that might be conversion and might be at least a conversation. I’m Scared [...]

Dave Brubeck, jazz great, has passed today at the age of 91 (just shy of his Dec 20 birthday). My favorite work of his is “Take Five” (a fairly predictable but also sure-fire choice). Here, however, is “Silent Night” — appropriate both seasonally and because as far as we are [...]

This strange mix of musical joy and lyrical sorrow from Boney M is without a doubt my favorite disco-influenced “Christian” song. I can play it over and over….

Oooo MOMMA! Poppa too! Do your ears a favor and introduce them to Alabama Shakes “Hold On.”

Glenn Kaiser, renowned blues-rocker and former lead in Resurrection Band, has recorded thirty-some albums. His love is unreconstructed blues-gospel, and that shines through in “Since I Laid My Burdens Down.” Video shot in Uptown, Chicago… Order Glenn Kaiser, Resurrection Band, Glenn Kaiser Band, Seeds, The Crossing, Leper, and other JPUSA [...]

Digitally remastered, this four CD set of Resurrection Band’s best songs takes the cutting-edge sound of Christian Music’s premiere rock band to new heights. Check GrrrRecords.com for both CD and downloadable versions; there’s never a better time to buy than as a gift for Christmas. Plus, a portion of all [...]

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Sam Phillips’ “I Need Love” remains one of those songs I include on my imaginary playlist called “I love God but the Church Breaks my heart.” It isn’t a short list. Phillips (whom Christians may best recall from her Leslie Phillips ‘CCM’ period) has since done all sorts of musically [...]

The Simple Minds’ Sparkle in the Rain is probably my favorite “new wave” LP of all time… on most days, at least. “Book of Brilliant Things” is not the only song from Sparkle with theological overtones, but it is my personal playlist favorite. Interestingly, the live versions differ quite a [...]