New Music Releases

New Releases For Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Mansion by NF | Genre: Rap/Urban Mansion is comprised of songs based from NF’s real life struggles, including being abused as a child, struggling with anger issues, and losing his mother to a drug overdose, the theme that stemmed from his acclaimed EP. Explaining the story behind ...

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Where I Am Right Now EP by Jared Anderson | Genre: Praise & Worship Perhaps it's his atypical path that makes Jared Anderson such a fresh voice in Christian music. He understands in a profound way that God's perfect peace does not come from a label, a position, or even a particular chord progression. It comes from obedience ...

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You Alone by National Community Church | Genre: Praise & Worship National Community Church is a multi-site church that meets in theaters around the Washington, DC metro area. NCC and its worship team, NCC Worship, exist to make the name of Jesus famous in our generation. Different from regular product configurations, ...

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Through The Fire The Best Of Jason Crabb by Jason Crabb | Genre: AC/Inspo One of Christian music’s most celebrated and awarded artists, Jason Crabb is known for his heartfelt deliveries and wide-ranged, powerhouse vocals. For two decades he has blurred the style lines of Christian music, combining a downhome gospel sound with ... More Information | Read Reviews (0)

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Arise by Night Life Worship | Genre: Praise & Worship Passionately enthroning the presence of God in praise & worship; drawing near to God, being filled with His spirit & power, boldly pursuing our calling in Christ. More Information | Read Reviews (0)

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Beautiful Noise by Sareem Poems | Genre: Rap/Urban Sareem Poems (founding member of L.A. Symphony) has teamed up with Lansing Michigan based producer Ess Be for a new release. Beautiful Noise is scheduled for a March 31 street date via Illect Recordings. Album artwork by Agnes & Lupus (UK). More Information | Read Reviews (0)

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Unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Chris - DVD by Brian Free and Assurance | Genre: Other This full length documentary gives the most in-depth look ever into the lives of the members of BFA, their personal history, life on the road, live performances, the sacrifices of being gone over 200 days a year, various interviews and candid footage, ... More Information | Read Reviews (0)

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Book Review

The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery That Holds the Secret of America's FutureJonathan Cahn Frontline Pub Inc 2012

Reviewed by Diane Busch

The mysteries revealed in this book are intriguing.  It is eye opening and revealing about the attacks on 9/11 and the "signs of the times".  Although it is a fiction read, it contains information that is based on fact.  I look forward to a movie version.

Book Review

The Invention of Wings

Sue Monk Kidd

Viking 2014

Reviewed by Diane Busch

I couldn't put this book down. The writing is amazing. Every detail. Everyone over the age of 14 or 15 should read this book. Hopefully America can continue to change for the better.  Slavery and the poor treatment of blacks enrage and sicken me. 

The book setting is early 1800's in Charleston SC and Philadelphia, PA.  Slavery in the south is a way of life. But some people are seeing the light and realizing that slavery is wrong and must be stopped. The main character Sarah Grimky, grows up in a well to-do family with many salves. Her father is a lawyer and a judge. Sarah is an educated, brilliant young woman but in her culture women don't have vocations. She wanted to be a lawyer like her father and brother but is not allowed. On her 11th birthday she is given a 10-year-old slave girl Hetty "Handful" as a present from her parents. She is against slavery even at that age.  Instead of treating her slave badly she befriends her and teaches her to read, for which they are both punished. 

Sarah does not get married but first finds her calling as a Quaker up north in Philadelphia because Quakers are against slavery. Eventually her younger sister and her who both are appalled by slavery decide that their calling is abolition. They write papers and speak to groups. 

Without wanting to give away the whole plot and the ending, they do eventually go back to Charleston to help free some slaves.  It is a riveting read well worth your time.

Book Review

In The Company of Others

Jan Karon 

Viking Penguin c2010

Reviewed by Diane Busch 8/29/11

If you have read the Mitford series by Jan Karon, then you already know and love Father Tim.  If you are new to these delightful books you can jump right in on this book and not feel like you have missed anything.  (Although, I guarantee that when you are finished, you will want to go back and read every other book in the Mitford and Father Tim series.)   

This delightful book takes place in Ireland.  Father Tim Kavanagh the beloved retired Episcopal priest and his wife, Cynthia are on vacation at a Bed & Breakfast in County Sligo.  Before long there is a mystery that needs solving. The food, the people, the history, and the character of Ireland are woven through every page. I found myself smiling every day as I immersed myself in the story.

New Releases For Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Diamonds by Hawk Nelson | Genre: Pop/Rock What does a real relationship between real-world people and a real-world God look like? This is what Hawk Nelson explores in their seventh studio album: Diamonds. "Diamonds talks about how God can use pressure, struggle, trials and stress in our ... More Information | Read Reviews (1)

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Science Fiction by Jonathan Thulin | Genre: Pop/Rock With a new album Science Fiction, which comes out March 17th, JT really pushes the envelope on his creative passions mixing hip hop, pop, adult contemporary and many other genres into an amazingly epic mixture of music. “This album was different for ... More Information | Read Reviews (1)

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The Remixes by Britt Nicole | Genre: Electronic/Dance Following the blowout success of her latest album, Gold including the TOP 40 radio single of the same title, comes Britt Nicole’s first ever full-length remix album. With over 1 million career tracks sold, Britt delivers some of these same songs delivered ... More Information | Read Reviews (1)

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Even So Come by Passion Worship Band | Genre: Praise & Worship Featuring some of this generation’s most acclaimed worship leaders – Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill and Brett Younker – the new Passion album was recorded in front of over 30,000 college students at three separate ... More Information | Read Reviews (1)

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Who You Say I Am by Among The Thirsty | Genre: AC/Inspo Who You Say I Am was recorded in Atlanta with Daniel’s longtime friend, acclaimed producer Scotty Wilbanks (Third Day, 7eventh Time Down). Wilbanks had his eye on Among the Thirsty since they were teens, playing shows before they were even out of high ... More Information | Read Reviews (0)

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Saints and Sinners by Matt Maher | Genre: Praise & Worship Saints and Sinners, the newest release from award-winning artist Matt Maher, is a collection of songs aimed at the heart of the church. Derived from the Oscar Wilde quote, “Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future,” Maher expertly explores ... More Information | Read Reviews (0)

New Music

New Releases For Tuesday, March 10, 2015

No Filter by Json | Genre: Rap/Urban No Filter features topnotch production from GRAMMY® Award-winning producers J.R. and G-Roc, as well as Mashell Leroy and D-Flow. It also includes features from Lamp Mode label mates S.O. and Tony from Hazakim, as well as Black Knight, Serge, Keno Camp, ... More Information | Read Reviews (1)

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WOW Hits Party Mix Deluxe Edition Disc 1 by Various Artists - "WOW" Series | Genre: Electronic/Dance Are you ready to party? WOW is! For the first time ever, WOW is bringing you the hits...REMIXED! Now you can enjoy the songs you know and love in a completely fresh, reimagined way! WOW Hits Party Mix Deluxe Edition features 17 NEW remixes! So put on ... More Information | Read Reviews (0)

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WOW Hits Party Mix Deluxe Edition Disc 2 by Various Artists - "WOW" Series | Genre: Electronic/Dance Are you ready to party? WOW is! For the first time ever, WOW is bringing you the hits...REMIXED! Now you can enjoy the songs you know and love in a completely fresh, reimagined way! WOW Hits Party Mix Deluxe Edition features 17 NEW remixes! So put on ... More Information | Read Reviews (0)

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Broken Temples by Kevin Max | Genre: Pop/Rock Broken Temples, Kevin Max's 10th studio album, is a musical companion to the great journey of the human condition. We are one part frailty, two parts misguided, with a dash of uncontrollable love and hope in the impossible. Like a darkened looking glass, ... More Information | Read Reviews (1)

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Faithful (Live) by NewSong | Genre: Praise & Worship Known for their live shows, NewSong has delivered an intimate document focusing on their acoustic concerts captured in the round. Recorded at Woodstock First Baptist Church just outside of Atlanta, GA, NewSong led a congregation of worshippers with songs ... More Information | Read Reviews (1)

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Songs 4 Worship: Hymns Of The Ages by Various Artists - Worship | Genre: Praise & Worship The Songs 4 Worship series has sold more than20 million units since its debut in 2001, making it the best-selling worship series of all time. Songs 4 Worship Hymns Of The Ages brings together 20 of the best known and loved hymns that will continue to ... More Information | Read Reviews (0)

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Let's Go by The McCrary Sisters | Genre: Gospel The McCrary Sisters, Ann, Deborah, Regina and Alfreda, are the daughters of the late Rev. Samuel McCrary - one of the original members of the legendary gospel quartet The Fairfield Four. The daughters were raised in harmony singing at home and at their ... More Information | Read Reviews (0)

New Music

 New Releases For Tuesday, March 03, 2015 
 Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship
by Third Day | Genre: Praise & Worship
Third Day returns with a brand new worship album for 2015. Says vocalist Mac Powell, "We've been wanting to do a worship album for quite a while but have been waiting for the right time. NOW is that time! I believe this is the best batch of songs that ...

Carry the Fire by WorshipMob | Genre: Praise & Worship Founded by Colorado Springs worship leaders Sean Mulholland and Garrett Chynoweth almost four years ago, the group began as a weekly gathering between two local worship teams. Today, the “Mob” represents 30 local churches through 70-80 ministry leaders ... More Information | Read Reviews (1)

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Mighty Ocean Strong by Trev Conkey | Genre: Praise & Worship Trev Conkey's debut album is a collection of prayers and praise that capture his heart to respond to a God that heals, restores and gives new life. Percussive and primarily guitar driven tracks geared to turn your eyes towards Him. More Information |

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Flesh and Soul by Danen Kane | Genre: AC/Inspo Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, Danen Kane, is scheduled to release his second national project, Flesh and Soul, March 3rd to all digital music outlets. The self-produced album was recorded at Skyview Studio in Wisconsin and OceanWay Studio in ... More Information |

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Worship Anthems Inspired By A.D. The Bible Continues by Various Artists | Genre: Praise & Worship This new album brings together some of the most well-known songs sung in churches around the world with such renowned Christian artists and worship leaders as All Sons & Daughters, Lincoln Brewster, Paul Baloche, Jeremy Camp, Darlene Zschech, Desperation ... More Information |

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Oh, What Love by Watoto Children's Choir | Genre: Other More Information |