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ALL REVIEWS BY: Joshua Clark

Apr
14th
Fireflight : Now
Fireflight  - Now RATING: (6 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: March 6th, 2012
LABEL: Sony/Provident/Flicker
REVIEWED ON: April 14th, 2012
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

It was in 2006 that Fireflight released their debut album, The Healing of Harms, and since then they have released three other full-length releases, the latest being Now. Since it had been about two years since Fireflight’s last album, I was loo... (read more)


Mar
26th
Sent By Ravens : Mean What You Say
Sent By Ravens  - Mean What You Say RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: February 28th, 2012
LABEL: Tooth & Nail Records
REVIEWED ON: March 26th, 2012
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Sent By Ravens released their debut Our Graceful Words back in 2010 on Tooth and Nail Records.  The band blasted onto the scene with some enjoyable heavy rock. Great guitar riffs and pounding beats weren’t in short supply. They were a new band that showed great pr... (read more)


Nov
5th
Family Force 5 : III
Family Force 5   - III RATING: (4 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: October 18th, 2011
LABEL: Tooth & Nail Records
REVIEWED ON: November 5th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Family Force 5 has shot up in popularity for the few years they have been a band. Having a good amount of both Christian and mainstream fans, this band now has many people who have fallen in love with their unique, energetic music from their two great albums. As a fan of the band&rsq... (read more)


Oct
26th
Switchfoot : Vice Verses
Switchfoot  - Vice Verses RATING: (9 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: September 27th, 2011
LABEL: Lowercase Records/Atlantic
REVIEWED ON: October 26th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

What to say about Switchfoot? Well there is a lot, but I will try to sum it up since most likely you have heard of these guys in some shape or form before. Switchfoot has gone from a humble start to mainstream stardom as a multi-platinum and Grammy award-winning band. Vice Verses... (read more)


Oct
19th
Least of These : More Than Conquerors
Least of These  - More Than Conquerors RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: August 26th, 2011
LABEL: None
REVIEWED ON: October 19th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

Least of These is an indie/rock band out of Denton, Texas. They released their first EP, “More Than Conquerors,” in the Summer of 2011.

The band members list their influences as Thrice, As Cities Burn, and So Long Forgotten. You can definitely... (read more)


Jul
10th
Thousand Foot Krutch : Live At The Masquerade
Thousand Foot Krutch    - Live At The Masquerade RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: June 7th, 2011
LABEL: Tooth & Nail Records
REVIEWED ON: July 10th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Now is as good a time as ever for Thousand Foot Krutch to release a live album. The band now has a solid catalog of albums to pull from that encompasses five studio albums from their first, Set It Off, being released in 2001 to their most recent Welcome to the ... (read more)


Jun
30th
Devin Williams : Overload
Devin Williams  - Overload RATING: (9 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: January 11th, 2011
LABEL: None
REVIEWED ON: June 30th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

Devin Williams is a Christian rocker out of Nashville, Tennessee.  Previously he has released Where Do I Begin and his worship album Pour It Out. On his newest release, Overload, Williams gives us a full-blown six-track rock EP.<... (read more)


Jun
7th
Building 429 : Listen To The Sound
Building 429  - Listen To The Sound RATING: (7 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: May 10th, 2011
LABEL: Essential Records
REVIEWED ON: June 7th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

While I was listening to the new album Listen To The Sound by Building 429, I realized how much music these guys have put out in the last seven years, as well as released albums as three record labels. This is the band’s fifth studio album, released on Essential Record... (read more)


Jun
4th
Sanctus Real : Pieces Of A Real Heart
Sanctus Real    - Pieces Of A Real Heart RATING: (6 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: March 9th, 2010
LABEL: Sparrow Records
REVIEWED ON: June 4th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Sanctus Real is a five-piece pop/rock band out of Toledo, Ohio. By 2010 the band had released four previous albums on Sparrow Records and delivered their fifth off the label, Pieces of A Real Heart. The band has released some great material over the years, as well as made some tweaks... (read more)


May
8th
Remedy Drive : Light Makes A Way
Remedy Drive     - Light Makes A Way RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: May 1st, 2011
LABEL: Independent
REVIEWED ON: May 8th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Remedy Drive is a pop/rock band out of Lincoln, Nebraska. They spent a great deal of time in the indie scene till their 2008 national debut, Daylight Is Coming. Remedy Drive has gone through a lot of changes lately from three of the Zach brothers parting ways with the band, ... (read more)


Apr
25th
Chasen : That Was Then, This Is Now
Chasen   - That Was Then, This Is Now RATING: (9 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: March 9th, 2010
LABEL: INO Records
REVIEWED ON: April 25th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

The pop/rock band Chasen, out of Greenville, South Carolina, released their first album, Shine Through The Stars, back in 2008. This album featured the hit single “Crazy Beautiful.” Their newest album, That Was Then, This Is Now, w... (read more)


Apr
11th
The Showdown : Blood In The Gears
The Showdown       - Blood In The Gears RATING: (7 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: August 24th, 2010
LABEL: Solid State Records
REVIEWED ON: April 11th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

The Showdown is a five-piece metal band out of Nashville, Tennesse.  The band has released four previous albums and had a bit of an identity crisis in deciding what sound they want to stick with. They started with a metalcore sound on their first album, dropped that for a s... (read more)


Apr
4th
Hillsong United : Aftermath
Hillsong United    - Aftermath RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: February 15th, 2011
LABEL: Hillsong
REVIEWED ON: April 4th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Lately there have been some great new worship albums that have been in regular rotation for me. One is the recent release from Aaron Gillespie and reigning worship champions Hillsong United, Aftermath, which was released in mid-February.

Whether you like Hillsong ... (read more)


Apr
7th
Aaron Gillespie : Anthem Song
Aaron Gillespie     - Anthem Song RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: March 8th, 2011
LABEL: BEC Records
REVIEWED ON: April 7th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

After having it on his heart to release a worship album, this idea finally becomes a reality from Aaron Gillespie. This is now officially the third musical project Aaron has been a part of (he is the ex-drummer of Underoath and now fulltime with the band The Almos... (read more)


Mar
16th
Matt Maher : Alive Again
Matt Maher   - Alive Again RATING: (7 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: September 22nd, 2009
LABEL: Essential Records
REVIEWED ON: March 16th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Matt Maher has been a rising worship leader since his debut off Essential Records and is best known for his track “Your Grace Is Enough.” This originally showed up on Chris Tomlin’s 2004 releasing Arriving. After releasing a few independent albums, Mat... (read more)


Mar
3rd
The Afters : Light Up The Sky
The Afters   - Light Up The Sky RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: September 14th, 2010
LABEL: INO Records
REVIEWED ON: March 3rd, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

The Afters have been releasing music since their 2006 debut, I Wish We All Could Win, which featured their big hit “Beautiful Love.” In 2008 they followed up with their strong offering of another solid album, Never Going Back To Ok. The Te... (read more)


Feb
21st
Hillsong Live : A Beautiful Exchange
Hillsong Live   - A Beautiful Exchange RATING: (7 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: June 29th, 2010
LABEL: Hillsong
REVIEWED ON: February 21st, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

If you are familiar with the worship genre of music at all, chances are you are familiar with Hillsong. This is a worship team that drives forward the sound that is considered “popular” in the worship genre. Hillsong year after year releases a new album&... (read more)


Feb
11th
Thousand Foot Krutch : Welcome To The Masquerade
Thousand Foot Krutch  - Welcome To The Masquerade RATING: (7 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: September 8th, 2009
LABEL: Tooth & Nail Records
REVIEWED ON: February 11th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

Canadian rock outfit Thousand Foot Krutch has been one of the reigning Christian rock bands throughout its successful run on Tooth & Nail Records. The band has had quite the claim to fame in the Christian rock realm and has been able to dip into the mainstr... (read more)


Feb
2nd
Building 429 : Building 429
Building 429  - Building 429 RATING: (6 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: October 21st, 2008
LABEL: INO Records
REVIEWED ON: February 2nd, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Building 429 is a pop/rock band out of Nashville, Tennessee. They’re made up of Jason Roy(lead vocals, guitar, keys), Jesse Garcia(background vocals, guitar, keys), and Michael Anderson(drums). The band burst into the music scene in 2004 with their debut album, Space in Bet... (read more)


Jan
26th
Addison Road : Stories
Addison Road  - Stories RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: June 22nd, 2010
LABEL: INO Records
REVIEWED ON: January 26th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

Addison Road is a four-piece pop/rock band out of Dallas, Texas. They released their INO national debut in March of 2008. They released their sophomore album, Stories, on June 22, 2010.

Addison Road is actually a band I honestly never saw myself ... (read more)


Jan
20th
Switchfoot : Hello Hurricane
Switchfoot   - Hello Hurricane RATING: (9 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: November 10th, 2009
LABEL: Independent
REVIEWED ON: January 20th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

Switchfoot marks another new chapter in their career by delivering their seventh album, Hello Hurricane. The band has had a gradual change with their sound throughout their career. This album marks many new changes by leaving Columbia Records, having their ... (read more)


Jan
16th
High Flight Society : Par Avion
High Flight Society  - Par Avion RATING: (9 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: January 1st, 2006
LABEL: Independent
REVIEWED ON: January 16th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

High Flight Society is a four-piece band that started up in 2001. They released their national self-titled debut on Rocktown records in 2007. Par Avion was released independently in 2009 as a four-song EP.  The band is made up of Jason Wilkes (Lea... (read more)


Jan
11th
Demon Hunter : The World Is A Thorn
Demon Hunter  - The World Is A Thorn RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: March 9th, 2010
LABEL: Solid State Records
REVIEWED ON: January 11th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

Demon Hunter is one of the leading bands in the Christian metal realm, and they come at us with their fifth studio album, The World Is A Thorn. Demon Hunter has been making some impressive music ever since their self-titled release back in 2002. They&r... (read more)


Jan
5th
Haste The Day : Attack of the Wolf King
Haste The Day  - Attack of the Wolf King RATING: (9 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: June 29th, 2010
LABEL: Solid State Records
REVIEWED ON: January 5th, 2011
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

For those of you who have been following the metal onslaught of Haste the Day, you would know that Attack of the Wolf King is the band’s 5th studio album on Solid State Records. Since Stephen Keech became lead vocalist in 2006, everything a... (read more)


Dec
29th
Safe Haven : In the Middle of Destruction
Safe Haven   - In the Middle of Destruction RATING: (5 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: September 29th, 2009
LABEL: Live Love Records
REVIEWED ON: December 29th, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

Safe Haven is a four-piece band out of Chandler, Arizona. I had never heard of this band, so I had assumed this was their debut albu... (read more)


Dec
27th
Kutless : It Is Well (Extended Edition)
Kutless   - It Is Well (Extended Edition) RATING: (6 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: October 22nd, 2010
LABEL: BEC Records
REVIEWED ON: December 27th, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Kutless’s album It Is Well originally was released in October of 2009, but since they have recently released an extended version, a full year later, I thought it would be fitting to do a review of the extended version.

Even though I wouldn’t consider K... (read more)


Dec
15th
A Life Set Apart : A Life Set Apart
A Life Set Apart  - A Life Set Apart RATING: (5 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: March 12th, 2010
LABEL: High Country Records
REVIEWED ON: December 15th, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

A Life Set Apart is a five-piece rock outfit located in Star, Idaho.  The band has a really raw sound musically that works out fairly well. It’s a typical rock sound, but the raw production works especially well for the guitars. The band has some nice dru... (read more)


Dec
1st
Dressed In White : Before You is a Blessing and a Curse
Dressed In White   - Before You is a Blessing and a Curse RATING: (7 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: July 26th, 2010
LABEL: Unsigned
REVIEWED ON: December 1st, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Dressed In White is an unsigned five-piece Christian/metal/hardcore band out of Sacramento, California. Dressed In White comes out heavy and fast with their release Before You is a Blessing and a Curse.  These guys run along the lines of Impending Doom and A Plea F... (read more)


Nov
17th
Heroes Are Forever : Your Eyes Look Like They've Seen too Much
Heroes Are Forever    - Your Eyes Look Like They've Seen too Much RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: May 24th, 2010
LABEL: Unsigned
REVIEWED ON: November 17th, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

Heroes Are Forever is a five-piece post-hardcore/pop band from Fresno, California. They are an unsigned band that started in early 2009, and from what I can see, they have kept themselves pretty busy.  Just by looking at their Myspace page, they have shared the stage with some p... (read more)


Nov
13th
Desperation Band : Light Up The World
Desperation Band   - Light Up The World RATING: (7 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: September 11th, 2009
LABEL: Integrity Music
REVIEWED ON: November 13th, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

I have enjoyed Desperation Band as long as I have listened to Christian music, and these guys have made a huge impact in my life. They had been leading worship as I gave my life to Christ, so you could say they have helped in the process of leading me to a close relationship with God... (read more)


Nov
8th
As I Lay Dying : The Powerless Rise
As I Lay Dying      - The Powerless Rise RATING: (10 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: May 11th, 2010
LABEL: Metal Blade Records
REVIEWED ON: November 8th, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

I had been excited for this album for months, and several months later I still play this album very frequently. As I Lay Dying has had a whirlwind career these last few years, releasing stellar album after album, while continuing to develop that heavy metal sound with a little m... (read more)


Nov
2nd
Jeremy Camp : We Cry Out: The Worship Project
Jeremy Camp  - We Cry Out: The Worship Project RATING: (7 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: August 18th, 2010
LABEL: BEC Records
REVIEWED ON: November 2nd, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

Jeremy Camp was the first Christian artist I ever got into and also the one who fueled my love for music. So I have been a fan of his music since my middle school years through my high school years, up to this point. Now my tastes are mostly all rock and metal,... (read more)


Nov
2nd
Third Day : Move
Third Day   - Move RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: October 19th, 2010
LABEL: Essential Records
REVIEWED ON: November 2nd, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

 

Wow, what to say about this band? Third Day is a multiplatinum-selling rock band, which has released seven previous studio albums: two greatest hits collections, a couple live albums, and a Christmas recording. Additionally, they have played to millions of fans... (read more)


Oct
16th
Skillet : Awake
Skillet     - Awake RATING: (7 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: August 25th, 2009
LABEL: Atlantic
REVIEWED ON: October 16th, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

It has been three years since Skillet’s previous record, Comatose.  With the success of Comatose, Skillet fans were dying for more. I was looking forward to this album, being a pretty big fan of Skillet.  I was eager for something new. I always ... (read more)


Oct
12th
Coolfield : Coming Into Clarity
Coolfield       - Coming Into Clarity RATING: (8 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: March 9th, 2010
LABEL: Self-Promoted
REVIEWED ON: October 12th, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Brian Morrissette & Joshua Clark

Brian Morrissette | RATING: 8

Coolfield, an acoustic indie band started by the founder of this website, Bryce Cooley, has been making great music for years but always seems to go under the radar. Hopefully the Coming Into Clarity EP will get people to take notice ... (read more)


Oct
7th
Disciple : Horseshoes and Handgrenades
Disciple     - Horseshoes and Handgrenades RATING: (9 out of 10)
RELEASE DATE: September 14th, 2010
LABEL: INO Records
REVIEWED ON: October 7th, 2010
REVIEWED BY: Joshua Clark

I have been a huge fan of Disciple for the past couple years, and they are one of my favorite bands by far, especially as far as Christian Rock is c... (read more)