Hillsong, This Is Our God  <br />

So how does Chris Tomlin follow up his 2006 Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year Dove Awards? Easy... he goes out and releases his best work to date with See the Morning, a superb collection of worship-flavored tracks that demonstrate Tomlin continues refining his art. As with the previous Arriving, producer Ed Cash is firmly at the helm and masterfully blending Tomlin's smooth vocals and his band's chiming guitars and rock-steady rhythm. The extensive road work that Tomlin and his band have done certainly shows in how tight See the Morning sounds. In fact, tracks like "Glorious" and "Awesome Is the Lord Most High" may even lose a little luster compared with how they sound live on Passion: Everything Glorious. No matter, as this release is much more about songwriting than it is about energy. For Tomlin, verse and chorus have never flowed smoother and sweeter than on "Glory in the Highest" and "How Can I Keep from Singing?" and first single "Made to Worship." Tomlin also offers a nice cover of Brenton Brown's "Everlasting God," slightly slower than Lincoln Brewster's fiery version on Let the Praises Ring but equally rewarding. Further highlights include the atmospheric "Uncreated One" and a new and pleasing twist on the classic "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)." Start to finish, See the Morning is Tomlin's most complete release and a strong argument for calling him one of this generation's finest songwriters in the modern church. --Michael Lyttle

DVD Tracklisting: <BR> 1. No Reason To Hide
2. God One and Only
3. It's Your Love
4. I Will Exalt You<BR> 5. Yahweh<BR> 6. The First and The Last<BR> 7. For Your Name
8. Glow
9. The Wonder of Your Love<BR> 10. His Glory Appears
11. We The Redeemed
12. We Will See Him
13. You Hold Me Now

In today's worship-crazed phase of Christian pop, Mercy Me fits right in with smooth melodies, passionate lyrics, and a vertical focus. Yet the transition from worship band to major-label act demands more. Almost There promises just enough to allow it to rise above its inconsistencies. Prayer of Jabez-inspired "Bless Me Indeed" is a glimmer of brilliance where the group brings it all together, but it's the poignancy and power of "I Can Only Imagine" that testifies to Mercy Me's great potential. The dramatic ballad captures a believer's hope for the afterlife and is fueled by Bart Millard's authoritative vocals. The song will continue to be a staple in church worship services for years to come. Then there are the not so brilliant moments, including the cheesy "House of God" and "All Fall Down." Weak moments aside, <I>Almost There offers enough fireworks to make Mercy Me an act to watch. <I>--Michael Lyttle

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Media Type: CD<br><b>Artist: TOBYMAC
Title: PORTABLE SOUNDS
Street Release Date: 02/20/2007<br><Domestic or Import: Domestic
Genre: CHRISTIAN

1. Prepare Ye The Way <BR> 2. A New Hallelujah
3. When I Think Of You
4. Mighty To Save<BR> 5. Shout Unto God
6. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)<BR> 7. Deep In Love With You<BR> 8. Healing Rain/ Let It Rain
9. Majesty
10. I Surrender All<BR> 11. Oh Draw Me Lord (Draw Me Near)<BR> 12. Grace<BR> 13. Help Is On The Way<BR> 14. The River Is Rising
15. Love In His Right Hand
16. Siwano
17. A New Hallelujah (Reprise)

Bonus Features:
- Behind The Scenes: A New Hallelujah
- 4 New Tracks From The Live Concert Event
- 5.1 Surround Sound

Speaking Louder Than Before is sure to be one of 2008/2009 Christian Music's biggest releases- Produced by Grammy & Dove Award winning producer Brown Bannister (Amy Grant, Michael W Smith). CD unlocks 40 minutes of downloadable "video devotionals" where Jeremy will address each song on the album with music and application.