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The Brilliance “Brother” Album Review

"I hope our music doesn't give anyone simple answers or dogmas, but opens their hearts to something more beautiful than they could possibly represent with words." This is the aspirations The Brilliance (comprising of John Arndt & David Gungor) has for their brand new Integrity Music debut "Brother." And true to their mandate, "Brother" isn't your typical worship album.
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Brandon Heath “No Turning Back” Album Review

There's a sentimental streak in Brandon Heath that puts a familial warmth to his music that is conspicuously missing from that of his peers. For his previous non-seasonal recording, Heath taps into his childhood memories as he allows his grandparents' Appalachian home to be the muse for his 2012 "Blue Mountain" disc. Now almost three years down the track, Heath celebrates 20 years since he first made his commitment to follow Christ.
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Darlene Zschech "In Jesus' Name: A Legacy of Worship and Faith" Album Review

Darlene Zschech singlehandedly opened the way for the rise of prominent recording female worship leaders. Prior to Zschech, Integrity Music only had on its roster men such as Paul Baloche, Marty Nystrom and Don Moen. But the imprint, which has always made it its mandate to service the church with her woship repertoire, took a chance with a suburban Australian church named Hillsong Church and its worship pastor Darlene Zschech.
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Benita Farmer “Mender of Me” Album Review

If Cece Winans and Yolanda Adams ever disciple a protégé, it has to be Benita Farmer. Possessing a suave R&B ease, Farmer like Winans and Adams has an inviting way of drawing even non-believers to her sonic palette without sounding threatening or "church-y." Her rich yet jazzy alto calls to mind soul divas such as Chante Moore and to some extend Sade.
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The Erwins “Ready to Sail” Album Review

In a genre where many performing artists are silver-haired baby boomers, the Erwins are a breath of fresh air. Ranging from ages between 14 and 22, the Erwins bring a youthful zest and promise to Southern Gospel Music that is so much needed. Yet, traditionalists have nothing to fear.
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Crystal Aikin “All I Need” EP Review

When Crystal Aikin dropped her jaw to sing Cece Winans' "Alabaster Box" almost 7 years ago on the first season of "Sunday Best," you know she's the winner. Her ability to succor the lower notes for its deep spiritual meaning and her ability to soar her higher notes with a worshipful gaze are all qualities that truly set Aikin apart.
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Jeremy Camp “I Will Follow” Album Review

Three singles deep already, now Capital Records has finally released Camp's most anticipated new release "I Will Follow." Every single that has come out of the chute prepping for the album's release has been eagerly devoured by radio and fans. In fact, at the time of writing, Camp's "He Knows" has already crack top 10 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. And it looks like there's no stopping "He Knows" from cracking top 5. If you have taken a fancy to Camp's radio singles hitherto, you'll love this new release.
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Goodman Revival “Song in the Key of Happy” Album Review

"Songs in the Key of Happy" is the soundtrack for our blessed hope. If you feel dreaded by life's disappointments and you want a song to do just more than a transient pick me up, this is the album to put on. Rifled with paeans with shafts that penetrate deep into the deserts of our soul, these songs are like more than just "feel-gooders."
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Cindy Cruse Ratcliff "Lluvia Celestial" Album Review

Cindy Cruse Ratcliff doesn't play coy with God. Her song titles are most daring. Blazon with a fire-like audacity, Ratcliff approaches God with a tenacity and boldness that would not let God go until she sees heaven opens and greater things happening. Ratcliff is the senior worship leader of one of America's largest churches around, Lakewood Church.
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Jim Brady Trio “A New Chapter” Album Review

"Change is never easy even for the bravest heart," the Jim Brady Trio sings on the song "God of What's to Come." Indeed, change is never easy especially in the milieu of Southern Gospel music. In a genre earmarked for its adherence to its long standing quartets some of which have been around for decades and decades, it's sometimes a challenge to break a new act. But this has not deterred Daywind Records to take a chance with the Jim Brady Trio.
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