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INTERVIEW
Reimagining the Hymns
MercyMe's Bart Millard gets Hymned Again with another collection of church favorites reinvented for a new generation.
By Russ Breimeier
posted 10/06/08

GLIMPSES OF GOD
The Hold Steady
On Stay Positive, alternative roots rock band The Hold Steady wrestles with matters of personal responsibility in a way that's both gritty and inspiring, touching on faith with sincerity rather than cynicism.
By Josh Hurst
posted 10/06/08

This Week's Reviews

Anberlin New Surrender Modern rock Rating: 4½ stars	Jon McLaughlin OK Now Pop Rating: 3 stars
Sandra McCracken Red Balloon Alternative pop/folk Rating: 4½ stars	Trenches The Tide Will Swallow Us Whole Alternative/hardcore rock Rating: 3 stars
VIP Mass Choir Live in Miami Contemporary gospel Rating: 4 stars	Josh Lopez Free to Live Latin pop/rock Rating: 2½ stars

Indie Spotlight

Ben Shive
The Ill-Tempered Klavier
Alternative pop
Rating: 5 stars

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Coming Next Week … Paul Baloche, Brian Doerksen, James Ingram, Kelly Mack, Billy: The Early Years of Billy Graham soundtrack

NEWS
The Scoop
Bart Millard and Israel Houghton join up for a worship tour; Amy Grant and Andrew Peterson launch their annual Christmas tours; Music Builds Tour supports victims of Hurricane Ike; and more.
posted 10/06/08

GLIMPSES OF GOD
Sam Phillips
The latest from the artist formerly known as Leslie Phillips is a superbly crafted and hopeful response to the "chaos" in her life that just might connect with listeners also enduring grief and hardship.
By Josh Hurst
posted 08/04/08

INTERVIEW
Introducing … Remedy Drive
Front man David Zach talks about making music with his three brothers and their calling as a band to offer excellence, fun, and hope.
By Andy Argyrakis
posted 09/29/08

Recent Features

Made to Make Worship
By Andree Farias
Acclaimed worship artist Chris Tomlin looks back on the music that inspired his work while humbly looking forward to the ways his new music may continue to inspire churches around the world.

Beyond Stress, Beyond Idol
By Todd Hertz
Brooke Barrettsmith shares how she overcame panic attacks to eventually audition for American Idol, and how she used that experience to take her music career further with a record deal in Christian music.

The DVD Experience (Fall 2008)
By Andree Farias and Russ Breimeier
Our latest round-up includes new CD/DVD releases from the likes of Casting Crowns, David Crowder Band, and Newsboys, plus a handful of concert videos for recently released worship albums.

Separate, but Not Lost
By Andree Farias
Though Underoath is firmly established as one of the biggest bands in mainstream metalcore, they're not ashamed to admit that they don't have it all figured out without God's help.

Targeting Tweens through iShine
By Maryann Hunsberger
A new movement geared to the important pre-teen demographic is coming to a city near you, keeping the focus on faith while having fun.

Stronger Than Before
By Andree Farias
Seven years after the tragic death of her husband, Tammy Trent continues to grow in her music, her testimony, and her walk with God.

Looking Back
By Stan Friedman
Mike Roe discusses the inspiration behind Holy Ghost Building, the new album from the Seventy-Sevens that explores America's rich heritage of gospel-blues.

The Perseverance of a Piano Man
By Andy Argyrakis
Meet Gabe Dixon, the buzzworthy singer/songwriter who turned down an opportunity to perform on tour with Paul McCartney, instead following his calling to develop his own music career.

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What They're Saying:
"All stand applaud, your Father God, The Master King, who never tires/Who renovates the human heart and gives the broken brand new starts/Redemption flowing from His hand, we all can start at life again/Heaven stands to celebrate for the ones who come today/So come just as you are/Come just as we are/Chainbreaker, Heart Savior, Jesus, The Great Redeemer/Life Changer, Liberator, Jesus, The Great Redeemer"

—Charlie Hall's "Chainbreaker," which opens his new worship album The Bright Sadness

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