Chris Stapleton – Traveller
My brother introduced
me to the music of Chris Stapleton during Thanksgiving. Wow! Where have I been?
Great voice. Excellent song writing. One of the best releases of 2015. Can’t
wait to hear more from this talented artist.
Oh, and by the way, if
you missed his performance with Justin Timberlake at the 2015 CMA Awards… Holy
cow! One of my favorite award show performances of all time!
Stand Out Tracks include: Traveller; Daddy Doesn’t Pray
Anymore; Fire Away; Parachute; When The Stars Come Out
I didn’t like this
very much when I first listened to it… But the more I listened, the more it
grew on me. Some of my favorite songs of
2015 come off this release including: No Longer Slaves; You Don’t Miss A Thing
and We Will Not Be Shaken.
Stand Out Tracks include: No Longer Slaves; You Don’t
Miss A Thing; Ever Be; We Will Not Be Shaken
Tobymac – This Is Not A Test
This dude continues to
deliver great songs, spot-on production and music that makes you want to dance.
Stand Out Tracks include: Feel It; Til The Day I Die;
Move (Keep Walking); Backseat Driver;
Lights Shine Bright
Mumford and Sons – Wilder Mind
When I heard that
M&S were ditching the acoustic instruments and going electric, I didn’t
expect much… But this album is fresh, passionate and meaningful. Hats off to
the guys for venturing out. This album was one of my favorites of the year.
Stand Out Tracks include: Believe; The Wolf; Broad-Shouldered Beasts; Only Love
Josh Garrels – Home
Song writing that
stands out… Vocal performances that are soulful and passionate… “Heaven’s
Knife” contains some of the best, most moving lyrics about marriage ever
written. A great album!
Stand Out Tracks include: Born Again; Heaven’s Knife;
Morning Light; At the Table
Steve Taylor and thePerfect Foil – Goliath
I’ve been a huge Steve
Taylor fan since “I Want To Be A Clone” (1983). Holy cow! Steve’s lyrics clever lyrics, energetic
performances,
If you’re a fan, you
know that Steve has taken a long hiatus from music, but this release by Steve
Taylor and the Perfect Foil featuring Peter Furler from Newsboys, John Mark
Painter from Fleming and John and Jimmy
Abegg from the Ragamuffin Band and
Charlie Peacock, brought back what we all loved about Steve! NOTE: I think the
album actually came out in 2014, but somehow I missed it until the fall of 2015.
Thanks so much, Steve! It’s great to have you back!
Stand Out Tracks:
Goliath; Only A Ride; Moonshot
Vertical Church Band
– Church Songs
A solid worship album.
Great lyrics and musicianship. “Spirit of the Living God” is one of my favorite
worship songs of 2015.
Stand Out Tracks include: Spirit of the Living God; Do
What You Want To; Lamb of God; Bound for Glory
John Mark McMillan – Live at the Knight
John Mark McMillan is
one of the best song writers to come along in some time… I’ve loved all of his
albums. His voice reminds me a modern Johnny Cash… This live album features
some of his best songs to date in a life setting. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stand Out Tracks include: Heart Won’t Stop / Stand By Me; Future
/ Past; Guns / Napoleon
for KING &COUNTRY – Run Wild. Live Free.
I think this album
actually came out in 2014, but I didn’t get to listen to it until 2015. These
songs really come alive when you see the guys perform them live. A great
release from a very promising band. Check out “The Live Room” sessions. Awesome
stuff.
Stand Out Tracks include: To the Dreamers; Fix My Eyes;
Long Live; Run Wild
My Favorite Songs of the Year:
Good Good Father by HOUSEFIRES II
All He Says I Am by Gateway Worship and Cody Carnes
Chasing Me Down by Israel & New Breed featuring Tye
Tribbett
No Longer Slaves by Bethel Music featuring Jonathan David and
Melissa Heller
Feel It by Tobymac
Shut Up and Dance by Walk The Moon
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