United Methodist Communications http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?mid=599 UMC.org Music Reviews Podcasts en-us Copyright 2005 United Methodist Communications. All Rights Reserved. Lane Densonumc@umcom.org no Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:57:27 GMT 20 Tue, 20 Sep 2005 09:59:00 -0600 United Methodist Communications subtitle? Prism is a bold exploration of diversity that shines light on our shared impulse to seek ultimate truth. But not even a work of this scope can change the fact that when it comes to personal faith, the world can often be colorblind. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080409_chapman/music_review_chapman_podcast.mp3541 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=4012561 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:55:00 GMT 5:20 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? Johnson’s writing can be oblique, but he puts his big heart across. Indeed, it’s the ingredient that makes Sleep Through the Static hopeful without sacrificing the vigilance needed to stay awake. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080403_johnson/music_review_johnson_podcast.mp3538 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3998749 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:40:00 GMT 5:20 Jack Johnson, Sleep THrough The Static, Music Review Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? Fall and Winter makes for a somewhat frosty listen, and yet Foreman’s transparent self-disclosure and ultimately redemptive message offset the chill, reminding us that even in the season of death and decay the promise of new life awaits. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080326_foreman/music_review_foreman_podcast.mp3535 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3978435 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:12:00 GMT 5:20 Jon Foreman, Switchfoot, alternative, folk, Christian Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? Blige’s tough-and-tender blend on Growing Pains is both grounded and optimistic, offering hip-hop hope for growth that promises more gain than pain. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080319_blige/music_review_blige_podcast.mp3534 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3963509 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:11:00 GMT 5:20 Mary J Blige, Hip Hop, Soul, Music Review Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? Nelson may be too self-styled to stand for any particular thought or belief, and while that clouds the message, the musical scope and character found on Moment of Forever make it a Willie record for the ages. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080305_nelson/music_review_nelson_podcast.mp3532 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3940851 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:34:00 GMT 5:20 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? Franklin is an inspired innovator whose seamless integration of gospel, soul, pop, rap and R&B continues to evolve on his recently released album, The Fight of My Life, an album based on the struggle between the Spirit and the flesh. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080227_franklin/music_review_franklin_podcast.mp3529 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3929327 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:30:00 GMT 5:20 Kirk Franklin, Music Review, United Methodist, Fight Of My Life, Gospel, R&B Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? On his latest album, Cohn again spots the specters of musicians and finds the spiritual link therein, this time in a different but equally influential mecca of American music—New Orleans. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080213_cohn/music_review_cohn_podcast.mp3528 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3894717 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:37:00 GMT 5:20 Marc Cohn, Music Review, pop, New Orleans, folk, piano Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? As a singer, Mullen maintains an invitingly understated tone, admirably avoiding the temptation to over-sing—a chronic flaw in much modern pop and R&B. Her original songs are engaging, if a tad saccharine at times, and the potent hybrid sound she’s planted on Sharecropper’s Seed is proof of a fertile imagination, indeed. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080206_mullen/music_review_mullen_podcast.mp3527 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3882825 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:59:00 GMT 5:20 Nicole Mullen, Music Review Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? As Henley seems to suggest in the biting lyric of “Business As Usual,” The Eagles are now as much a brand as a band. The return of their classic style on Long Road Out of Eden gives fans ample reason to celebrate, though it’s hard to escape the sense that Henley and company, while rebuilding the perfect beast for the 21st century, have left out part of its original heart. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080130_eagles/music_review_eagles_podcast.mp3526 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3870947 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:58:00 GMT 5:20 Eagles, Music Review Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? If the 24-year-old performer hasn’t lived all the stories she sings, her whirlwind climb to the big time informs the rush of hopes and emotions contained on Carnival Ride, an album that mainstream radio listeners should find to be just the ticket. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080123_underwood/music_review_underwood_podcast.mp3524 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3841915 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:22:00 GMT 5:20 Carrie Underwood, Carnival Ride, country, pop, Music Review Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? With its socially conscious and hopeful lyrics, Blackbird is a welcome blast of intelligent and melodic hard rock that soars boldly through darkness while pointing the way towards the light. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080116_alterbridge/music_review_alterbridge_podcast.mp3523 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3831513 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:59:00 GMT 5:20 Enter some keywords Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? Etheridge's ideas, while arresting and potentially inspirational, can be oversized and underexplained, especially as they relate to her expressions of the spiritual realm. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20071220_taylor/music_review_taylor_podcast.mp3522 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3806147 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:09:00 GMT 5:20 Melissa Etheridge: The Awakening Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? Though Young relies largely on his standard musical vocabulary, he infuses it with considerable passion and integrity as he beckons to his listeners from further down the spirit road than he’s ever been. Like the oxidized vintage car hood that adorns the cover of Chrome Dreams II, Young reminds us that it isn’t polish, but character that survives over the long haul. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20080102_young/music_review_young_podcast.mp3520 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3752557 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:31:00 GMT 5:20 Neil Young, Chrome Dreams II, Music Review Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? On James Taylor at Christmas, the baby boomer balladeer splits the difference, lending his comforting, hot chocolate voice to gems as well as a few chestnuts that have already been roasted enough. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20071220_taylor/music_review_taylor_podcast.mp3518 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3752557 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:54:00 GMT 5:20 James Taylor, Music Review, Christmas Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church United Methodist Communications subtitle? The glory days haven’t yet ended for the Boss, but according to his latest report, they’re at risk of disappearing in the land of apple pie and baseball. On Magic, Springsteen entertains no illusions, calling the foul balls as he sees them while still putting his whole heart into the game. http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20071205_springsteen/music_review_springsteen_magic_podcast.mp3515 http://www.umc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=3643719 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:57:00 GMT 5:20 Bruce Springsteen, Magic, Music Review Religion & Spirituality> Christianity United Methodist Church