• Ronnie Dunn Delivers Peace Love and Country Music

    Ronnie Dunn's indie debut on his own label, Peace Love and Country Music does a lot of things, but most of all, it proves that he still has one of the best voices in country music today. Whether it's the new, original tunes or the one solitary cover ("You Don’t Know Me," made famous by Ray Charles and Elvis Presley), he's putting his heart into it and making you feel each word.

  • Junk Mail: John Frusciante 'Enclosure' Album Review Performed Via Email

    Music Times writers share an office area of roughly 45 sq. ft, which makes having face-to-face conversations totally impossible. Junk Mail is these millenials attempt to discuss and review the week's hottest album releases... without needing to look at each other. This week: Ryan Book, Caitlin Carter and Carolyn Menyes email back and forth about John Frusciante's Enclosure.

  • Kari Jobe's 'Majestic' is Practically Royal

    Listening to Kari Jobe's new project leads to an overwhelming urge to worship. Listeners are gently drawn into each song, like children being led by a loving father to the throne. A sense of joy and utter peace comes on and before you know it, you're hooked! Every song on "Majestic" shines with an unchanging thirst for God's presence.

  • Rapture Ruckus 'Invader, Volume 1 - EP' Review

    The follow-up to Rapture Ruckus's 2011 full-length album, Open Your Eyes was funded by a successful IndieGoGo campaign which promised two different EP projects. The first one, Invader Vol 1 delivers the Rapture Ruckus sound listeners fell in love with. The second one, which will come later this year, will be a more stripped down, raw sound, that may surprise fans.

  • Carrollton's 'Breathe In Deep' CD Review

    Fans of NEEDTOBREATHE and Rhett Walker Band will fall in love with Carrollton right off the bat. With "Breathe In Deep," lead singer / guitarist Justin Mosteller, bassist Jordan Bailey, lead guitarist Jeremy Menard and drummer Michael Loy deliver a confident project full of pure faith and love.

  • Eric Church - The Outsiders - Where the Dark Meets the Light

    On Eric's fourth release, he mixes up not only the personalities of the songs but also the musical aspects, throwing in rock, rap/spoken word and a touch of blues. Some fans will love the mix. Others won't because each song doesn't line up like precise little toy soldiers. It comes down to personal taste and whether you prefer a multi-faceted approach or a straight country licks down the line touch. For me, I am a big fan of seeing more than one side of any artist so I'm seriously diggin' (and relating to) 'The Outsiders.'

  • Kutless - Glory - Album Review

    For those who are thinking "another CCM worship album?" never fear - the rock chops are there. These guys can still make music that makes you want to bang your head; now you just want to raise your arms to Heaven while you're doing it! Delivering songs that will work in private worship moments, in church services or in youth group meetings, Glory is pretty glorious.

  • Jamie Grace is Ready to Fly (Album Review)

    Highlighting the unique tone and texture to her voice and her beautiful heart, Jamie's sophomore album hits all of the right notes. As we've come to expect from the young songstress, there is no comfortable little style box her music fits in. She combines elements of pop, country, R&B, and rock effortlessly.

  • Rhonda Vincent - "Only Me" Review

    For the past 20 years, people have been asking Rhonda Vincent if she's a country singer or a bluegrass singer. Her upcoming release, Only Me, answers that question with a resounding "Both!" The 2-CD set delivers plenty of emotion and substance, with songs that come straight from the heart. From the smooth and upbeat tunes to the slower, sad songs, Vincent's voice is strong and on point, reminding us why she's gotten 5 Grammy nods.
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