While I know it’s only September, in just a few months time, the year will be over and then I would’ve needed to at least have a list at the ready, to have 1- whatever of songs, EP’s and albums that were my standouts throughout the year. So I started to think, and compose a list. In this special post, I will unveil my favourite 20 EP’s 2016 has to offer. While the year isn’t certainly over (3 months to go), most, if not all of these 20 EPs, are so impactful, that even if another EP were to release that I was fond of, it probably wouldn’t even be in my 20 anyway…then again, who knows (EP’s from last year that weren’t in my list were ones from Hannah Kerr and Hollyn, which upon hindsight, should’ve been included). Anyway, enough preamble. Here’s my top 20 EPs that have made a great impact on myself both spiritually as well as enjoyableness.
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Hannah Kerr – Overflow
Black River Christian
Release Date: September 23rd 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Hannah Kerr– Overflow (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Zach Williams – Chain Breaker EP
Provident Label Group
Release Date: September 23rd 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Zach Williams– Chain Breaker EP (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Tauren Wells – Undefeated EP
Provident Label Group
Release Date: September 12th 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Tauren Wells– Undefeated EP (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Casting Crowns – The Very Next Thing
Reunion Records/Beach Steet
Release Date: September 16th 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Casting Crowns– The Very Next Thing (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Schyler Dixon – Enough EP
Independent
Release Date: September 6th 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Schyler Dixon– Enough EP (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Throwback Tuesdays and Top 10 ___: (Casting Crowns Songs Over the Years)
It’s been a while since I have last posted anything for Throwback Tuesdays, nor Top 10s for that matter, so I decided to roll them all into one for this week. As many are aware, Casting Crowns releases their new album next week, and if its anything like the songs “One Step Away”, the title track or “Oh My Soul”, then I reckon this new album will be one of my favourites for the year. Which brings me to my next point- Casting Crowns have been around for quite some time, since the early 2000s in fact. From then til now, there have been many radio hits and singles, and while each and every song by the band has ministered to many people, for me, some songs from the band have hit harder than others. Some have spoken directly to my psyche, as I am reminded about things of myself that I may not have looked at had I not listened to a certain song. So with the release of Casting Crowns’ new album, I have devised a list- 10 songs across the years that have impacted my life thus far. Criteria- one song per album that the band has released. It can be tricky, because if you were to ask me my top 10 songs of Casting Crowns that have influenced me the most, I’d say a fair few from The Altar and the Door, Come to the Well and Lifesong. Nevertheless, picking 10 songs from 10 or so years can seem difficult, yet below are 10 songs spanning a number of years, where each of these tracks have ministered to my life in some way. So without further ado, here are the 10 tracks.
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Remedy Drive – Hope’s Not Giving Up
Independent
Release Date: September 2nd 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Remedy Drive– Hope’s Not Giving Up (iTunes/Amazon mp3)
Abigail Duhon – I’m Not Ashamed (Single)
DREAM Records
Release Date: September 2nd 2016
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Abigail Duhon– I’m Not Ashamed (Single) (iTunes/Amazon mp3)