Interscope Records
Release Date: September 3rd 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Imagine Dragons– Mercury – Act 1 (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Interscope Records
Release Date: September 3rd 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Imagine Dragons– Mercury – Act 1 (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
UMG Recordings
Release Date: September 17th 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Cynthia Erivo– Ch. 1 Vs 1 (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
I’ve noticed a few things as I’ve lived my life thus far, and while I am no expert on things that I know that I don’t know about, I do know a few things as I’ve lived here on this earth for 31 years (and counting!). Something that has stuck out for me recently; is this understanding and notion that it’s ok to love and enjoy music that isn’t necessarily the ‘original genre’ of music that you maybe have gravitated towards throughout all your life, up until now. What I mean to say is this- that even if you enjoyed rock music growing up; it is perfectly ok to enjoy country music later on during your life. Or if you were heavily invested into pop from when you were born, it shouldn’t really be a problem if you start to have an interest in folk, or screamo, or opera later on during your life. Or…howabout a real kicker- that it’s ok to love and enjoy mainstream music, even if all your life, you were listening to CCM. Or even let’s take this one step further now that we are being very candid with each other- that it’s more than ok if you believe that God Himself is speaking through mainstream music, that He’s not just speaking through ‘CCM and that’s it’.
Apart from death and taxes, I reckon there’s at least one other thing that is true in the world, no matter what. And it is that Taylor Swift is one of the most prolific, though-provoking, skilful, confronting, and inspiring songwriters of the modern music era. Her vocals as an artist are great too, compelling, stirring and quite heavenly really; but I believe that it is Taylor’s nuanced, level-headed, honest, personal, emotional, and empathetic narrative storytelling… that really cements her place in this list of influential artists of all time. It is the song-writing in my opinion that also lands her as one of the most relatable people in the world at the moment. There seriously isn’t anything to dislike about Taylor Swift (name me one thing- with evidence! I’ll keep waiting!), and her songs throughout her discography has received widespread listener, critical and commercial acclaim. Taylor has broken a lot of Guinness World Records for her music, and she is one of the best-selling artists of today. With Taylor being prominent throughout her career in the genres of country, pop and folk; it is her down-to-earth nature, her humbleness and her kindness that seems to win fans over. And as for me and my listening experience to Taylor’s discography over the past couple of weeks; can I say that I am now a bona-fide fan of hers? Of her song writing and of her singing? Taylor has accomplished a lot in her 15 years in the spotlight, and she has grown up immensely. Granted, she’s grown up primarily in the spotlight and in the public eye, however I reckon that the way that she has handled criticism and haters has been full of professionalism, poise, and grace. The way she tackled the masters’ controversy in 2019 was quite mature, firm, and assertive, and made me respect her all the more. But for me my love for Taylor’s music and her storytelling, is embedded in her songs and how deep she dives. Every Taylor Swift song means something to someone- and that is what I reckon is so profound, special and beautiful about everything that Taylor releases.
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Capitol Christian Music Group
Release Date: September 10th 2021
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Jeremy Camp – When You Speak (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Universal Music Australia / EMI
Release Date: September 12th 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Bella Taylor Smith– Bella Taylor Smith: The Complete Collection (The Voice Australia 2021): EP (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Forefront Records / Capitol CMG
Release Date: September 17th 2021
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
TobyMac – Promised Land – Single (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
Word Label Group
Release Date: September 10th 2021
Reviewed by: Jonathan Andre
Francesca Battistelli – God is Good – Single (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
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Provident Label Group
Release Date: August 13th 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Matthew West– What If (feat. Lathan Warlick) (Single) (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
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Island Records
Release Date: September 9th 2021
Reviewed by: Joshua Andre
Sabrina Carpenter– Skinny Dipping (Single) (Amazon mp3/iTunes)
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