HERO
Silver City
Red Hen Records
Release Date: October 14, 2009

Silver City - Hero

Track Listing

1. Tell It All
2. He’s In Control
3. Jesus And Family
4. The Cradle And The Grave
5. I Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now
6. Your Sings Gonna Find You Out
7. I Still Cling
8. Give It Away
9. In Vain
10. I Was Listening
11. Hero
12. Welcome Home

Silver City’s Hero is heartfelt and direct.  In a classic country style the band preaches American values and common sense Christian faith.  Their words are encouraging and their voices ring with sincerity.  If you like the down home feel you get from Travis Tritt and Alan Jackson and the energy that comes from listening to Rascal Flatts, I think you’ll dig this album.

Throughout the album the band successfully mixes Gaither-style harmonies with modern country licks and a passion that can only be explained by a sincere devotion to the Word.  Highlights on the album include “In Vain,” a song that tells the story of a minimum wage waitress who promptly corrects a patron after he haphazardly uses God’s name in vain.  She does this because she recalls how Jesus brought her boy home from Iraq, how He rescued her husband from alcoholism and how He continues to help her get through each day.  The title track on the album, “Hero” identifies well with the common struggles of so many Americans dealing with the loss of their jobs, the loss of loved ones at war and the cultural challenges we face at home.  The band offers a timely call and reminder that the answer to our cries is in our eternal hero, Jesus Christ.

It occurred to me while listening to Jeremy Skinner, Tim Hamby, and Kevin Woody sing in unison on the track, “Jesus and Family” that just a few decades ago this type of music might not have necessarily been labeled as Christian Country, but simply as Country music.  Aside from solid vocals and energetic play, the well-crafted lyrics on the album really help to set it off.  The song, “Give It Away” starts off with the fervent line: “If you want more happy than your heart will hold.  If you want to stand taller, if the truth were told – take whatever you have and give it away.”  The principles of Matthew 5 are conveyed here with a spirited Southern Gospel feel that just makes you want to dance in the aisles.

Hero by Silver City will take you back to the America you remember growing up.  Eight country musicians expressing their God-given talents on Hero will remind you of our country’s common sense, pure hearted heritage.  I found the album to be filled with catchy hooks and feet tapping faith jams.  The songs I’ve listed above are only a few of the many catchy tunes included on the CD.  If you’ve never heard Silver City, you’ll definitely want to check out Hero.  Well done Silver City!

Silver City’s latest album, Hero is available for purchase on iTunes or through their website: www.silvercityqt.com

ChristianMusicReview.org

Online ministry announces its first quarter, 2009 calendar of events.

For 2009, the ministry of Christian Music Review (ChristianMusicReview.org) will continue its founding purpose, a focus on message first, because message matters.  On the heels of its 4th straight year of growth, the popular online Christian music review site plans to:

1.    Host new contests and promotions in a continued partnership with Christian artists, record labels and movie promoters.
2.    Release new updates to its website and ministry services.
3.    Continue offering readers a biblical perspective on the music and messages released by today’s top artists and producers.

Through these efforts, Christian Music Review (CMR) will continue to fulfill its commitment to its readers, follow its unique calling, and offer accountability for listeners by promoting creative works produced in accordance with Christian principles outlined in God’s Word.  By focusing on message first in 2009, CMR will continue challenging the status quo in an ever evolving Christian industry struggling to maintain the balance between spirituality and popular appeal.

Christian Music Review invites friends, artists, publicists and readers to participate and benefit from the following upcoming first quarter, 2009 calendar of events:

January 14th
New Logo.  New Look.   New Features & Services
That’s right, after four years online, CMR will update its website with a fresh new look, improved usability and new features and services for its readers.  Among the changes, visitors can expect more streamlined navigation throughout the site, improved page layouts, faster load times and the introduction of a brand new weekly devotional written by one of CMR’s newest and most talented writers.

January 15th – February 14th
Fireproof DVD Release & “Love Dare” Book Giveaway
In partnership with Sherwood Pictures, Provident Films and Carmen Entertainment, beginning on January 15th, fans of the blockbuster film, Fireproof, can enter to win one of 10 DVDs, including 5 copies of the book, “Love Dare” featured in the movie.  The Fireproof movie soundtrack includes popular artists such as Third Day, Leeland, Casting Crowns, Warren Barfield, John Waller and Grey Holiday.

Christian Music Review invites each of these artists and their representatives to participate in the Fireproof promotional giveaway.

January 19th – February 9th
VeggieTales – Larry Boy and the Bad Apple Giveaway
As a part of an ongoing relationship with Big Idea, Inc., Christian Music Review will be giving away 6 copies of the DVD, VeggieTales – Larry Boy and the Bad Apple.  This is one of many co-promotions with Big Idea this year in which CMR will give readers the chance to win FREE copies of the very funny and highly entertaining VeggieTales series.

Christian Music Review enjoys offering unique entertainment benefits to its readers.   More new promotions and giveaways are now in the planning phase for the second quarter and the rest of 2009.  Christian industry publicists, record labels and representatives are highly encouraged to contact Christian Music Review as soon as possible to coordinate special promotions and release announcements.

For more information about Christian Music Review, please call 813-528-0291 or visit:  www.ChristianMusicReview.org.