The Now And Not Yet

1. JEREMY RIDDLE – The Now And Not Yet
Varietal Records (March 3)

Raw scripture meets alternative rock sounds for a powerful, modern-day praise experience.  Read my full, original review here: http://reviewsbyaaron.com/review/jeremy-riddle-the-now-and-not-yet/

Take Over

2. AARON SHUST – Take Over
Brash Music (August 4)

An album full of catchy hooks bears Aaron’s signature sound with scripture and deeper meaning to boot.  Read my full, original review here: http://reviewsbyaaron.com/review/aaron-shust-take-over/

Church Music

3. DAVID CROWDER BAND – Church Music
Sixstep Records (September 22)

Since 2003, David Crowder Band have been exploring their own unique creative sound.  With their latest album they continue to pioneer new trails, pushing the definitions of modern, mainstream Christian music.  Read the full, original review here: http://www.christianmusicreview.org/davidcrowderband_churchmusic.html

Live From My Church

4. JARED ANDERSON – Live From My Church
Integrity Music (September 22)

A fantastic live album from start to finish – energetic, prayerful and powerful. The album includes a full lineup of tracks that you just want to listen to again and again.  Read my full, original review here: http://reviewsbyaaron.com/review/jared-anderson-live-from-my-church/

Heaven & Earth

5. PHIL WICKHAM – Heaven & Earth
INO Records (November 17)

A sonically and lyrically stellar album.  Just like David Crowder Band, Phil Wickham’s creativity is ahead of its time.  Wickham continues to pursue new and elegant ways of telling the gospel story – and boy is he an excellent storyteller!  Read the full, original review here: http://www.christianmusicreview.org/philwickham_heavenandearth.html

Love Is On The Move

6. LEELAND – Love Is On The Move
Essential Records (August 25)

The deeper heart expressed in the sounds and lyrics of Leeland is unparalleled.  These guys embody humble psalmists, yet their approach is rich, bold and fresh.  Their latest album gets better and better track after track.  When you listen to Leeland you can feel the soaring highs and subtle lows that represent their raw emotion and true love for the Savior.  Read my full, original review here: http://reviewsbyaaron.com/review/leeland-love-is-on-the-move/