The Paul Colman Trio is a Christian power pop group that sounds something like Semisonic. Like some other Christian rock groups looking for mainstream radio play, the religious messages are bland and vague, but apparent to those who choose to look for them -- i.e. "you" could either refer to God or a girl. Lead singer/guitarist Paul Colman displays a knack for catchy melodicism on such radio-friendly tunes as "Fill My Cup" and " Love Me More." Fans of melodic alternative rock should find muc...   [ read more ]

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Unswerving faith and tuneful banjos -- yes, the folks from CMH have done it once again, releasing another bluegrass compilation that's not neither bland nor pointless; it's also not just a jumble of tracks thrown together to make a buck. Bluegrass from Heaven is unlikely to fit everyone's taste (it's cheerfully devout and sometimes verges on the gushingly sentimental) but it is a good selection, nicely mastered, and anyone with a joint interest in Christian music and bluegrass should consider adding thi...   [ read more ]

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Praise music from the later part of the 20th century was infused with many of the same musical ideas and instruments that easy listening music was known for. This hybrid of the two genres became the norm, as songs like "Shine Jesus Shine" and "El Shadai" became popular in Christian music. 16 Great Praise & Worship Classics, Vol. 3 is a perfect showcase for this new style of praise music, filled with low-key arrangements, lush keyboards, and passionate singing. Despite the catchiness of many of ...   [ read more ]

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