Best Christian
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The voice I hear on Lauren Daigle’s debut, How Can it Be, reminds me of Adele and the International House of Prayer’s, Misty Edwards. The handclaps bring a smile, as well as the chorus, “When you don’t move the mountains I’m needing you to move/When you don’t part the waters I wish I could walk through/When you don’t give me answers as I cry out to you/I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in you.” I hear an endearing lightness and it’s easy to identify with the thought of life being a battle and more than a little unpredictable. “Let the waters rise I will stand as the oceans roar/Let the earth shake beneath/Let the mountains fall/You are God over the storm/And I am yours.” This is unshakeable confidence framed in majesty. Though our world be shaken, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). Daigle’s voice makes this regal, fitting for a King that presides over all. She starts off soulfully and becomes increasingly earnest, “Oh let this be where I die/My Lord with thee, crucified/Be lifted high as my kingdoms fall/Once and for all/Once and for all.” It brings to mind what Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote, “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.”. One of my favorite thoughts from Scripture highlights our need: “We all stumble in many ways” (James 3:2). As Robert Robinson wrote in a hymn, “Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love; Here’s my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above.” It’s why I like the line, “Be lifted high as my kingdoms fall.” Live enough years and it’s not hard to see the wreckage."
"I was out driving when I heard the single "How Can It Be" on my local Christian station."
"Only problem, there was no packing material/bubble wrap with this cd and the case was broken."
"I'm a new fan of this woman after God's own heart...her lyrics are raw, they're scriptural, and above all they are motivating and spiritually stirring."
"Great writing and Lauren's voice pulls you into the song."
""Peace be Still" by the Belonging Co. not on this CD but here is that great voice, exuding humble worship."
"Best new Christian artist I've heard or met in a long time."
"I listen to this often."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Love track #4 - Noel by Lauren Daigle."
"I have put all of my Christmas CD's away until next December - and I know that this will be the first CD that I play next Christmas season."
"Bought this just to get Lauren Daigle's song, but have really enjoyed the rest of the cd."
"Beautiful Music."
"Saw Chris Tomlin in Dec on this tour and it was awesome to hear the stories behind the songs."
"I loved the first Christmas album and love this one even more."
"There were very good worshipful songs; however, personally I prefer not to hear applause between songs."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The entire album flows GREAT!!"
"Lately, I am listening to music looking for the relationship of the song title to the lyrics to the overall sound and then the individual songs to the album title."
"Love the classic Skillet with the harder rock, drums, instruments, but also love the song Lions to slow you down and make you think of the lyrics!"
"I can see Skillet playing 3-4 of the songs off this CD on concert: Invincible, Back from the Dead, Stars, and Undefeated."
"Some of the music is a bit harder than I am used to, but I am really enjoying it."
"One of my biggest concerns years ago was that their music starts "sounding the same" after a while."
"I'm a new Skillet listener and I really like this album."
"All the songs are great, many have that fast pace pump you up rock tempo."
Best Accompaniment
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Simple piano accompaniment, nothing fancy."
"Excellent resource!!"
"This is a life-saver when your pianists won't be at the worship service."
"A group of us ladies at church are going to be singing a special for Christmas and this had the best accompaniment tracks to sing too."
"Very good accompaniment for singing."
"It is great to find lower keys!"
Best Children's
Best Christian Alternative
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The album is filed with several songs such as; Wealthy place, Our God Reigns and Wonderful, which are great songs to listen to when you're in a good mood, the weather is nice and you just got off of work."
"My friend told me this was her favorite CD and she's an awesome musician and singer, so I checked them out."
"I "ran across" this CD via "browsing" the Praise and Worship section on Amazon, I heard the first two tracks and was "instantly" hooked."
"It takes me back to the old LA Mass Choir days."
"love this CD it has been in my CD player from day one i received it."
"If you are thirsty for more of God's presence and you love to praise and worship, this is the perfect CD to do just that."
"Great live CD."
Best Christian Contemporary Music
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It's been way too long coming, but TobyMac delvers another great album that was worth the wait!"
"came in good shape and in a timely fashion."
"This is filled with catchy songs for everyone to love."
"Even Mac Daddy is a lighthearted, hilarious song that makes me laugh as I sing it with Toby & his song."
Best Christian Rap
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Although the artist sings the song beautifully, his rendition does not include all the verses written by Dan Schutte."
"This is a great CD for corporate worship or private devotions."
"I like the songs in this cd because they are all the songs we sing at Mass, I also play it while distributing the body of Christ to the local hospitals."
"Beautiful songs and a wonderful singer."
"Absolutely beautiful!!"
"John Michael Talbot never ceases to produce thoughtful songs."
"Beautiful!"
Best Christian Rock
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The entire album flows GREAT!!"
"Lately, I am listening to music looking for the relationship of the song title to the lyrics to the overall sound and then the individual songs to the album title."
"Love the classic Skillet with the harder rock, drums, instruments, but also love the song Lions to slow you down and make you think of the lyrics!"
"I can see Skillet playing 3-4 of the songs off this CD on concert: Invincible, Back from the Dead, Stars, and Undefeated."
"Some of the music is a bit harder than I am used to, but I am really enjoying it."
"One of my biggest concerns years ago was that their music starts "sounding the same" after a while."
"I'm a new Skillet listener and I really like this album."
"All the songs are great, many have that fast pace pump you up rock tempo."
Best Country Gospel
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The Vietnam War, the assassinations of public figures, and seeing part of my city burn the previous summer during riots-- it was a lot to handle. The first side of the record ends with the sad longing and fears of Old Friends, who sit on a park bench and reminisce together. The fears and sadness of 1968 are long past, but a final memory remains: As I lay in bed early that Christmas Eve, the colored glow of tree lights seeped into my room. Off in the distance were disembodied television voices of Apollo astronauts circling the moon-- they read passages from the book of Genesis, and wished well the "people of the good Earth.""
"The Vietnam War, the assassinations of public figures, and seeing part of my city burn the previous summer during riots-- it was a lot to handle. The original first side of the record ends with the sad longing and fears of Old Friends, who sit on a park bench and reminisce together. The fears and sadness of 1968 are long past, but a final memory remains: As I lay in bed early that Christmas Eve, the colored glow of tree lights seeped into my room. Off in the distance were disembodied television voices of Apollo astronauts circling the moon-- they read passages from the book of Genesis, and wished well the "people of the good Earth.""
Best County and Bluegrass
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Collin Raye's voice is so soothing as he sings my very favorite Catholic Christain hymns."
"I've always admired Collin Raye's voice and talent, but his renditions on this album are amazing!"
"Several of songs showcase Collin's pure voice and amazing range like, "How Great Thou Art", and "Ave Maria"."
"I love this Christian album and wish Collin Raye would make more of them."
"The females on some of the songs with him have beautiful voices as well."
"Although I don't usually listen to Country music singers, I saw Collin Raye on EWTN and listened to some of his songs and had to have this CD."
"Fine album of Christian songs."
"This CD is AWESOME!"
Best Holiday
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Good for my Xmas light show."
"I purchased the movie 'Christmas with a Capital C' and noticed the movie was made from a song of the same name."
"If you are are a Christian who wants music that is more than just the cultural, commercialized stuff you hear on the radio and want something with a true Christian theme, this is it."
"They've taken both classic Christmas songs and new ones and added their special touch."
"Harmony, musical arrangement, rhythm is Fantastic."
Best Instrumental
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Since the static could be caused by a lot of things & not knowing what, that is why I gave 4 stars."
"I really like this mostly piano worship songs with no vocals, maybe one in the entire collection."
"If your having trouble, then this is the sound for you, it came in on time and it was a blessing when it did during a time of loss I needed something to help me calm down each nite because I was so tired of crying."
"Really, for $5.99, what's not to love?"
"I give this 4 stars for the size and good choices of music for the price."
"Love this album for use during quiet spiritual practice time."
"When I'm looking for music that both inspires but also leads to thinking, this is a go to collection."
Best Praise & Worship
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased this to listen to during afternoon relaxing time."
"Great for background at meal time or just relaxing."
"Very nice CD for Christian Meditation."
"I bought this CD to quiet my soul after a very busy day at work."
"the music allows quiet contemplation or a perfect background to calming my busy-work."
"There is NOT one tune on the CD that I don't thoroughly adore!!!"