Reviewed by Peter Timmis
McMillan is, of course, best known as composer of the 2005 oft covered classic How He Loves - surely one of the greatest worship songs of all time and included here as a bonus track. The Medicine was originally released independently by the North Carolina native in 2008 and last year received a welcome record label re-release with four additional tracks. The album s Americana vibe may come as a surprise to those who only know of JMM through his worship hit but sceptics will soon be won over by the big choruses, gritty vocals and gripping lyrics on offer here. The title track in particular is a riotous slice of Springsteen-esque rock chock-full of tasty guitar licks. Other highlights include the dreamy Carbon Ribs ; the tender and melodic Death In His Grave and Dress Me Up with its powerful repeated refrain of the line His love is stronger (than the power of death) . If you re yet to catch onto this versatile songwriting talent then The Medicine i
Reviewed by Tim Holden
Recorded at the Planetshakers regional conferences in the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore, this four-track EP was produced and mixed by Joth Hunt, who also leads the worship along with Sam Evans, BJ Pridham and Chelsi Nikkerud. There Is No One Like You opens with a high energy EDM feel before moving to the softer, synth-led dance beats of The Greatest . Above All Names is a slow building rock ballad that moves into more spontaneous worship and the EP closes with the more reflective piano-led Not Alone building to a powerful climax. Style-wise this is standard Planetshakers fare, layered unison vocals, pumping bass dance beats or rock power ballad with simple, easy to grasp lyrics that focus on Jesus rather than our response all wrapped up in great arrangements and production. It is very easy to listen to and even easier to get caught up in worship.
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Reviewed by Brendan O Regan
This is a pleasantly unusual EP from a South Jersey-based rock band. The female vocals (by Tiandra Jones) are light and self-assured, but by contrast underpinned by a progressive rock sound - driven largely by the insistent bass playing of Ahmad Sanon and Alan Wilkins, especially on the opening track I Am Free , a declaration of confident faith. This is followed by a short instrumental, progressive rock style, but no self-respecting prog rock band would stand over a track one minute 17seconds long - even the solos would last longer! (Admittedly they make up for this somewhat as they play out the final track.) It Will Be Alright is a lighter piece with an emphasis on joy and a welcome reassurance about a brighter day , and there s no doubt about the source of the optimism - after redemption there s forgiveness. In case listeners were concerned it would get too happy-clappy the next song, Stand , tells the story of someone with their back against th