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May 11, 2021
We are part of an amazingly creative generation. Advances in technology have made it easier than ever to express ourselves through our favorite artistic mediums. Social media has given us an instant platform to share our creations with the world around us. Yet, all this creative freedom sometimes has surprising side effects for our mental and spiritual health. Our passion for creating can sometimes shift into anxiety and depression.
Recently, singer-songwriter John Mark McMillan released a new song, and talked about his struggles with anxiety in a Facebook post.
Anxiety. I try to control my world and since that is SUPREMELY not possible… I get anxiety. … Not to be irresponsible or dismissive, but I’m realizing when I “let go” of my ideals and ego, I also become much better at holding onto what I actually have – And that’s beautiful.
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