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Reviewed by Peter Timmis After 16 years and 12 albums these veterans of the US CCM scene release what is, undoubtedly, one of their finest albums to date. The Shelter was inspired by an old Irish proverb about finding shelter in community, which is relevant as Jars Of Clay have enlisted a small army of friends - including Amy Grant, David Crowder and Sara Groves - to perform on the record. The opening track Small Rebellions (featuring Brandon Heath) appears, on the surface, to be a delicate pop song but the chorus features lively bursts of electric guitar and the lyrics, If our days could be filled with small rebellions/Senseless, brutal acts of kindness from us all verge on revolutionary. Third Day s Mac Powell lends his rich tones to the country-esque shuffle of Eyes Wide Open , a track that also features Burlap To Cashmere, Derek Webb and an inspired bluegrass-style guitar solo. The highlight of the album though has to be Shelter where TobyMac, Brandon Heath and Au ....
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 Medic ....