Music Minute: World-Series Pinch-hitting Intern Edition!

Hey guys, Jen here! I've been in a bit of a panic these days to get some things caught up around the ec hallways. Luckily our awesome intern Chansin has agreed to pinch-hit for me. So without further rain delay, here she is!

What’s New: Screamo fans will be happy that Emery releases While Broken Hearts Prevail today. Andrew Peterson’s mellow tunes on his recent release, Resurrection Letters, Vol. II, reached No. 3 in the iTunes top downloaded Christian albums chart. For fans of Switchfoot and Relient K, you’ll also like Portland band Ruth. They just came out with their sophomore album, Anorak.

What We Like:

Perhaps you’ve heard of Hillsong, Australia’s largest evangelical church. They’ve produced top-selling worship albums of the music they use in their services. Yesterday a sister church in England, Hillsong London, released its fourth album, Hail to the King. With thirteen new songs (two of which were co-written with Israel Houghton), you can bet some of these tunes might be sung in American churches pretty soon. If you like contemporary worship music at all, this CD is for you. You Are Here is one of my favorites because it’s a simple reminder that God is near, even at this very moment. Check it out.



Shane & Shane released their first-ever Christmas album a couple weeks ago. Halloween hasn’t even happened yet, but who can help but be excited about Christmas music … especially from this awesome acoustic duo? The album features your favorite Christmas songs like "O Holy Night," "White Christmas," and "It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas." I love it that they didn’t feel they had to only sing Christian carols. On Glory in The Highest the guys sound the same as they always have – which means you’re going to love them. Our ec pick? "It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas."



What we’re looking forward to: Jeremy Camp is releasing an album called Speaking Louder Than Before. He says it’s specifically aimed at youth … that means you! Maybe you’ve already heard one of the album’s songs, "There Will Be A Day," on the radio. You can download this inspiring, melodic song on iTunes right now and then get the entire cd on Nov. 25.



What we don’t like: Lukewarm coffee, hand-washing dishes, and too much homework.