Music Minute

During the third week in April, pretty much everybody who works in Christian music is working on the Dove awards in some form or other—publicist, artists, magazine editors, and managers work on artist interviews, showcases, and meet-and-greets—so we're pretty impressed with anybody who also releases an album that week. But that's exactly what Jars of Clay did, and you really need to check their album out.

The Long Fall Back to Earth is full of beautiful, sparkling rock songs. Snappy beats, a lovely, clear electric guitar and stacks of voices make "Heart" an early favorite on this record. And if you picture yourself sitting on a dock down by the lake, with the sun shining on your face and the smell of water and sand in your nose, that's a pretty good picture of how "There Might Be A Light" sounds. Overall, the album reminds us a lot of Sigur Rós—in a good way. Have a listen, y'all! I'll link you to "Hero," but you can find the rest of the album at the iTunes store, too.



It's getting closer and closer to summer. What are your favorite warm-weather tunes? You know, the songs that make you think of summer, even in the middle of winter. Some choices are obvious, like The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, others, not so much. Leave us a comment with your favorite summertime music!