January
and February 2002 New Music: How Do They Look?
By Josh McConnell
A lot of artists are releasing
albums at the start of 2002. Here is a look at some of the better known
January and February releases. Please note that the release dates may be
changed without notice.
January 2002
January 15th, 2002:
Gary Chapman - The Best
of Gary Chapman
Reunion Records
Unlike other greatest hit
albums, Gary Chapman has a fairly short one, with only ten tracks most
likely aimed at those who don’t have some of his past albums, or diehard
fans. Gary will also be releasing a new album in February.
Pam & Dodi - Self
titled
MCA
Pam & Dodi’s debut project
has twelve tracks with an R&B sound. This is an album for the fans
of bands like Trinity 5:7 and Out Of Eden.
January 29th, 2002:
Various Artists - Any
Given Day Volume 3 Old Soul For New Voices
BEC Recordings
The third release of the
Any Given Day series, this album has thirteen worship songs that include
“There Is None Like You,” “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” and “How Great Thou
Art.”
Helen Baylor - Take It
Up
Diadem Records
Helen Baylor is back with
ten R&B tracks that include duets with Bob Carlise and Marvin Winans.
Parachute Band - Amazing
Here To Him Records
Hailing from New Zealand,
this Praise and Worship band’s fifth album has eleven tracks with some
of the best songwriting from down under. As MusicForce puts it,
it contains “styles ranging from punchy R&B and edgy guitar praise
to soulful heartfelt worship ballads.”
Out Of Eden - This Is
Your Life
Gotee Records
Out of Eden is the best
selling girl group in Christian Music. With their R&B sound, Out Of
Eden’s eleven-track release is no doubt the most anticipated album of January.
February 2002
February 5th, 2002:
Gary Chapman - Circles
and Seasons
Crowne Music Group
Following less then a month
after his greatest hits release, Gary Chapman will bring to stores ten
brand new tracks. Circles and Seasons makes two great months in
a row for Gary Chapman fans.
Mary Mary - Happy
Word Records
Happy is the follow
up to Mary Mary’s debut album Thankful.
Various Artists - Wow
Worship 2002
Verity Records
Wow Worship is back, with
two discs full of the year’s best Gospel songs. A must-have for those who
like Gospel music.
New Breed - Stop the Music
(Note: This album MAY get pushed back to a February 12th release date)
Uprok Records
Two members of Tunnel Rats,
brother and sister, will be releasing their album Stop the Music
this February. With eighteen tracks, this album will meet hardcore hip-hop
fan’s needs.
February 12th, 2002:
(Various Artists) Your
Love Broke Through: The Worship Songs Of Keith Green
Sparrow Records
Today's favorite pop and
worship artists honor a Christian music pioneer on Your Love Broke Through:
The Worship Songs of Keith Green. It features all-new recordings from
Michael W. Smith, Rebecca St. James, Twila Paris, Martin Smith (Delirous?),
Darlene Zschech, and more.
The Normals - A Place
Where You Belong
ForeFront Records
This eleven-track soft rock
album is The Normals’ third release, and will be one worth watching.
February 19th, 2002:
Various Artists - City
On a Hill: Sing Alleluia
Essential Records
The sequel to City On
a Hill, this worship album brings together some of Christian Music’s
top artists on 13 tracks. The artists include Jennifer Knapp, FFH, Jars
Of Clay, Bebo Norman, Mac Powell, Nichole Nordeman, and more.
Kirk Franklin - The Rebirth
of Kirk Franklin
B-Rite Records
Kirk Franklin, one of the
biggest names in Christian Music, will have a new album hitting stores
soon. Judging from the title, the only question is what could be in store
this time around?
February 26th, 2002:
Jake - Army of Love
Reunion Records
Hailing from Canada, Jake’s
second album is even better then their first one. Songs that have catchy
tunes and great lyrics like “Army Of Love,” “Crazy,” “Take A Ride,” make
Army
of Love one of 2002’s best releases. Highly recommended.
Plus One - Obvious
Atlantic Records
One of themost anticipated
album of 2002, Obvious could be another of 2002’s best releases.
If the rest of the album sounds anything like the first single off the
album, “Camouflaged,” it will beat their debut album, The Promise,
by far! Another highly recommended album.
Rebecca St. James - Worship
God
ForeFront Records
Rebecca’s sixth project,
Worship
God, will be another must-have for fans of her music when it hits shelves
this February.
Delirious? - Audio Lessonover?
Sparrow Records
Releasing in North America
almost five months after their two disc greatest hits album, Deeper:
The D:finitive Worship Experience, Audio Lessonover? has 13
brand new tracks that include “Take Me Away,” “Alien,” and “America.” This
album released in the UK a number of months ago, but those who didn’t pick
up then should pick it up now.
Various Artists - The
Wonderful Cross
Sparrow Records
An eleven track worship
album featuring Matt Redman, Tim Hughes, Michelle Tumes, Paul Oakley, Delirious?,
and more.
Josh’s Top Picks of
January and February 2002:
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Plus One - Obvious
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Jake - Army of Love
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City On a Hill: Sing Alleluia
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Delirious? - Audio Lessonover?
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The Normals - A Place Where
You Belong
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