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August 2003 in CCM

As The Swirling Eddies would say, they're bringing out the Big Guns this month.  How well will the new discs from veterans such as Amy Grant, Petra and CeCe Winans perform?  It is up to you guys.  As well, we get welcome discs from other veterans such as Kim Hill, John Michael Talbot and Shirley Caesar.  As if that wasn't enough, many bright young talents are putting out their new projects this month, as well: Jill Phillips, Rock N Roll Worship Circus, Holly Nelson and Ten Shekel Shirt, among the many.  Buzz is extremely high on Robert Randolph & The Family Band.  It sure seems that there should be something for everyone in August.

8-5-03

Jill Phillips - Writing On the Wall
Shaun Groves - Twilight 
The Juliana Theory - Live
Warren Barfield - Warren Barfield
 

8-12-03

Robert Randolph & The Family Band - Unclassified
Various (Maranatha) - Desperation
Songs4Worship - Devotion
Songs4Worship - Sanctuary
Dave Lubben - A Place Called Surrender 
Maranatha - Our Sunday Best Series
Detour 180 - Detour 180 
Number One Gun - Celebrate Mistakes 
Various (Curb Records) - Ultimate Christian Hits
Various (Curb Records) - Ultimate Hymns of Faith
Various (Curb Records) - Ultimate Songs of Faith & Inspiration
Various - Next Door Savior

8-19-03

Amy Grant - Simple Things
Various (Sparrow)  - It Takes 2: Duets & Collaborations
Virtue - Free
Gaither Vocal Band - Acapella
Vineyard - Lord Reign In Me
Petra - Jekyll & Hyde
Various - Festival Con Dios V.3
Mars Ill - Backbreakanomics
Passion - Sacred Revolution: One Day 03
Lamar Campbell & SOP - Confessions of a Worshipper
Stretch Arm Strong - Engage
John Michael Talbot - Signatures
Jimmy Fedd - I Find You
Charlie Hall - On The Road To Beautiful
Various (BEC Recordings) - Cheap Skates V.4
Beverly Crawford - Live: Family & Friends
RedCloud - Traveling Circus
New Direction - III
VIP Mass Choir featuring John P. Kee - The Power of Worship

8-26-03

CeCe Winans - Throne Room
Jamie Slocum - My Heart Knows
Ten Shekel Shirt - Risk
Rock N Roll Worship Circus - A Beautiful Glow
Kim Hill - Surrounded By Mercy
Karen Peck and the New River - For His Glory
Bishops of the Faith - Praise In The Pulpit
Holly Nelson - Leaving the Yard
Pigeon John - Pigeon John Is Dating Your Sister
Shirley Caesar - Greatest Gospel Hits

Nelson's 5 Nuggets for August:

1) Robert Randolph & The Family Band - Unclassified 
2) Rock N Roll Worship Circus - A Beautiful Glow
3) Ten Shekel Shirt - Risk
4) Amy Grant - Simple Things
5) Petra - Jekyll & Hyde

Coming Next Month

City On A Hill: The Gathering promises to close out the series in style.  Also, discs from Carman, Silers Bald, 4 Him & ZOEgirl.  And yes, for those keeping track, I did refer to Carman & The Swirling Eddies in the same update.  
 

Have a great month,
Jonathan Nelson