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CD Giveaway - Shevyn Roberts, "Superstitious"Contest - Jun 19, 2013
This young woman of many talents sets her sights on music with her debut EP.

CD Giveaway - Rebecca Moreland, "Far From Heaven"Contest - Jun 12, 2013
Rebecca Moreland showcases her powerful voice and soulful presence on these five songs.

CD Giveaway - "The Freewheelin' Dan Miraldi" EPContest - Jun 4, 2013
This special collection showcases his more acoustic side, but it's still an appropriate title for this energetic set.

Shevyn Roberts, "Superstitious" EPMusic Review - Jun 3, 2013
The best thing I can say about this six-song EP is its not horrible (except for the last song, which is). As a whole it is certainly dance-worthy with the real irritant being that it feels like it is not a true showcase of Roberts' talent.

Digital Music Giveaway - JT Spangler, "What's a Little Heartbreak"Contest - May 30, 2013
It's soul on a pop framework for the Hammond, Louisiana native's debut album.

CD Giveaway - Jenn Summers, "When Life Gives You Lemons"Contest - May 28, 2013
Summers has your collection of uplifting tunes for summer!

CD Giveaway - Ready for the Sunshine: Indie Artists for the Smile TrainContest - May 27, 2013
Hopeful, accessible indie songs for an admirable cause.

Book Giveaway - How to Raise Selfless Kids in a Self-Centered WorldContest - May 23, 2013
Creative ideas, real-life stories, and scriptural guidance about how to be a family that puts others first.

Star Trek Into Darkness 3-D [Spoiler-Free]Movie Review - May 16, 2013
For those acclimated to J.J. Abrams' dumbed-down Star Trek universe, this film delivers on the entertainment. For those steeped in Trek lore, the subtitle and tone is an ominous departure from series creator Gene Roddenberry's vision of an optimistic future.

CD Giveaway - Paper Bird, "Rooms"Contest - May 13, 2013
Drifting ever so slightly away from traditional folk music, this Colorado band delivers harmony and energy aplenty.

CD Giveaway - Breaking Laces, "Come Get Some"Contest - Apr 29, 2013
Rock quirky, humorous and catchy is what this Brooklyn band serves.

CD Giveaway - Terry Boch, "Something Better"Contest - Apr 24, 2013
Juggling the demands of motherhood and marriage with her love of singing and songwriting, Terry Boch makes a statement of faith with bold assurance.

CD Giveaway - Let It Roll: Songs by George HarrisonContest - Apr 16, 2013
Enter our contest for your chance to win the former Beatle’s first-ever career-spanning solo hits collection!

CD Giveaway - Emerson Hart, "Cigarettes & Gasoline"Contest - Apr 10, 2013
The Tonic frontman hits the olfactory and sonic senses with his solo debut.

CD Giveaway - Imani Winds, "Terra Incognita"Contest - Apr 3, 2013
Let Imani Winds take you to an unknown land in chamber music interpretation.

CD Giveaway - Mighty Fairly, "Big Words and Power Chords"Contest - Mar 30, 2013
Devoid of angst, the music is bright, the lyrics strong and the harmonies rich on this hook-laden indie-pop.

CD Giveaway - Night Ranger, "Hole in the Sun"Contest - Mar 28, 2013
The melodic hard rock band celebrates its 25th anniversary with new music.

Sweden Teenager Amanda Mair - Debut CD GiveawayContest - Mar 21, 2013
Scandinavians and pop music collide in sweet synth songcraft.

CD Giveaway - The David Mayfield Parade, "Good Man Down"Contest - Mar 18, 2013
Funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign, this sophomore release proves in action and title that you can't keep a Good Man Down.

CD Giveaway - Take 6, "One"Contest - Mar 9, 2013
Here's your chance to win one from Take 6... literally!

CD Giveaway - Lizanne Knott, "Standing in the English Rain"Contest - Mar 5, 2013
That Knott in your stomach is just good songwriting, and you can win this Philly native's latest CD by entering our contest.

CD Giveaway - Todd May, "Rickenbacker Girls"Contest - Feb 18, 2013
The Mooncussers songwriter pays homage to all those pilots’ daughters he got to know growing up near Ohio’s Rickenbacker Air Force Base. "Some were expressive. Some were guarded. And they always had to leave. They always went away.”

DVD Giveaway - Beautiful BoyContest - Feb 16, 2013
Their son perpetrated a college massacre. How will they live on when their world has died?

CD Giveaway - The Nadas, "Lovejoy Revival"Contest - Feb 10, 2013
You don't know nada? Well, you can change that if you win our contest... enter now!

CD Giveaway - Tim Mahoney Band, "Shine Through"Contest - Feb 6, 2013
He has one, Adam Levine knows it, and Tim Mahoney has fun with it.

CD Giveaway - Fat Opie, "Victoryville"Contest - Jan 30, 2013
Victoryville is an apt title for the winner of this contest... enter now!

CD Giveaway - Candice Night, "Reflections"Contest - Jan 22, 2013
Candice Night of Blackmore's Night offers her "reflections" apart from Richie Blackmore's project.

Delta Goodrem, "Wish You Were Here" EPMusic Review - Jan 20, 2013
Mining personal heartache with the lump-in-your-throat title track, this extended play from Aussie native Delta Goodrem also features a couple of previously unreleased songs and a dance-along version of her hit, "Sitting on Top of the World," showing why she ought to be heard more outside her native country.

Whitney Mann, "This Little Light of Mine" EPMusic Review - Jan 19, 2013
It seems the cruelest thing that Whitney Mann shares her time, talent, and treasure in such a small dose on this three-song day trip through classic country.

Blackmore's Night, "A Knight in York"Music Review - Jan 18, 2013
For those not acquainted with the Renaissance era music of Blackmore's Night, this live performance is a good entry point even if it does focus on newer material in the group's output.

The Faults, "Patients" EPMusic Review - Jan 17, 2013
Without the Strokes there wouldn't be the Faults, who pretty much replicate their lo-fi do-it-yourself unembellished rock with less-than-interesting results.

CD Giveaway - A Fragile Tomorrow, "Be Nice Be Careful"Contest - Jan 17, 2013
Win the latest power pop from this (literal) band of brothers... enter our contest now!

Sarah Fimm, "Barn Sessions" EPMusic Review - Jan 16, 2013
Barn Sessions is exactly what you think it is: live performance in a natural environment with the intention of making music that doesn't hide behind technology.

Screeching Weasel, "Carnival of Schadenfreude" EPMusic Review - Jan 15, 2013
Ben Weasel's predictably pissed off in the title track -- his commentary on the band's current turbulent events -- but while the quick set is brutal in pace and attitude, it's not without wit amid its sarcasm.

A Pink, "Seven Springs of A Pink"Music Review - Jan 14, 2013
These K-pop rookies are distinguished by their throwback approach reminiscent of first generation girl groups. Their debut mini album goes for the freshness of spring, presenting precious rather than provocative.

Dum Dum Girls, "He Gets Me High" EPMusic Review - Jan 13, 2013
Refining and expanding their sound on this four-song follow-up to their noise-pop debut would seem to be a smart smart career move for Dum Dum Girls.

Chelsea Korka, "The E.P."Music Review - Jan 12, 2013
The title could stand for "Extended Party" as the former Paradiso Girl pumps out five songs of melody 'n' dubstep club fodder with an unexpected romantic streak running through it.

KARA, "Jet Coaster Love"Music Review - Jan 11, 2013
The five-member South Korean girl group Kara continues their dominance abroad with their third Japanese single zooming to the top of the charts. Going in a more J-pop direction, the tune has a carefree spirit and invites listeners to ˇ°fall in love.ˇ±

CD Giveaway - Jacob and the Good People, "I Am Jacob"Contest - Jan 11, 2013
Jacob Blazer and the good people in his band offer a collection of blithesome acoustic fare.

Sky Ferreira, "As If!" EPMusic Review - Jan 10, 2013
With premature world-weariness, free-spirited Sky Ferreira sings that love, sex, and God are great on this collection of lusty dance-floor electronica.

Jennette McCurdy, "Not That Far Away" EPMusic Review - Jan 9, 2013
iCarly's Vicki Lawrence-like sidekick chooses the country over teen pop and it's a nice fit.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., "Horse Power" EPMusic Review - Jan 8, 2013
If they don't get sued by the real NASCAR driver, they can get a lot of mileage out of the breezy and incomparable style this Motor City duo has developed on their debut EP.

Renee Olstead, "Skylark"Music Review - Jan 7, 2013
Originals blend seamlessly with modern classics and standards, all delivered with bluesy jazz fervor... by a teenager.

CD Giveaway - Charlie Parr, "Barnswallow"Contest - Jan 7, 2013
The roots music runs deep and personal on the Minnesota based folk artist's newest.

Cascada, "Evacuate the Dancefloor" Club Promo CD SingleMusic Review - Jan 6, 2013
German Eurodance innovators Cascada knock-off Lady Gaga with this transition to a more electro-pop oriented mainstream sound. Misguided naming aside, putting this on full-blast will do anything but what the title suggests.

Stars on 45, "Stars on 45 (2011 Remixes)"Music Review - Jan 5, 2013
Stars on 45 popularized the medley format in the early '80s and those who still know what "on 45" means might not find this batch of house remixes terribly worthy of attention. For the rest, you'll hear unique beats for various dance floor situations where the Dutch novelty act's signature sound makes but a passing glance.

Space Girls Planet, "Kirameki"Music Review - Jan 4, 2013
The J-Pop dance vocal unit's second single release is not quite out-of-this-world, but the music of Space Girls Planet certainly has universal appeal.

Delfina, "Window" EPMusic Review - Jan 3, 2013
Delfina pretty much had me from the get-go with her hot buttered rum vocals, vulnerability, and ease of delivery, but she really sparkles and shines with an enrapturing Steve Earle cover.

Celeste Kellogg, "This Is Where I Wanna Be"Music Review - Jan 2, 2013
A budding songwriter and actress, young Celeste Kellogg is full of raw talent, exhibited on these nine original country/pop songs.

Avengers Erasers GiveawayContest - Jan 2, 2013
The Avengers are ready to erase away your mistakes when called upon!

Issa, "Sign of Angels"Music Review - Jan 1, 2013
I didn't realize how much I missed solid, crunchy melodic rock until I heard Issa. It's Scandi-lously good!

Carly Rae Jepsen, "Curiosity" EPMusic Review - Dec 31, 2012
The monster success of "Call Me Maybe" may have sealed her stylistic choice for the foreseeable future, but this six-song EP convincingly shows that she can pull off this bubblegum pop.

Orange Caramel, "Lipstick"Music Review - Dec 28, 2012
What began as a goofy sub-unit of South Korean girl group After School has emerged into a viable identity, and their first full-length album works because of its diverse mix of group vocals and solo tracks.

Madi Diaz, "Far From Things That We Know" EPMusic Review - Dec 27, 2012
Madi Diaz took a circuitous route to becoming a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, making this EP an apt title for a trio of distinct stylistic nuggets that whet the appetite for a larger meal.

"Anticipation of Season 12" American Idol Collectible Cards GiveawayContest - Dec 25, 2012
You’ve watched the show, heard the songs, cheered on the contestants... and now you can collect the trading cards!

The Iveys, "Christmas"Music Review - Dec 25, 2012
Have an Iveys Christmas with this relaxing collection for the holiday season mixing standards and non-standards (including a laudable original) with equally harmonious results.

Alex Masters, "Twelve in Twelve" [December Song: "My Heart Breaking"]Music Review - Dec 24, 2012
Alex Masters ends her yearlong one-song-a-month project with a tune as dark as the cover image of two vehicles about to collide.

DVD Giveaway - The Beach Boys 50: Live in ConcertContest - Dec 19, 2012
These beach men have been catching a wave for fifty years and you can join in the fun if you're our contest winner!

DVD Giveaway - Mankind: The Story of All of UsContest - Dec 16, 2012
Flawed and revisionist? Find out for yourself by entering our contest for your chance to win!

DVD Giveaway - Duck Dynasty: Season OneContest - Dec 14, 2012
Get a rags-to-riches dose of reality with these duck call millionaires.

DVD Giveaway - The Beach Boys 50: Doin' It AgainContest - Dec 13, 2012
After 50 years they're doin' it again with a worldwide tour and first album of new material in two decades.

Christmas Music Giveaway - Margo Rey, "This Holiday Night"Contest - Dec 12, 2012
A jazzy "Toyland" and snazzy "Silent Night" joins her traditional-feeling original composition.

Holiday Music Giveaway - Bunny Sigler, "When You're in Love at Christmas Time"Contest - Dec 11, 2012
Have yourself a soulful little Christmas by soothing the senses and cranking up the nostalgia.

Holiday Music Giveaway - Shauna Burns, "A Winter Gathering"Contest - Dec 7, 2012
An ethereal soundscape of cozy Christmas music brimming with Celtic overtones.

Erica Lane, "A Merry Little Christmas" EPMusic Review - Dec 4, 2012
This lovely six-song EP may be a little uneven, but to spend time with Erica Lane singing to you is a gift that keeps on giving.

Holiday Music Giveaway - SPiN, "Christmas Time Again"Contest - Nov 29, 2012
"I promise I'll be good next year" SPiN sings on their brand new original Christmas song, but you can hear all about it this year if you're the winner of our contest... enter now!

Christina Perri, "A Very Merry Perri Christmas"Music Review - Nov 24, 2012
With vocals eerily imitative of Karen Carpenter, mixing these tunes in with your regular holiday listening is practically essential.

Various Artists, "Holidays Rule"Music Review - Nov 23, 2012
Holidays Rules succeeds in introducing some classic tunes to a new audience via new artists and while there may not be anything that particularly stands the test of time, it is a cohesive collection that would be a fine addition to your holiday rotation.

CD Giveaway - Dolls on Fire, "Ladies and Gentlemen ..."Contest - Nov 19, 2012
Heartland synth-pop for ladies and gentlemen everywhere.

Digital Music Giveaway - SPiN, "The Scream Inside"Contest - Nov 15, 2012
This Philly rock band will help you find the scream inside with synthesizers like Styx's "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" is going to bust out at any moment.

CD Giveaway - War Poets, "Dulce et Decorum Est"Contest - Nov 13, 2012
It is sweet and right to send you this album if you are our contest winner!

CD Giveaway - Chipmunks ChristmasContest - Nov 12, 2012
No Christmas season should pass by without Ross Bagdasarian, Sr.'s anthropomorphic chipmunks Alvin, Simon, and Theodore.

CD Giveaway - A Clever Con, "Mannequin Love: Part 1"Contest - Nov 8, 2012
The Jersey boys are back with seven new songs and a seriously mistitled Walking Dead homage.

CD Giveaway - Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer, "Seed of a Pine"Contest - Nov 3, 2012
The fruit of a collaborative effort between Arizona musicians, it's modern Americana with an attention to nature.

Grafta, "Trapped" EPMusic Review - Oct 29, 2012
This four-track EP is a fine introductory exhibit of a developing dubstep artist honing his craft, whether Brian Bolland knows his artwork is being used or not.

American Pinup, "The End of the World" EPMusic Review - Oct 28, 2012
American Pinup can come across as just another pop punk band, but their musical variety and superior female vocals establishes genuine excitement for their next full length record slated for the spring of 2013.

KARA, "Electric Boy" CD SingleMusic Review - Oct 24, 2012
The Korean pop girl group's 7th Japanese single is what it is -- trivial pop with young vocals and burgeoning sex appeal.

CD Giveaway - Erina Mano, "Love & Peace = Paradise"Contest - Oct 24, 2012
Oh, Mano! Have we got a contest for you! J-pop at its cutest!

Best of Bond… James Bond 2-CD "50 Years - 50 Tracks" GiveawayContest - Oct 15, 2012
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the film franchise featuring a certain fictional British Secret Service agent. Win this special set with theme songs from all 22 official Bond films plus an additional disc with several integral score pieces.

CD Giveaway - SKE48, “Kiss Datte Hidarikiki”Contest - Oct 13, 2012
Enter our contest for your chance to win the new #1 single by J-pop idol girl group SKE48!

Jackie Evancho, "Songs from the Silver Screen"Music Review - Oct 11, 2012
Pre-teen phenomenon Jackie Evancho goes to the movies with her classical-crossover artistry, showing signs of growing up in both her technical skill and song selection.

The Eugene Smiles Project Sticker GiveawayContest - Oct 9, 2012
Advertise this band on the rise!

Various Artists, "Frankenweenie Unleashed!" Music Inspired by the Motion PictureMusic Review - Oct 9, 2012
It may not be filled with songs you'll hear in the film, but the themes of friendship, isolation, resurrection, and love give this compilation a cohesiveness in tune with the plot -- just the kind of thing you'd expect of a soundtrack.

CD Giveaway - Trapper Schoepp & the Shades, "Run, Engine, Run"Contest - Oct 6, 2012
Trapper, his brother Tanner, and the rest of their band the Shades offer this album as a love letter to their beloved home state of Wisconsin.

Alex Masters, "Twelve in Twelve" [October Song: "Sirens"]Music Review - Oct 3, 2012
Alex Masters is hitting the home stretch on her one-song-a-month project with a cautionary tale to listen to the warning signs in pursuit of love.

The Jeff Healey Band: Live in Belgium [DVD+CD]Music Review - Oct 1, 2012
The novelty of blind blues rocker is overshadowed by the extent of his talent as shown in this set recorded at the 1993 Peer Blues Festival.

CD Giveaway - Owl City, "The Midsummer Station"Contest - Sep 28, 2012
Collaboration is the name of the game on Adam Young's fourth release as the one-man electronica musical project named Owl City.

Erina Mano, "Song for the DATE" (CD Single)Music Review - Sep 27, 2012
The 12th single by graduating Hello! Project pop star Erina Mano features a beat that doesn't match up with the nostalgic subject matter, but is nevertheless a dance floor delight.

Jeremy Camp, "Christmas: God with Us"Music Review - Sep 25, 2012
On the CCM mainstay's first full-length holiday release the general impression is left that this is really just a corporate worship album that just happens to be made up of Christmas songs.

CD Giveaway - Kenny G & Rahul Sharma, "Namaste"Contest - Sep 24, 2012
Hypnotic, melodious grooves of the timeless and delicate sound of the santoor are combined with the strong, powerful tunes of the saxophone.

Delilah, "Love You So" EPMusic Review - Sep 22, 2012
For a hypnotic mélange of Amy Winehouse and Sade low-key allurement, Delilah's voice transcends the boilerplate material and establishes her as a talent on the rise.

CD Giveaway - Dreams of the San Joaquin (Randy Sharp, Jack Wesley Routh, Sharon Bays and Maia Sharp)Contest - Sep 20, 2012
Enter our contest for the chance to win an album that honors the stories and musical styles of the massive valley that first welcomed the Dust Bowl refugees and migrant workers amid the economic strife of the 1930s and 1940s.

CD Giveaway - From Love, By Love, For LoveContest - Sep 17, 2012
Enter our contest for the chance to tackle some of the most difficult topics in search of authentic love.

CD Giveaway - Bedhed and Blondy, "Down South"Contest - Sep 11, 2012
The Nashville based duo aims to "buck" the trend of categorizing music. They call it "Neo South," it's good, and that's all you need to know.

CD Giveaway - Forest Sun, "Just Begun"Contest - Sep 8, 2012
When Forest Sun hung out in Tucson to write songs, his new album took on a distinctive desert flavor.

Book Giveaway - Guardian (A Halflings Novel) by Heather BurchContest - Sep 4, 2012
The Halflings: half human, half angel... all trouble.

CD Giveaway - Brian Lisik, "The Mess That Money Could Buy"Contest - Sep 2, 2012
Imagine Leonard Cohen fronting Old 97's. Now enter our contest for your chance to hear it.

CD Giveaway - Mason Brothers, "Ghost Season"Contest - Sep 1, 2012
Full-band orchestrations progress from the subtle, finger-picking folk of their debut.

CD Giveaway - Kenny G & Rahul Sharma, "Namaste"Contest - Aug 20, 2012
Hypnotic, melodious grooves of the timeless and delicate sound of the santoor are combined with the strong, powerful tunes of the saxophone.

DVD Giveaway - Shanghai KissContest - Aug 11, 2012
Blonde jailbait or Chinese beauty... which will he choose?

CD Giveaway - Casey AbramsContest - Aug 8, 2012
Win the new album from the American Idol season 10 finalist!

CD Giveaway - Jasmine, "The Next Me"Contest - Aug 1, 2012
Keep it holy with iShine teenager Jasmine.

CD Giveaway - Starroy, "Ocho for Willow"Contest - Jul 26, 2012
The road to country fried psychedelic rock 'n' roll is paved with the winning entrant, so sign up for your chance!

DVD Giveaway - Fast GirlContest - Jul 23, 2012
Alex is a female race car driver in a male-dominated sport. Can she keep pace?

CD Giveaway - Kenny G & Rahul Sharma, "Namaste"Contest - Jul 18, 2012
Hypnotic, melodious grooves of the timeless and delicate sound of the santoor are combined with the strong, powerful tunes of the saxophone.

CD Giveaway - C-Leb & the Kettle Black, "The Kettle Black"Contest - Jul 15, 2012
Throaty blues, wicked slide guitar, and honky tonk harmonica pummel the senses.

iShine Live! DVD GiveawayContest - Jul 14, 2012
Teaching kids to find their identity in Christ through music.

CD Giveaway - Dan Miraldi, "Sugar & Adrenaline"Contest - Jul 12, 2012
The title of the young Cleveland rocker's newest clues you in on the variety you can expect.

The Jeff Healey Band: Live in Belgium DVD/CD GiveawayContest - Jul 9, 2012
Prime blues from a talent gone too soon.

CD Giveaway - Brian James, "The Wild and Free EP"Contest - Jul 6, 2012
Howlin' harmonica and benign banjo spark these five unpolished tunes.

DVD Giveaway - Sydney WhiteContest - Jul 3, 2012
The wicked Witchburn thwarts college princess White until the seven dorks help her snag a Prince.

CD Giveaway - Jesse Terry, "Empty Seat on a Plane"Contest - Jun 30, 2012
"Less is more" for this New York based singer-songwriter's second album, and that's a good thing.

CD Giveaway - Ben Levin Group, "Invisible Paradise"Contest - Jun 29, 2012
Enter our contest your chance to win some music that wants to punch you in the face.

CD Giveaway - Casey AbramsContest - Jun 22, 2012
Win the new album from the American Idol season 10 finalist!

CD Giveaway - Andrew Leahey & the HomesteadContest - Jun 21, 2012
It's like listening to Steve Earle's long-lost, less messed-up cousin.

CD Giveaway - Anberlin, "Cities"Contest - Jun 19, 2012
Take a hammerin' urban trip without all the navel-gazing.

Book Giveaway - Losing My Brotherhood: a collection of poems by Bobby LongContest - Jun 14, 2012
British singer-songwriter Bobby Long uses time traveling between tour stops to craft new music and write prose. Enter our contest for your chance to win his first book of poetry!

CD Giveaway - Falling Up, "Exit Lights"Contest - Jun 11, 2012
Experience the "experimental" in experimental rock by entering our contest for your chance to win this remix album.

CD Giveaway - Circleslide, "Uncommon Days"Contest - Jun 2, 2012
In the midst of the bad news in the world "uncommon grace abounds for these uncommon days."

CD Giveaway - Mark Bates, "Night Songs"Contest - May 29, 2012
Think "How Good You Look" if you win Mark's 2nd album... Enter now!

CD Giveaway - AKB48, "Give Me Five!"Contest - May 20, 2012
"Give Me Five!" says the forty-eight member Japanese girl idol group on their 25th major single.

CD Giveaway - Lynn Taylor, "BarFly"Contest - May 15, 2012
He left the ragtag string band Felix Wiley, but the music wouldn't leave him alone.

CD Giveaway - MercyMe, "The Hurt & The Healer"Contest - May 13, 2012
The theme of their 7th album is "the deep need for healing and the God who provides it." Enter now for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - NMB48, "Junjou U-19"Contest - May 10, 2012
Add some speedy J-pop to your collection with the idol group's third single.

DVD Giveaway - Carl Palmer Drum SolosContest - May 6, 2012
You wanna be the best? Learn from the best! That's what you'll get from this instructional drum DVD.

CD Giveaway - Relient K, "Forget and Not Slow Down"Contest - Apr 27, 2012
Nothing spurs creativity like a good ol' break-up.

CD Giveaway - Geoffrey AndrewsContest - Apr 23, 2012
This Texas-born singer and songwriter pens tunes about his life struggles and reliance on God through it all.

Katia Nicole, "Best Friend!" Digital SingleMusic Review - Apr 12, 2012
With her debut single, this 13-year-old hopes to branch out her repertoire beyond an impressive dance career and forays into acting.

DVD Giveaway - The Son of No OneContest - Apr 10, 2012
Enter our contest for your chance to win this police thriller starring Channing Tatum, Katie Holmes, Al Pacino, Ray Liotta, Juliette Binoche, and Tracy Morgan!

CD Giveaway - Stolen Rhodes, "Falling off the Edge"Contest - Apr 7, 2012
It's youthful classic rock, and who can resist that? Enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Tommy Womack, "Now What!"Contest - Apr 4, 2012
This is what happens when your career send-off finds success.

CD Giveaway - Mirror Mirror (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Contest - Mar 31, 2012
The daughter of Phil Collins lights up this soundtrack to the comedic rework of the Snow White story.

CD Giveaway - Wynonna, "Love Heals"Contest - Mar 25, 2012
A collection of Wynonna’s top singles calls attention to the Wounded Warrior Project.

CD Giveaway - Treasa Levasseur, "Broad"Contest - Mar 22, 2012
Toronto's non-shrinking violet named her blues-based third album as much for her personality as for her artistic reach.

DVD Giveaway - Louie Giglio - Passion Talk Series: Symphony (I Lift My Hands)Contest - Mar 16, 2012
Acclaimed speaker and pastor Louie Giglio takes viewers from the ends of the universe to the depths of the seas and shows how all of creation is united in their praise of the Creator.

CD Giveaway - VA, "Act of Valor - The Album"Contest - Mar 13, 2012
Country stars line up to give voice to the action-thriller starring actual active duty U.S. Navy SEALs.

DVD Giveaway - "Taylor Swift - American Beauty: Unauthorized"Contest - Mar 9, 2012
For those who wondered how the young country music star's talent was nurtured and discovered growing up, this biographical movie seeks to fill in the picture.

CD Giveaway - Cathy Jordan, "All the Way Home"Contest - Mar 5, 2012
The long time member of traditional Irish band Dervish shows a personal side with sounds from her childhood.

CD Giveaway - Air Supply, "Mumbo Jumbo"Contest - Mar 1, 2012
They are "Two Less Lonely People in the World" because the Australian soft rock duo has been making great romantic music for decades.

CD Giveaway - The Iveys, "Days & Nights" EPContest - Feb 24, 2012
Things are a little extra spicy on the sibling trio's new record.

Bryan Adams, "Cuts Like a Knife" [24 KT Gold Limited, Numbered Edition CD]Music Review - Feb 24, 2012
This third album from the Canadian rocker was the one that put him on the map. It was on this album that Adams settled on a style that suited him, and one that would carry him through much success in the next couple of decades. This limited numbered digitally remastered 24kt gold disc pressing gives a bolder and brighter sound to this 1983 set.

CD Giveaway - Mary Black, "Stories From the Steeples"Contest - Feb 23, 2012
Enter our contest for storytelling songs including a good old-fashioned murder ballad.

"Cornflower Blue--Electric Folk" Double-Sided Beverage Coaster GiveawayContest - Feb 22, 2012
Promote their just-released second album by displaying this eye-catching collectible!

Alex Masters, "Twelve in Twelve" [February Song: "You Could’ve Kissed Me By Now"]Music Review - Feb 20, 2012
Alex Masters and her "brand new song, every month, for a year" project ushers in her birthday month with a celebratory "happy, upbeat, energetic song" of well-crafted country pop.

CD Giveaway - Brad Brooks, "Harmony of Passing Light"Contest - Feb 18, 2012
There's nothing quite like "Ex-Stripper Librarian" on the new record, but it's still a potentially weird journey.

CD Giveaway - Erik Brandt, "The Long Winter"Contest - Feb 13, 2012
The Twin Cities multi-instrumentalist goes (mostly) without his Urban Hillbilly Quartet for his third solo record.

Whitney Houston: Bittersweet Memories, That Is All I'm Taking With Me (1963-2012)Obituary - Feb 12, 2012
The greatest voice of all is silenced on the eve of music's biggest night.

Horror DVD Giveaway - Donner PassContest - Feb 6, 2012
You know how these go: randy teens + remote cabin and copulation = horrible deaths. But "Donner Pass" is an above-average slasher film and worth the trip.

CD Giveaway - Russell Howard, "City Heart"Contest - Feb 4, 2012
The fruit of a Kickstarter campaign started in August 2010, Charlotte based and Dallas bred singer/songwriter Russell Howard presents six tracks of acoustic delight.

CD Giveaway - Newsboys, "God's Not Dead"Contest - Feb 2, 2012
With a chart-topping single, "God's Not Dead (Like A Lion)," the Newsboys present their third rock-driven modern worship project.

CD Giveaway - Tumbledown House, "Fables and Falsehoods"Contest - Jan 29, 2012
If you wondered what Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders would sound like singing saloon jazz, visit this Tumbledown House.

CD Giveaway - Martin Zellar & Hardways, "Roosters Crow"Contest - Jan 29, 2012
“I always hope for the best when I release a new CD,” says Zellar, “but mostly I hope it gets heard.”

CD Giveaway - Cornflower Blue, "Run Down the Rails"Contest - Jan 25, 2012
Some just enjoy making music, and the Canadian Americana/folk duo Cornflower Blue make that obvious.

CD Giveaway - Adam Burrows, "Tall Tales"Contest - Jan 16, 2012
Tall tales sung with idiosyncratic grace and finger-picking acumen.

CD Giveaway - Nathan Griffin, "Nathan Griffin"Contest - Jan 15, 2012
Enter our contest for your chance to win this spare set from Me and the Machine Records!

CD Giveaway - Charlie Parr, "Keep Your Hands on the Plow"Contest - Jan 12, 2012
Enter our contest for your chance to win this collection of (mostly) traditional gospel songs delivered with unique style and character.

DVD Giveaway - How Did It Feel..?Contest - Jan 4, 2012
Down-on-his-luck playwright. His successful wife. Her crazy, overtly sexual live-in sister. What could possibly go wrong?

The Redfeld Ensemble, featuring Kristi Holden, "Music From The Twilight Saga For Chamber Orchestra"Music Review - Dec 29, 2011
It's hard to imagine this will appeal to the same audience that fancies the likes of Muse or Death Cab For Cutie found on the motion picture soundtracks, but then I've routinely underestimated the zealotry for this series, and that may include both Team Edward and Team Jacob clamoring for this collection.

DVD Giveaway - The Comedy Bus Presents: Cracked UpContest - Dec 29, 2011
Catch this bus for bemusement!

Lady Antebellum, "Own the Night"Music Review - Dec 28, 2011
Lady A's third album is a nice, inconspicuous record amid high expectations, but not without its standout moments.

CD Giveaway - Dina Layzis, "Dreamland Lullaballads"Contest - Dec 27, 2011
Sweet, charming and whimsical "ballads" designed to take listeners of all ages on a soothing, multi-faceted ethereal journey.

Alexa Ray Joel, "Notice Me" CD SingleMusic Review - Dec 27, 2011
Alexa Ray Joel has faith that you will "notice me" not with music styled after her daddy, but from George Michael.

Anna Stafford, "String Music"Music Review - Dec 26, 2011
This is just the album to broaden the horizons of too-cool-for-classical rockers and archetypical sophisticated music snobs alike.

CD Giveaway - Various Artists, "Funny People - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"Contest - Dec 23, 2011
There's this motion picture called "Funny People" and there's a bunch of music in it. Hence, a soundtrack.

CD Giveaway - Jessie Sparks, "Jessie Sparks" EPContest - Dec 17, 2011
Here's one last chance to get "down and dirty" with Jessie Sparks on her new self-titled five-track EP.

CD Giveaway - Dina Layzis, "Dreamland Lullaballads"Contest - Dec 14, 2011
Sweet, charming and whimsical "ballads" designed to take listeners of all ages on a soothing, multi-faceted ethereal journey.

CD Giveaway - Tiffany Giardina, "No Average Angel"Contest - Dec 10, 2011
Gi@ is out to prove she's "No Average Angel" with this teen pop.

CD Giveaway - "The Burning River Ramblers"Contest - Dec 5, 2011
Away from their homework, these Ohio University students give us a little alt-rock with touches of folk, jazz and reggae.

CD Giveaway - Jason & the Scorchers, "Halcyon Times"Contest - Dec 2, 2011
The genesis of alt-country is Jason & The Scorchers and their new record zings with the attitude of a booze soaked hoe-down.

CD Giveaway - Dina Layzis, "Dreamland Lullaballads"Contest - Nov 28, 2011
Sweet, charming and whimsical "ballads" designed to take listeners of all ages on a soothing, multi-faceted ethereal journey can be yours if you are the winner of our contest... enter now!

Phil Collins, "Hello, I Must Be Going!" [24-Karat Gold Limited, Numbered Edition CD]Music Review - Nov 23, 2011
This new master of the Genesis drummer and vocalist's second solo effort brings much appreciated brightness to an otherwise dark album.

CD Giveaway - Papa Juke, "Out of the Blues"Contest - Nov 23, 2011
Enter our contest for a chance to win a contemporary stew of blues “served up hot.”

CD Giveaway - Jessie Sparks, "Jessie Sparks" EPContest - Nov 21, 2011
Here's another chance to get "down and dirty" with Jessie Sparks on her new self-titled five-track EP.

CD Giveaway - The Energy, "Streets of In-Between"Contest - Nov 18, 2011
"I see the album as the best expression so far of who we are as a band," says lead singer Adam Wolfsdorf. "We've found our sound, and it's time for the rest of the world to hear it, as well. Rather than this record taking us anywhere, I hope the album brings people to us."

Emii, "Stilettos" CD SingleMusic Review - Nov 16, 2011
With the titular item branded on her inner thighs, Emii wants you to know "he's got a thing for these stilettos," We do, too, though not to the degree of importance this footwear receives on this dance number.

CD Giveaway - Evanscapps, "Last Time"Contest - Nov 15, 2011
They call it “Southern Alternative Metal" with a provenance to back it up.

CD Giveaway - Jeff Campbell, "Stop and Go"Contest - Nov 4, 2011
“I wanted something to sell at solo shows when people asked for something other than a rock record." That was when this solo acoustic album took on a life of its own.

CD Giveaway - King Hell!, "Rhythm & Bruise"Contest - Oct 28, 2011
Weary of all the shoegazing, whiny, suicidal, angstcore threatening global domination? Approach, therefore, the throne of King Hell... epic defenders of metal and funk.

Demi Lovato, "Unbroken"Music Review - Oct 24, 2011
After you get past the dance club rubbish that opens Unbroken, you actually find something worthwhile to consume on the Disney star's third full-length solo album.

CD Giveaway - The Bangles, "Sweetheart of the Sun"Contest - Oct 24, 2011
Three decades removed from the Los Angeles Paisley Underground scene, the Bangles continue their blend of folk-rock harmonies and garage pop on the group’s first album of new material in nearly eight years.

Eric Church, "Chief"Music Review - Oct 21, 2011
By topping both the Top Country Albums and Billboard 200 charts upon its release, he is obviously touching a chord with a contingent fed up with the blandness and safety of contemporary country music and combating it with several progressive moves.

CD Giveaway - Dina Layzis, "Dreamland Lullaballads"Contest - Oct 21, 2011
Two women that have never met take listeners of all ages on a soothing, multi-faceted ethereal journey.

CD Giveaway - Jessie Sparks, "Jessie Sparks" EPContest - Oct 20, 2011
Jessie Sparks gets "down and dirty" on her new self-titled five-track EP.

CD Giveaway - Dave Barnes, "What We Want, What We Get"Contest - Oct 18, 2011
A musical mélange of pop, soul, and jazz features Blake Shelton's #1 country hit “God Gave Me You.”

CD Giveaway - Trailer Choir, "Tailgate"Contest - Oct 12, 2011
"Rock what you've got" takes on a whole new meaning on this set of contemporary country party anthems.

Evanescence, "Evanescence" [CD+DVD, Deluxe Edition]Music Review - Oct 10, 2011
I really thought founding members Ben Moody and Amy Lee would have kissed and made up by now, but if that's not to be, then this ever-so-subtle progression from the sounds that caused Evanescence to explode on the scene is a nice enough substitute.

CD Giveaway - Rachel Platten, "Be Here"Contest - Oct 8, 2011
Brooklyn-based, Boston native Rachel Platten invites all to "be present in the moment" on her new Rock Ridge Music release.

Hater Paintball Sticker GiveawayContest - Oct 7, 2011
Decorate your gear with this sticker from Hater!

CD Giveaway - Hannah Miller, "O Black River"Contest - Oct 3, 2011
Her latest EP brings on all the "S"s: southern soul with sexy sultriness.

Luke Bryan, "Tailgates & Tanlines"Music Review - Sep 30, 2011
Equally one-half drinking songs, one-half "screw you" breakup songs, Luke Bryan provides the partying soundtrack you're hankerin' for on the country musician's third album.

CD Giveaway - "Paul McCartney's Ocean's Kingdom"Contest - Sep 30, 2011
Marking his first foray into the world of dance, Paul McCartney composes an original orchestral score for the New York City Ballet.

CD Giveaway - CSJQ, The Life" EPContest - Sep 26, 2011
CSJQ fuses Hip Hop, R&B and Rock that is unlike anything currently on the radar.

CD Giveaway - Griffen Alexander, "The Sound & The Sea"Contest - Sep 22, 2011
His fans have spoken and raised enough moola to record his new album. And now you can win it for NO moola.

CD Giveaway - Ronnie Milsap, "Country Again"Contest - Sep 20, 2011
Milsap returns to his country roots with his new album.

CD Giveaway - Ashes Remain, "What I've Become"Contest - Sep 16, 2011
For a collection of melodic rock songs with arena-sized hooks, enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Ashley Brooke Toussant, "Sweetheart"Contest - Sep 14, 2011
Her journey of making music began when she heard Eva Cassidy while attending college. Now, she presents her full-length debut.

CD Giveaway - Arty Hill, "Another Lost Highway"Contest - Sep 9, 2011
Pushing the idea of a honky tonk "album" beyond its classical country sound.

CD Giveaway - Dan Miraldi, "Rock N Roll Band!"Contest - Sep 7, 2011
This rock and roll singer and songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio, gives us... well, rock and roll!

CD Giveaway - Midnight Review Presents: the MoonlightersContest - Sep 2, 2011
If you like a little strange with your lo-fi, look no further.

CD Giveaway - TJ Broscoff, "Ready to Fly"Contest - Aug 29, 2011
After drugs and alcohol fueled the early years of his musical venture, this country artist is finally ready to fly.

CD Giveaway - The Red Button, "As Far As Yesterday Goes"Contest - Aug 23, 2011
Filled with Beatles-era melodies and harmonies, the duo offers catchy hooks of the pop music of the ’60s and ’70s.

CD Giveaway - Jeremy Horn, "Sound of the Broken"Contest - Aug 16, 2011
The Memphis singer/songwriter continues his commitment to making music that can serve the church on his new album.

CD Giveaway - Steve Palmer Band, "Apparition"Contest - Aug 12, 2011
You're not seeing things... if you win our contest, this disc will indeed appear in your mailbox.

CD Giveaway - Bob Geldof, "How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell"Contest - Aug 9, 2011
This title of his new album may come as a surprise since that has never been his stock in trade. But it's good stuff and you're going to want to enter our contest for your chance to win it.

CD Giveaway - "The Best of the Pousette-Dart Band"Contest - Aug 8, 2011
Get the greatest hits from the soft rock group active in the 1970s and early 1980s in preparation for exploring new material.

CD Giveaway - Bill Toms, "Memphis"Contest - Aug 6, 2011
His seventh studio album adds depth and touches of Memphis blues to his signature sound.

CD Giveaway - 3 Doors Down, "Time of My Life"Contest - Aug 4, 2011
For the 3 Doors Down fan, it could be the "time of my life" to score their new record. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Patrick Sieben, "Awakening"Contest - Aug 3, 2011
With a music degree secured from the University of Denver, Patrick Sieben hopes to kindle excitement for his debut album.

CD Giveaway - Freddy Monday, "Everything Anyhow"Contest - Aug 2, 2011
After listening to this sophomore effort, nobody will say they dislike Monday.

CD Giveaway - Regie Hamm, "Set It On Fire"Contest - Jul 27, 2011
Even if you don't listen to these slices of Hamm, you'll want this CD just for the awesome cover image!

CD Giveaway - "Ultraviolet Sound"Contest - Jul 24, 2011
Dance your leg-warmers off to Ultraviolet Sound.

CD Giveaway - Steve Palmer Band, "Apparition"Contest - Jul 20, 2011
You're not seeing things... if you win our contest, this disc will indeed appear in your mailbox.

CD Giveaway - Barry Manilow, "15 Minutes (FAME... Can You Take It?)"Contest - Jul 16, 2011
The ageless balladeer delivers a concept album inspired by the public meltdown of Britney Spears.

DVD Giveaway - Daydream NationContest - Jul 13, 2011
"'Juno' as reimagined by David Lynch." Or, Kat Dennings brings a New Order song to life with teacher and student as rivals.

CD Giveaway - Zach Williams and The Reformation, "A Southern Offering"Contest - Jul 9, 2011
The group's second album continues their efforts to revitalize the Southern rock sound.

CD Giveaway - The Gromble, "The Gromble" EPContest - Jul 6, 2011
Yes, the band is named for a character on a Nickelodeon cartoon and consequently sounds exactly like what you would expect.

CD Giveaway - Malea McGuinness, "Close as Air"Contest - Jul 3, 2011
The warm, sensual, intimate vocals of Malea McGuinness can be Close as Air if you are the winner of our contest!

CD Giveaway - Tom Goss, "Turn It Around"Contest - Jul 1, 2011
Enter to win the gay singer-songwriter's fourth album.

CD Giveaway - Ted Hovis, "Let it Shine"Contest - Jul 1, 2011
The Washington, DC based singer, songwriter, and guitarist draws influence from many spectrums in the world of popular rock music on his second solo release.

CD Giveaway - Brandon James, "Down in the Sand" EPContest - Jul 1, 2011
Dubbed “West Coast Country,” his mission is to win over more fans by representing for all the country fans out on the West Coast.

CD Giveaway - Freddy Monday, "Everything Anyhow"Contest - Jun 25, 2011
After listening to this sophomore effort, nobody will say they dislike Monday.

CD Giveaway - Tommy and the High Pilots, "Sawhorse Sessions" EPContest - Jun 22, 2011
The Santa Barbara band presents five stripped-down, soulful acoustic songs that feel as live and intimate as a performance in your living room.

CD Giveaway - Taz Taylor Band, "Big Dumb Rock"Contest - Jun 18, 2011
Nobody listens to lyrics anyway, so Taz Taylor just lets his Gibson Explorer do the talking on ten tracks of instrumental bluesy hard rock.

Lucy Angel, "Lucy Angel" EPMusic Review - Jun 15, 2011
The mother/daughters trio debuts a five-song set firmly entrenched in contemporary country with a few nods to traditional. But even some intriguing harmony only lifts their self-titled EP to mildly above average status, so leveraging their good looks and saucy attire might be the added attention they need to make a dent in the country music scene.

CD Giveaway - Blindside, "With Shivering Hearts We Wait"Contest - Jun 15, 2011
To add some Swedish post-hardcore to your collection, enter our contest for your chance to win!

David Foster & Friends, "Hit Man Returns" (CD/DVD)Music Review - Jun 14, 2011
It seems like David Foster has been everywhere on the music scene and Hit Man Returns is the second all-star celebration of his creative influence though it doesn't quite reach the novelty of that first performance with friends.

Erina Mano, "Seishun no Serenade" (Youth's Serenade) CD SingleMusic Review - Jun 11, 2011
J-pop cutie ManoEri's ninth single that feels like an audition for the Nice Girl Project! rather than a piano-based melody that has made her distinctive from her competition. Beware of the "Did that just happen?" rap bridge. You have been warned.

CD Giveaway - The Gromble, "The Gromble" EPContest - Jun 9, 2011
They sound exactly like what you would imagine a band to sound like with a moniker based off a Nickelodeon cartoon.

CD Giveaway - Rob Roper, "Misfit" [Deluxe Edition]Contest - Jun 3, 2011
You won't be a misfit if you win this contest... enter now!

CD Giveaway - "Lucy Angel" EP w/ Mini-Poster!Contest - May 28, 2011
This country act has a mother and two daughters, but it sure ain't The Judds.

CD Giveaway - Paul Manousos, "C'mon C'mon"Contest - May 23, 2011
If a cover of “Wichita Lineman” sounds interesting, enter our contest for your chance to win the whole album!

CD Giveaway - "The Very Best of Big Trouble: 20 Years and a Million Beers Ago"Contest - May 16, 2011
Go back to a time when hair metal ruled and get yourself some Big Trouble.

CD Giveaway - The Dunn Boys, "Volume 1"Contest - May 11, 2011
Hawk Nelson's Jason Dunn is just one of the clan on this familial batch of Celtic folk rock.

CD Giveaway - Jonny Diaz, "Jonny Diaz"Contest - May 3, 2011
Highly anticipated new record from the 2010 GMA Dove Award nominee for New Artist of the Year features “Beauty of the Cross,” already one of the most added songs of the year for AC radio.

CD Giveaway - Paul Turner, "Another World"Contest - Apr 28, 2011
Singer-songwriter Paul Turner’s second album is a brief, stripped-back collection, clocking in at under 30 minutes, and for most of that time featuring little more than Turner’s voice and his acoustic guitar pluckings.

CD Giveaway - Jon Pousette-Dart, "Anti-Gravity"Contest - Apr 22, 2011
The main man from the 1970's soft rock group the Pousette-Dart Band releases his fourth solo album.

CD Giveaway - Laura Story, "Blessings"Contest - Apr 15, 2011
The “Mighty To Save" and “Indescribable” singer/songwriter gives worship leaders more ammunition with her sophomore album.

Teen Daze, "Beach Dreams" EPMusic Review - Apr 4, 2011
For pleasant remembrances of laid back days on the sand, with sunny low-fi melodies spread out like scantily-clad beach-goers, any season is a good time to immerse yourself in Beach Dreams.

DVD Giveaway - Baseball's Most Unbreakable FeatsContest - Apr 1, 2011
Opening Day has come and gone and the new baseball season is upon us. Which records might be broken this year? Enter our contest below for your chance to score this DVD and debate amongst yourselves.

CD Giveaway - Steve Conn, "Beautiful Dream"Contest - Mar 28, 2011
"I've done far worse than kill you, I've hurt you. And I wish to go on hurting you. I shall leave you as you left me, as you left her. Marooned for all eternity, at the center of a dead planet. Buried alive." My bad. The name sounds the same, but this guy can deliver a Beautiful Dream -- not a sleep-depriving nightmare -- if you are the winner of our contest.

CD Giveaway - Bob Geldof, "How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell"Contest - Mar 20, 2011
This title of his new album may come as a surprise since that has never been his stock in trade. But it's good stuff and you're going to want to enter our contest for your chance to win it.

CD Giveaway - Megan Slankard, "A Token of the Wreckage"Contest - Mar 13, 2011
The California girl serves up her fourth release and you have a chance to win it by entering our contest!

CD Giveaway - Bart Crow Band, "Brewster Street Live"Contest - Mar 9, 2011
Enjoy one of the most dynamic live bands in the Texas/Red Dirt music scene if you are the winner of our contest. Enter now!

Lily Halpern, "Not Gonna Cry" EPMusic Review - Feb 25, 2011
The tall, long-haired eighteen-year-old Boston-bred beauty has nothing to cry about as she embarks on a promising music career with this three-song EP that hints at her capable diversity.

CD Giveaway - Jamie Grace, "Hold Me" EPContest - Feb 23, 2011
Grammy Award winning Christian hip hop artist tobyMac thinks you need to hear this new artist, so enter our contest for your chance to win her debut disc!

Jamie Grace, "Hold Me" EPMusic Review - Feb 22, 2011
This tobyMac discovery does exactly what she purports to do with this expressive four-song appetizer: introduce the audience to a rising new talent, and build anticipation for more.

Esperanza Spalding, "Chamber Music Society"Music Review - Feb 22, 2011
Who is Esperanza Spalding and what is she doing winning the 2011 Grammy Award for Best New Artist over boy wonder Justin Bieber? Capturing the hearts of jazz devotees and connoisseurs of classical music alike with a uniquely contemporary approach to chamber music.

Alex Heffes, "The Rite" (Original Motion Picture Score)Music Review - Feb 21, 2011
UK composer Alex Heffes doesn't exactly evoke Mike Oldfield's unsettling "Tubular Bells" but offers a quality recording that honors traditional structures of foreboding while inserting spiky dissonance for the attention-deficit generation of today. However, its lack of a central theme from which to develop motifs relegates this soundtrack to generally unmemorable status.

Kylie Jean, "Vertical"Music Review - Feb 21, 2011
The vivacious iShine star hopes all listeners will be "riding vertical" on the godly thoroughfare toward salvation with this small, but exuberant, collection.

CD Giveaway - Susan Gibson, "Tightrope"Contest - Feb 16, 2011
With mood and tone fitting of a year spent in reflection following a car accident, Susan Gibson and her Texas-Americana-folk music can be yours if you win our contest. Enter now!

CD Giveaway - Smokey Robinson, "Now and Then"Contest - Feb 10, 2011
The Motown soul and R&B legend gives us six recent and six live classics all in one spot.

CD Giveaway - Mike Farris and the Cumberland Saints, "The Night The Cumberland Came Alive" EPContest - Feb 5, 2011
The former Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies frontman weaves a marriage of traditional black gospel, 70s Stax soul and southern blues on this quick little EP.

Secretariat (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)DVD Review - Feb 4, 2011
Formulaic, cookie-cutter, and saccharine as can be, "Secretariat" pillages the legacy of a great horse.

All Angels, "Starlight" EPMusic Review - Jan 27, 2011
What I wanted from this five-song EP was more, since I never wanted the heavenly voices of All Angels to end.

CD Giveaway - Cara Jean Wahlers and Grover Parido, "Goodnight Charlotte"Contest - Jan 27, 2011
"The album feels very much like a walk to me," says Wahlers. "It winds around a bit and explores different terrains. It was important to Grover and I to create different 'rooms' for our listener to walk through."

CD Giveaway - Bedhed and Blondy and the Sleepwalkers, "Nuthin'..."Contest - Jan 23, 2011
You're guaranteed to win sumthin' if you enter our contest and win Nuthin'...!

Lara Landon, "Love/Majestic" EPMusic Review - Jan 23, 2011
This five-song hybrid of soul, rock, and piano-based pop encapsulates a time when Lara Landon rediscovered love in God, in her music, and in her life.

CD Giveaway - Adison Skye, "Sung From The Heart"Contest - Jan 18, 2011
"I just want girls to know what you go through and share the experience with them that I have had," Adison Skye says of her anti-bullying efforts, "so maybe it won’t be so hard on them.”

CD Giveaway - Jenn Cleary, "Back to the Wheel"Contest - Jan 15, 2011
The Colorado blues singer-songwriter seeks to skirt the sophomore slump with her second set of songs.

CD Giveaway - Kristian Stanfill, "Mountains Move"Contest - Jan 12, 2011
The Passion worship leader stands ready to bring hope and a voice to people and churches all over the world with his sophomore release.

CD Giveaway - Disciple, "Horseshoes & Handgrenades"Contest - Jan 9, 2011
"Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades," as the saying goes and their 8th album comes close to a perfect melding of styles that they have employed throughout their career.

CD Giveaway - Trey Lockerbie, "Light Therapy" EPContest - Jan 4, 2011
If you think you'd like to expose your ears to Trey Lockerbie's "Light Therapy," enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Carey Ott, "Human Heart"Contest - Dec 29, 2010
This impressive 20-song album steps up to real-life questions, universal fears, and new discoveries with Ott’s sense of humility and gratitude.

The Puppini Sisters, "Christmas With the Puppini Sisters"Music Review - Dec 23, 2010
A delightful time-warp into retro three-part close harmony is what you'll get when you spend Christmas With the Puppini Sisters.

33Miles, "Believe"Music Review - Dec 15, 2010
The country-tinged Christian pop act gets a wide release for their Christmas album, with a formula featuring exquisite harmonies that fail to move the listener as they have in the past.

CD Giveaway - Jeff Kossack & theOtherHand, "Halflife"Contest - Dec 15, 2010
“I like music that has an organic quality,” says this longtime veteran of the Los Angeles club scene. Enter to win a whole disc full of the stuff.

CD Giveaway - Tim Mahoney, "Live from the Sky"Contest - Dec 14, 2010
This two-disc set contains both a "greatest hits" and "live" platter, so if you have yet to be exposed to this talented Minnesota singer-songwriter, his latest album would be a most excellent introduction.

CD Giveaway - Kentucky Thunder, "'Bout Damn Time"Contest - Dec 13, 2010
The first album and exclamation of these Nashville veterans has plenty of rousing tunes with attitude.

CD Giveaway - Static Cycle, "Part 1: Hydrate"Contest - Dec 12, 2010
Static Cycle is a rhythmic power alt-rock trio from Alaska. Bristol Palin is from Alaska. Worlds collide.

Various Artists, "Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album"Music Review - Dec 7, 2010
A companion to "A Very Glee Christmas" that will appeal to enthusiasts more than to the casual fan.

Seabird, "Over the Hills and Everywhere: A Christmas EP"Music Review - Dec 6, 2010
The birth of Jesus Christ is a message for any time, and Seabird's reimaginings of traditional Christmas carols have the potential to bring good tidings of great joy all year round. If you're looking for something beyond the tried and true, your search is over.

Katharine McPhee, "Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You"Music Review - Dec 6, 2010
The American Idol runner-up offers an album of her holiday favorites that is traditional and quite contemplative, and ultimately your gratification will really come down to your love of her voice.

Jackie Evancho, "O Holy Night" (CD/DVD)Music Review - Dec 2, 2010
The pint-sized prodigy from America’s Got Talent spreads a little holiday cheer as the ten-year-old soprano releases the ultimate classical-crossover stocking stuffer of this season.

Newsboys, "Christmas! A Newsboys Holiday" EPMusic Review - Dec 1, 2010
With music sounding very much like an extension of the radically different Newsboys sound encountered on Born Again, this Michael Tait-led set is a nifty -- if all-too-brief -- power pop confection easily devoured for holiday consumption.

CD Giveaway - "Christmas! A Newsboys Holiday" EPContest - Dec 1, 2010
As we launch our "Twelve Reviews of Christmas" you'll need some smokin' new holiday music for a soundtrack. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

Jazmine Sullivan, "Love Me Back"Music Review - Nov 30, 2010
I'd like to report that her sophomore album lives up to the hype, but generally pedestrian arrangements suppress the songwriting talent of this 23-year-old, even as her throaty, raspy vocals try to make the music soar.

CD Giveaway - One-Eyed Doll, "Break"Contest - Nov 25, 2010
This "live-action Japanese Anime band" swept the SXSW Music Awards two years in a row in numerous categories. Find out why.

CD Giveaway - Without A Face, "The 1st Album Was Better"Contest - Nov 24, 2010
With an incorrectly titled second record, enter the goofy world of this one man band by entering our contest!

CD Giveaway - Esperanza Spalding, "Chamber Music Society"Contest - Nov 23, 2010
“Esperanza” is the Spanish word for hope, but your only "hope" to win is to enter our contest!

CD Giveaway - 33Miles, "Today"Contest - Nov 22, 2010
For their third album, the message is to make every day count, we’ve got to live with eternity in mind. Enter our contest today for your chance to win... "Today!"

Holly Starr, "Tapestry"Music Review - Nov 13, 2010
The title offers a metaphor of horizontal threads representing life's disruptions held by the vertical thread of our connection to God. Entwined is a familiar garment of radio-friendly solace in its message of Christ's accompaniment through our struggles.

CD Giveaway - Exit 451, "The Sea Above the Sky"Contest - Nov 12, 2010
Enter our contest for your chance to win this mesmerizing album featuring the HMMA-nominated single, "Where The Sea Meets The Sky."

Hannah Montana Forever: Who Is Hannah Montana?DVD Review - Nov 11, 2010
The secret is out -- again -- in this theme-based episode compilation chronicling every time teen pop star Hannah Montana has removed the blonde wig to reveal her secret identity.

CD Giveaway - The Afters, "Light Up The Sky"Contest - Nov 11, 2010
The Afters are kinder and gentler on their third album and have the art of crafting fine-tuned pop hits down to a science. For something uplifting and full of hope, enter our contest for your chance to win!

Without a Face, "The 1st Album Was Better"Music Review - Nov 5, 2010
Still quirky and sardonic, this one man band's songwriting maturity produces a schizophrenic second album offering whimsy and weightiness.

CD Giveaway - Corinne Chapman, "Dirty Pretty Things" EPContest - Oct 30, 2010
This California girl translates rich experiences into six strong, down-to-earth country tunes. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

Taylor Swift, "Speak Now"Music Review - Oct 29, 2010
The country pop star continues her brand of songwriting confessional of life experiences on her third album, with a maturity that appeals far beyond its "spot-the-celebrity" novelty.

CD Giveaway - SPiN, "BELiEVE"Contest - Oct 25, 2010
Philly rockers produce their full-length debut album inside a 150-year-old funeral home. Really, is there anything more you need to know? Just enter our contest for your chance to win some SPiN!

CD Giveaway - Moksha, “Mammal or Machine"Contest - Oct 18, 2010
Ostensibly a jam band, Moksha strives to "liberate" -- the Hindi definition of their name -- themselves from any genre bindings on their new album.

CD Giveaway - Against All Will, "A Rhyme & Reason"Contest - Oct 11, 2010
Enter our contest for your chance to win this "super-group" debut featuring members of Puddle of Mudd, Soulfly and the Dead Kennedys.

Erina Mano, "Genkimono de Iko!" (Let's Go Cheerfully!) CD SingleMusic Review - Oct 5, 2010
The J-pop performer's 8th single is a spunky, though frivolous, pop rock number coupled with the closing theme to her J-horror movie acting debut, featuring her first attempt at English lyrics.

CD Giveaway - Tommy & The High Pilots, "American Riviera"Contest - Oct 4, 2010
Featuring a wide variety of classic rock, blues and country influences, enter our contest to win this set as the band embarks on their first national tour!

CD Giveaway - A Clever Con, "The Robot EP"Contest - Sep 27, 2010
Full of energy and purpose and more than a little musicality, this New Jersey modern rock band dishes out their debut in six songs.

CD Giveaway - Trevor Alguire, "Now Before Us"Contest - Aug 19, 2010
A staple on the Canadian roots/country scene, his sound returns to a time when music was simple and lyrics were the centerpiece of songwriting.

Paige Armstrong, "Wake Up" CD + "Sermonettes" DVD GiveawayContest - Aug 19, 2010
Diagnosed with bone cancer at age 11, she was linked to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and traveled to Nashville to make a Christian album as a part of her wish. Now, she encourages young people to “use the life they have been given” on this CD & DVD combo.

CD Giveaway - Various Artists, "Healing 4 Haiti"Contest - Aug 18, 2010
Within a few days of the earthquake, Grammy Award-winning artist Michael W. Smith had written a song with the hope of raising awareness of the needs in Haiti. Other artists were enlisted to put together an entire album for the cause.

CD Giveaway - Seth Swirsky, "Watercolor Day"Contest - Aug 18, 2010
This irresistibly melodic bliss captures the sounds and vibe of '60s and '70s pop music.

CD Giveaway - Various Artists, "Catalyst Music Project"Contest - Aug 16, 2010
Worship leaders and songwriters submitted home grown songs which were impacting the local churches and a dozen are released here.

CD Giveaway - P.O.D., "When Angels & Serpents Dance"Contest - Aug 16, 2010
Reunited with original guitarist Marcos Curiel, the music of P.O.D. evolves on their seventh full-length effort beyond their nü metal origins.

CD Giveaway - Sara Groves, "Fireflies and Songs"Contest - Aug 15, 2010
After focusing on themes of social justice, the Christian singer/songwriter gets personal on her latest album.

CD Giveaway - Whitesnake, "Good to Be Bad"Contest - Aug 15, 2010
Whitesnake had their hair metal heyday more than two decades ago. No way this new album could be any good. And then David Coverdale and his hired band of merry men kicked my ass.

Poster Giveaway - Liberty N' Justice, "Light It Up" w/ Track ListingContest - Aug 14, 2010
Win a folded poster featuring the cover art to the latest Christian hard rock collaboration with all-star hair metal favorites!

CD Giveaway - The Rubyz, "Sound Off"Contest - Aug 13, 2010
The positive message put forth by this teenage duo is one their target audience of 10-13 year olds desperately need to hear, making this slightly-tarnished gem all the more precious.

Game of Hearts (Hannah Montana #15)Book Review - Aug 12, 2010
Volume number fifteen in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show features plots involving the love life of Miley's best friend Lilly.

A Refreshing Look at Renewable Energy with Max Axiom, Super ScientistBook Review - Aug 12, 2010
For stealth education in the guise of a graphic novel, this title achieves its purpose admirably with a super-cool, super-powered, super-scientist.

CD Giveaway - Treasa Levasseur, "Low Fidelity"Contest - Aug 12, 2010
Attracting an endless stream of praise from Canadian fans and critics alike, the singer/songwriter is releasing her new album in the States, hoping its distinctive rhythms will appeal to a whole new audience.

CD Giveaway - Tom Goss, "Back to Love"Contest - Aug 11, 2010
The gay singer/songwriter's third album focuses on various forms of love, as he understands it.

CD Giveaway - Bart Millard, "Hymned Again"Contest - Aug 10, 2010
This second disc of reinterpreted hymns by the MercyMe frontman focuses on more contemporary fare and spreads a wide musical tapestry.

Letters to God (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) CD Giveaway #5Contest - Aug 7, 2010
This two-disc set features original score compositions and inspirational songs inspired by the feature film available August 10th on DVD.

Letters to God (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) CD Giveaway #4Contest - Aug 6, 2010
This two-disc set features original score compositions and inspirational songs inspired by the feature film available August 10th on DVD.

Letters to God (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) CD Giveaway #3Contest - Aug 5, 2010
This two-disc set features original score compositions and inspirational songs inspired by the feature film available August 10th on DVD.

Letters to God (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) CD Giveaway #2Contest - Aug 4, 2010
This two-disc set features original score compositions and inspirational songs inspired by the feature film available August 10th on DVD.

Letters to God (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) CD Giveaway #1Contest - Aug 3, 2010
This two-disc set features original score compositions and inspirational songs inspired by the feature film available August 10th on DVD.

CD Giveaway - Mission Six, "Not Too Young"Contest - Aug 2, 2010
Spunky, energetic tween pop marks the sound from five young guys who sing about finding self-esteem through faith.

CD Giveaway - Graham Czach, "Lucid"Contest - Aug 1, 2010
The debut album by Chicago bassist and singer/songwriter Graham Czach is baroque pop with expansive 60s-70s classic/progressive rock sensibility championing issues of social consciousness, misguided and not.

CD Giveaway - The Afters, "Never Going Back to OK"Contest - Jul 31, 2010
Adding another entry to the ever-growing list of stalker anthems, the Christian rock band founded in a Starbucks coffee shop serves up compelling lyrics, skilled musicianship, engaging vocals and memorable melodies.

CD Giveaway - Kevin Lint, "Story Problems"Contest - Jul 30, 2010
His name may suggest navel-gazing, but this solid debut features a raw, husky vocal style and draws from a diverse range of influences while remaining rooted in Americana.

CD Giveaway - 33Miles, "One Life"Contest - Jul 29, 2010
The country-pop sound established in their eponymous debut is a mainstay for this album as well, and even adds a little more southern flavor.

CD Giveaway - Phil Wickham, "Cannons"Contest - Jul 28, 2010
With an opening shot that hits the sonic pinnacle, this collection of spiritual Brit pop/rock is heavily influenced by Keane, Travis, Coldplay, and U2.

CD Giveaway - Jars of Clay, "Closer" EP (+ Mini Poster)Contest - Jul 27, 2010
This five-song EP serves as a preview of the band's new musical direction, free from the rigors of corporate Contemporary Christian Music.

CD Giveaway - "Sunday in the Country: 12 Inspiring Hits From Today's Top Country Artists"Contest - Jul 25, 2010
Themes of family and faith run deep in country music, and this collection gathers a dozen examples from currently popular artists.

CD Giveaway - Wavorly, "Conquering the Fear of Flight"Contest - Jul 24, 2010
A churning, but consistently tuneful brew delivers lyrical images heavily colored by C.S. Lewis’ classic novel The Great Divorce.

CD Giveaway - Diamond Rio, "The Reason"Contest - Jul 23, 2010
The long-time country band releases their first album of original Christian music.

CD Giveaway - Leah Renee, "iBF (Imaginary Boyfriend)" EPContest - Jul 22, 2010
The model turned singer says it's better than the real thing.

CD Giveaway - Rosey, "Luckiest Girl"Contest - Jul 21, 2010
"People had always told me that my voice was well-suited to jazz," Rosey imparts. So that's what she did.

CD Giveaway - Disciple, "Southern Hospitality"Contest - Jul 20, 2010
Disciple delivers a little Southern Hospitality with a fresh twist on their typical melodic hard rock.

CD Giveaway - Building 429, "Building 429"Contest - Jul 18, 2010
Constructing rather than destructing, Building 429's "reboot" finds their style in-check, with lyrics that connect with a listener wherever they are in life's journey.

CD Giveaway - Vicky Beeching, "Eternity Invades"Contest - Jul 17, 2010
"For me, the title sums up the record," said Beeching. "It's about raising our expectation of what can happen in the context of worship -- reminding us that it's a supernatural encounter and that God's Kingdom can break in -- eternity can invade, if we are seeking and wanting that."

CD Giveaway - Phillips, Craig & Dean, "Fearless" (+ DVD)Contest - Jul 16, 2010
Approaching twenty years of ministry in their dual roles as musicians and full-time senior pastors, the trio continue their series of worship albums with this award-winning set.

CD Giveaway - The Problems, "Powder Blue Bone"Contest - Jul 15, 2010
All over the musical map, the disc scurries between roots rock, pop, country, alternative and even a splash of punk in a panoramic set that touches the bases of anger, tenderness, love, and regret.

CD Giveaway - John McVey, "Unpredictable"Contest - Jul 14, 2010
“I had the luxury of doing this CD completely on my own time, with no one to please, no one to answer to and no expectations on it at all," explains McVey of this unhurried album of Americana. "It was a work of complete art and passion.”

CD Giveaway - "The Villains" EPContest - Jul 13, 2010
This eight-track self-titled debut weaves a seamless backdrop of rock, pop and country that speaks to the soul, and it could be yours if you are the lucky winner of our contest!

CD Giveaway - Tristan Prettyman, "Hello...x"Contest - Jul 12, 2010
Her breakup with Jason Mraz provides much of the fodder for the album, as she finger-picks her way through the emotional minefield and hones her songwriting skills to get past the failed relationship.

Erina Mano, "Onegai Dakara..." (So Please...) CD SingleMusic Review - Jul 5, 2010
The 19-year-old Hello! Project J-pop star seeks to expand her career into that tenuous territory between adorable and creepy as her techno-tinged seventh single moves her away from the piano-based talents of her roots.

CD Giveaway - No Justice, "2nd Avenue"Contest - Jul 5, 2010
No Justice emerges this week from half a decade of stomping out hits in its hometown of Stillwater, Texas, to unlease its pop-infused Southern-rock beyond the Lone Star state.

CD Giveaway - Krista, "Taking Back Brooklyn"Contest - Jul 5, 2010
Taking Back Brooklyn is the goal of this fiery young artist as she takes listeners on a journey through her struggles and triumphs growing up in the culturally mixed, low-income neighborhood of Sunset Park.

CD Giveaway - Addison Road, "Stories"Contest - Jul 5, 2010
It's been a rough ride down Addison Road leading up to the release of their second major-label album, but they have some awesome Stories to tell.

CD Giveaway - Trevor Alguire, "Thirty Year Run"Contest - Jul 5, 2010
Poor Trevor Alguire. Not only does he have the misfortune of looking like Dierks Bentley but he sounds like him, too.

CD Giveaway - Laura Story, "Great God Who Saves"Contest - Jul 5, 2010
You may not have heard the name of Laura Story, but you've certainly heard the Evangelical anthem “Indescribable,” and you can win this collection of praise of worship by its author by entering our contest.

Kenny G, "Heart and Soul"Music Review - Jun 29, 2010
Seeking to pay tribute to his R&B roots, the sax man succeeds in getting reacquainted with the Grover Washington, Jr. influence that introduced him to his instrument of choice, while retaining the pop stylings that have earned him scorn and adulation over the years.

CD Giveaway - Kenny G, "Heart and Soul"Contest - Jun 28, 2010
The curly-maned smooth jazz musician is back with his Selmer Mark VI soprano saxophone, ready to bare his Heart and Soul.

CD Giveaway - Shane Lamb, "Disengage"Contest - Jun 28, 2010
This album of solid roots rock has such an odd title, for it thoroughly engages the listener in a thick web of emotion.

CD Giveaway - MercyMe, "The Generous Mr. Lovewell"Contest - Jun 28, 2010
With an impressive debut at #3 on the Billboard 200 album chart, this contemporary Christian band takes a fictional character on an adventure to love others well.

CD Giveaway - Further Down, "7 Years Hard Luck"Contest - Jun 28, 2010
Don't get caught entering this contest! Otherwise, you might just fulfill the title.

CD Giveaway - Jenn Franklin, "Girl Invisible (Vol. 1)" EPContest - Jun 21, 2010
"I tend to find inspiration in some pretty dark places," Jenn Franklin says of her new batch of songs, "but more often than not, I stumble onto hope at the bottom."

Book Giveaway - Angels & Idols: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of a Would-Be Pop Star (Regie Hamm)Contest - Jun 21, 2010
Enter our contest for your chance to win this autobiographical slice of Hamm.

CD Giveaway - Olivea Watson, "Way Down Deep"Contest - Jun 21, 2010
The choices for the winner of this contest are endless: listen to some nifty roots rock, admire its vintage vinyl record look, meditate on street clowns, or play proofreader with the CD booklet writer.

CD Giveaway - Connersvine, "Connersvine"Contest - Jun 14, 2010
Enter our contest for your chance to expand your appreciation of professional athletes and their musical talents... "Glory Be!"

CD Giveaway - Karling, "Bound For Nowhere"Contest - Jun 14, 2010
The "New Lady of Rockabilly" can be bound for your media player if you are the winner of our contest!

CD Giveaway - Malea McGuinness, "Close as Air"Contest - Jun 14, 2010
The warm, sensual, intimate vocals of Malea McGuiness can be Close as Air if you are the winner of our contest!

CD Giveaway - Mark Bates, "Down the Narrow"Contest - Jun 7, 2010
For Americana with a dark side, enter our contest for your chance to check into Bates' motel of madness.

CD Giveaway - Joy Whitlock, "God and a Girl"Contest - Jun 7, 2010
Experiences of a rebellious youth are purloined for material on her full-length debut. Enter for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Sergio Mendes, "Bom Tempo Brasil - Remixed"Contest - May 31, 2010
This perfect companion for club DJs features some of today's most notable remixers tackling the beautiful Brazilian beats and rhythms of Sergio Mendes from his latest album.

CD Giveaway - Mark Harris, "Windows and Walls"Contest - May 31, 2010
The former member of 4Him puts the house motif to ample use on Windows and Walls as he continues the familiar adult contemporary approach of his old band.

CD Giveaway - Malea McGuinness, "True Believer"Contest - May 31, 2010
Packing up and leaving Broadway behind, this Korean American beauty offers songs that are personal, sensitive, and dynamic on her independently released debut album.

CD Giveaway - Addison Road, "Addison Road"Contest - May 24, 2010
If you like your Christian rock along the lines of Evanescence minus the foreboding bleakness, then enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Decyfer Down, "Crash"Contest - May 24, 2010
A new vocalist changes the dynamic, and the band's sophomore album stretches beyond all-the-time driving guitars and drums. Enter for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Sara Groves, "Tell Me What You Know"Contest - May 24, 2010
Building on her visit to Rwanda and outreach to Hurricane Katrina victims, this album features songs of social justice with music both outwardly devotional and introspective. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Laurie McClain, "Ascend"Contest - May 17, 2010
Born a California girl and a child of the '60s, she naturally gravitated toward folk music and you have a chance to win her latest CD by entering our contest!

CD Giveaway - VOTA, "VOTA" (from the band formerly known as Casting Pearls)Contest - May 17, 2010
With an infinitely-less-cool moniker, the Christian rock band formerly known as Casting Pearls releases their debut under their new name. Enter out contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Chasen, "That Was Then This Is Now"Contest - May 10, 2010
Throw a dart and land on a radio hit with the major label debut of this pop/worship band, full of hooky light rock and sing-along lyrics.

CD Giveaway - Derek Webb, "Stockholm Syndrome"Contest - May 10, 2010
Webb is a button-pusher, making "comfortable" Christians squirm with brutal, unflinching honesty that simultaneously remains biblically sound. This ambition continues on his new album that musically evolves beyond moody folk to encompass electronica, trip-hop and modern pop.

Crude: The Real Price of OilDVD Review - May 5, 2010
Following a decade-long class-action lawsuit against Chevron over an oil-related environmental disaster in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador, "Crude" chronicles an ongoing legal case, and as such tells an incomplete story that substantially functions as a vehicle to "get the word out" about their cause.

CD Giveaway - Phil Wickham, "Heaven & Earth"Contest - May 3, 2010
Enter our contest for your chance to win this conceptual exploration of the rift between God and His creation first rent asunder by the fall of Adam.

CD Giveaway - Sara Melson, "Dirty Mind"Contest - May 3, 2010
To enter Sara Melson's Dirty Mind you must first fill out the entry form for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Alexa Wilkinson, "Lullaby Appetite"Contest - May 3, 2010
A "discovery" of Josh Kelley, enter for a chance to win these "tasty" tunes!

CD Giveaway - My Silent Bravery, "Are You Prepared?"Contest - Apr 19, 2010
Are you prepared for an acoustic guitar driven-blend of pop/rock with lyrics that often tackle difficult philosophical questions? If so, enter our contest for your chance to win!

Lourdes [@ 2010 Wisconsin Film Festival]Movie Review - Apr 15, 2010
This French-language drama explores the question of why one person receives a miracle and not another in this secular take on the mystical shrine.

MercyMe - "The Generous Mr. Lovewell" Rubber Bracelet GiveawayContest - Apr 12, 2010
In anticipation of the new record, you can be the coolest person on your block if you win this novelty rubber bracelet.

CD Giveaway - Megan Burtt, "It Ain't Love"Contest - Apr 12, 2010
Being able to use a quote that name-drops the title of a certain superhero film opening this weekend: priceless. Anyway, enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Justin McRoberts, "Deconstruction"Contest - Apr 12, 2010
Themes of hope, justice and compassion run through this collection of Christian folk/acoustic pop. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Marianne Keith, "Cathartic"Contest - Apr 5, 2010
The young songwriter's third album challenges her generally sunny point of view as she digs deep into pain and heartache.

CD Giveaway - Shane Wyatt, "The Last Cowboy"Contest - Apr 5, 2010
For an echo of a Nashville of a previous generation -- in other words, true retro country without any of that crossover pop B.S. to dilute the mixture -- enter our contest for your chance to hear The Last Cowboy!

CD Giveaway - Angie Stevens, "Queen of This Mess"Contest - Apr 5, 2010
Denver’s singer/songwriter extraordinaire rides a wave of Americana over a sea of coffeehouse pop on her third album, and it's a combination that's anything but a Mess.

CD Giveaway - David Olney, "Dutchman's Curve"Contest - Mar 29, 2010
Enter our contest for your chance to win this disc worth of American folk from the perspective of others ranging from painters to pilferers.

CD Giveaway - Amy Grant, "Somewhere Down the Road"Contest - Mar 29, 2010
There is something for any Amy Grant fan from brand new recordings, previously unreleased studio recordings, concert favorites that have never been released, and new versions of classic Amy songs.

CD Single Giveaway - MercyMe, "All of Creation"Contest - Mar 29, 2010
For the love of God, don't be left out of the loop. Enter our contest for your chance to win the initial single off the new record.

DVD Giveaway - "The Crossmaker" + Box of Colored ChalkContest - Mar 29, 2010
Check out this new DVD series that gives children a chance to experience the Bible in a unique and compelling way, and put your chalk art skills into action!

CD Giveaway - MBird, "Over the Bones"Contest - Mar 22, 2010
MBird is singer/songwriter Megan Birdsall, and this is her first album since recovering from surgery to correct a degenerative arthritic disorder that was fusing her jaw onto her skull and was cutting off her windpipe. Enter our contest for your chance to win this extraordinary new record.

CD Giveaway - Ruby Rendrag, "Wartime Favorites"Contest - Mar 22, 2010
There may not be much traditional jazz sound in her music, but there is definitely an eclectic rocking singer-songwriter attitude to Wartime Favorites that is a mainstay of New Orleans rock ‘n’ roll. Enter for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Jon Robert, "Meant To Be"Contest - Mar 22, 2010
If your little sister is getting a bit weary of the Jonas Brothers, then this guy might just be a worthy diversion with which to redirect her affections. Enter to see if winning our contest is Meant to Be!

CD Giveaway - Eoin Harrington, "Story"Contest - Mar 15, 2010
Let the luck o' the Irish be upon you this St. Patty's Day with this Dublin, Ireland-raised singer/songwriter.

CD Giveaway - Lubriphonic, "Soul Solution"Contest - Mar 15, 2010
Lubriphonic is a Soul Solution delivering an enthusiastic mix of bouncy horns, muscular guitar, and soulful vocals -- all with an explosive energy that is just ridiculous!

CD Giveaway - Carley Tanchon, "Peridot"Contest - Mar 15, 2010
For the softer, lighter side of country, enter our contest for your chance to win this unrefined "gem."

CD Giveaway - Reagan Browne, "Daydreams in Stereo"Contest - Mar 8, 2010
For a dose of power rock the way it used to be, enter for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Joey Witham, "The Great Homesickness"Contest - Mar 8, 2010
Enter our contest for a chance to win this youth-oriented worship album that relies heavily on the electric guitar.

Erina Mano, "Haru no Arashi" (Spring Storm) CD SingleMusic Review - Mar 2, 2010
As the J-pop sensation branches out into acting, she presents the best of both worlds with a standard Hello! Project danceable ballad coupled with the theme song for the drama she stars in.

CD Giveaway - Kaylah Marin, "Loving Life"Contest - Mar 1, 2010
For your shot at "loving life" with this emerging alternative neo-soul songstress, enter our contest for your chance to win her new CD!

CD Giveaway - John Milstead, "Sides of the Soul"Contest - Mar 1, 2010
Perfectly blending pop, country and soul, enter our contest for your chance to win the debut album by this compelling independent artist.

CD Giveaway - Fight the Quiet, "Let Me In" EPContest - Mar 1, 2010
This rock band's third album is a set of brand new songs that showcase the group’s knack for soaring melodies and riveting hooks, as well as the heart of a young band with unlimited potential. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Howard Jennings, "Ready To Listen" EPContest - Mar 1, 2010
Enter our contest to win a virtual journey of his soul with both serious and fun-loving songs.

David Bowie, "A Reality Tour" 2-CD Set GiveawayContest - Feb 22, 2010
This lavish double-disc set documents David Bowie’s last major tour. It might be the last time Bowie is captured live, so enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Will Kimbrough, "Wings"Contest - Feb 22, 2010
Exploring themes surrounding the conflict between family and career, love and work, parents and children, Wings can take flight on your CD player if you're the lucky winner!

Zach Williams and the Reformation, "Electric Revival" CD Giveaway + StickerContest - Feb 22, 2010
About as alternative as you can possibly get to currently popular music, this band is Lynyrd Skynyrd's offspring born thirty years too late.

CD Giveaway - "The Villains" EPContest - Feb 15, 2010
This eight-track self-titled debut weaves a seamless backdrop of rock, pop and country that speaks to the soul, and it could be yours if you are the lucky winner of our contest!

MercyMe - "The Generous Mr. Lovewell" Rubber Bracelet GiveawayContest - Feb 15, 2010
In anticipation of the new record, you can be the coolest person on your block by entering our contest for your chance to win this novelty rubber bracelet.

CD Giveaway - Trevor Davis, "Nothing Ringing True"Contest - Feb 15, 2010
Enter our contest for your chance to win the first full-length release for Trevor Davis as he soulfully wraps clever wordplay around intimate meditations on love and God.

Valentine's Day CD Giveaway - Al Jarreau, "Love Songs"Contest - Feb 8, 2010
A heart-melting crooner and master of the ballad -- the perfect Valentine's Day soundtrack. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

NFL Full Contact, "NFL Kickoff"Television Review - Feb 8, 2010
The Super Bowl is over. It's 73 days until the draft. What's a football fanatic to do? How about watch a six-week series that goes behind-the-scenes to expose the chaos that ensues before you ever view an NFL game?

CD Giveaway - Rebecca Rippy, "Telling Stories"Contest - Feb 8, 2010
This North Carolina based Americana singer/songwriter has assembled a collection of what she considers to be her most personal material to date. Enter our contest for your chance to hear Rebecca Rippy Telling Stories!

Quickie Makes the TeamBook Review - Feb 5, 2010
Accompanied by illustrations successfully projecting the enthusiasm of youth, the long-time Green Bay Packers wide receiver delivers a children's story of encouragement to chase your dreams.

CD Giveaway - Alesana, "Where Myth Fades to Legend"Contest - Feb 1, 2010
Enter our contest for your chance to win this post-hardcore interpretation of The Brothers Grimm.

CD Giveaway - Josh Preston, "Exit Sounds"Contest - Feb 1, 2010
If you're hankerin' for "a low-key guy with a guitar" to add to your music collection, be sure to enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Down the Line, "Home Alive"Contest - Feb 1, 2010
For a catchy concoction filled with intriguing arrangements, enter our contest for your chance to win this sort of "unplugged greatest hits" package from these connoisseurs of acoustic pop.

Yo La Tengo and Times New Viking Magical Winter Tour 2010Concert Review - Jan 25, 2010
For this Johnny-come-lately to the repertoire of these college indie darlings, it was an evening of accessibility and cacophony.

CD Giveaway - Danielia Cotton, "Live Child"Contest - Jan 25, 2010
Experience the powerful live performances of this fiery blues-rock artist with a chip on her shoulder by entering our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Shannon Curtis, "Why Don’t You Stay?" EPContest - Jan 18, 2010
Building a devoted following across the country, you can get a sense of why her fans stay by entering our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Capital Lights, "This Is an Outrage!"Contest - Jan 18, 2010
For a sonic assault with scattered hints of spirituality, enter our contest for your chance to win this release from Tooth & Nail Records!

CD Giveaway - The Mary Dream, "This Kind of Life"Contest - Jan 11, 2010
Enter our contest for a chance to win The Mary Dream's latest album.

CD Giveaway - Manafest, "Citizens Activ"Contest - Jan 11, 2010
If you're not intrigued by the concept of a white Christian rapper from Canada, well, then, you won't want to enter our contest. But it's free, and if you get caught listening to it by your friends, you can boast that you won it at The Trades!

CD Giveaway - Michael Logen, "Things I Failed To Mention"Contest - Jan 4, 2010
While the pop/folk artist is preparing new material for release in early 2010, you can win his first album by entering our contest.

CD Giveaway - Jesse Terry, "The Runner"Contest - Jan 4, 2010
Jesse Terry is one of Nashville's most promising young singer/songwriters, and you've got a chance to win his debut album by entering our contest.

CD Giveaway - Picture Me Broken, "Dearest (I'm So Sorry)"Contest - Dec 28, 2009
Enter our contest for your chance to win the debut EP from the teenage melodic rock band fronted by Gregg Allman's lovely daughter Layla.

CD Giveaway - Scotty Don't, "Songs From The Back Porch"Contest - Dec 28, 2009
Moving beyond their Sublime tribute band status, Scott Don't features all-original material on their debut full-length album. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - Jared Campbell, "Beyond the Gray"Contest - Dec 21, 2009
Enter our contest for your chance to win this new release filled with melodic and accessible roots rock.

CD Giveaway + Stickers! - Chris Schutz + Tourists, "Gemini"Contest - Dec 14, 2009
In quaint analog, this retro indie folk/rock wears its Roy Orbison influence on its sleeve, right down to the echo-y, distant vocals. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - The Suicide KingsContest - Dec 7, 2009
There's plenty of tragedy and twang to latch on to with this retro-country, so enter our contest for your chance to win!

DVD Giveaway - Sandi Patty Christmas LIVEContest - Nov 30, 2009
Celebrating this Christmas with the release of her first live project in almost 10 years, Sandi Patty sings in front of a live audience in Richardson, Texas, along with the support of a live orchestra and choir.

Picture Me Broken, "Dearest (I'm So Sorry)" EPMusic Review - Nov 18, 2009
This quartet of teenagers can open doors with the beauty and famous last name of their lead singer, but ultimately the genre diversity they proffer on their debut will have you saying, "Picture me intrigued!"

V.V. Brown, "The Attic" EPMusic Review - Nov 17, 2009
This British throwback artist aims to conquer America in small doses with this respectable effort conjuring a bygone era of doo-wop and soul, though the results tend to be an overproduced mashup of the too-familiar.

CD Giveaway - Sam Shrieve, "Bittersweet Lullabies"Contest - Nov 17, 2009
The current student at Berklee College of Music has a rock 'n' roll pedigree, but delivers a pleasing and diverse collection of soft pop on his debut record. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

2009 CMA Awards, or A Taylor-made Night for Swift DominationWriter's Block - Nov 12, 2009
It's definitely young Taylor Swift's night at the Country Music Awards with Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker as other notable winners.

CD Giveaway - Joshua Bell, "At Home With Friends"Contest - Nov 9, 2009
Enter for a chance to join violinist Joshua Bell At Home With Friends if you are the lucky winner of our contest!

CD Giveaway - Blue Mother Tupelo, "Heaven & Earth"Contest - Nov 9, 2009
For a homemade slice of free-spirited roots-rock in the true American songwriting tradition, be sure to enter our contest for the chance to win your very own piece of Heaven & Earth!

CD Giveaway - Gypsy Dave and the Stumpjumpers, "A Bucketful of Ghosts"Contest - Nov 2, 2009
With introspection borne of their rural Pennsylvania roots, this contemporary folk trio puts forth laid-back storytelling as from a simpler time. Enter our contest for your chance to win their latest album!

Emily Osment, "All the Right Wrongs" EPMusic Review - Oct 27, 2009
The Hannah Montana co-star's six-song debut EP succeeds on sheer spunk and ought to do as well for her music career as it has for that other girl from the show.

Jen Woodhouse, "The Shape & Shifting of Objects & Sound" CD Sampler + Two-Sided Postcard GiveawayContest - Oct 26, 2009
Enter our contest for the chance to win the six core songs from Jen's new album, along with a two-sided color promotional postcard.

Anthology Spidertangle: new works from members of the Spidertangle email listBook Review - Oct 16, 2009
From members of Spidertangle, an international e-mail list of visual and concrete poetry, this marriage of art and word features an exotic array of styles, and requires a certain anarchic mindset to be thoroughly enjoyed.

Ciao from Rome (Hannah Montana on Tour #1)Book Review - Oct 16, 2009
This first in an all-new, original fiction series titled "Hannah Montana on Tour" is a thoroughly average adventure in an eventful city, unless you count shopping as the height of excitement.

Miley Cyrus: Modern Role Models - A Cross-Currents BiographyBook Review - Oct 15, 2009
Yet another biography of the Disney star, this time focusing on her position as a "modern role model," with a good selection of little-seen photos, context enriching sidebars, and impressive vocabulary.

iHave a Web Show! (iCarly #1)Book Review - Oct 14, 2009
Find out how the web phenomenon known as iCarly all began with this adaptation of the first two episodes of the hit Nickelodeon show.

Anthology Spidertangle - Visual Poetry Book GiveawayContest - Oct 12, 2009
Explore the world of visual poetry -- the marriage of art and the word -- with this collection featuring an exotic array of styles. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana (Today's Superstars: Entertainment)Book Review - Oct 11, 2009
Selected by survey as one (or would that be two?) of the people kids want to read about, this third-grade level reader is an easy-to-understand biography accompanied by well appointed full-color photos.

Miley Cyrus (Junk Food: Tasty Celebrity Bios)Book Review - Oct 10, 2009
Sort of a magazine in book form, this unauthorized celebrity bio fills its glossy pages with splashy graphics, colorful captions, and full-page photos. It is somewhat light on substance, affirming the name of the series it is a part of.

Living the Dream: Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus - The Unofficial StoryBook Review - Oct 9, 2009
Voluminous in title and content, this is your one-stop source of information for Disney's darling, with rarely-seen photos and a thorough examination of all aspects of Miley's rise to public consciousness.

Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions, "Through The Devil Softly"Music Review - Oct 9, 2009
The newest release from the chanteuse of Paisley Underground dream pop floats out of the speakers like an airy wisp of carnal hypnotism.

Hannah Montana: The Movie: The Inside Scoop (Disney Early Readers)Book Review - Oct 8, 2009
As one of many adaptations of "Hannah Montana: The Movie," this one focuses on the persistent reporter trying to find out the secret identity of the teen pop star.

On the Road (Hannah Montana #14)Book Review - Oct 7, 2009
Volume number fourteen in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show adapts two episodes from the show's second season, with plots involving obstacles keeping Miley from traveling to perform as Hannah Montana.

Anthony Evans, "What Christmas Means"Music Review - Oct 7, 2009
An early gift from Anthony Evans, his first-ever Christmas project is an impassioned sentiment of soul prepped to warm your holiday celebrations with timeless favorites and one original tune.

Hannah Montana: The Essential GuideBook Review - Oct 6, 2009
If you have a daughter, or niece, or granddaughter who is a huge fan of the character that brought Miley Cyrus to the limelight, you now have a handy-dandy hardcover reference to explain the phenomenon of Hannah Montana.

CD Giveaway - James Dunn, "The Long Ride Home"Contest - Oct 5, 2009
A huge Bruce Springsteen fan, James Dunn emulates the Boss with a touch of Mellencamp Americana on his latest release. Enter our contest for your chance to win!

Hannah Montana: The Movie: Going Home (Disney Early Readers)Book Review - Oct 5, 2009
There is more to "Hannah Montana: The Movie" than just the film experience, and this book tie-in focuses on the pop superstar's return to her rural hometown, and efforts to keep it from succumbing to "progress."

Hannah Montana: DVD Game - Sing • Dance • Act • PlayDVD Review - Oct 4, 2009
Basically a new wrinkle on old favorites, this interactive DVD game -- hosted by Lilly in voice-over -- is loaded with eleven games for one to four or more players, but ultimately feels like nothing beyond sleep-over material.

True Blue (Hannah Montana #13)Book Review - Oct 3, 2009
This thirteenth entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show tests Miley's limits of friendship and humiliation.

The Kentucky HeadHunters, "Authorized Bootleg - Live / Agora Ballroom - Cleveland, Ohio 5/13/1990"Music Review - Oct 2, 2009
A long overdue love letter to fans, the Kentucky Headhunters release their first live album in honor of the 20th anniversary of their genre-shaking debut on the country music scene.

Miley Cyrus, "The Time of Our Lives" EPMusic Review - Oct 2, 2009
More than merely a promotional device for Wal-Mart's Miley Cyrus & Max Azria clothing line, this mini-album boasts seven songs that serve as a kind of music sampler of where the young songstress has been, and indications of where she's going.

Miley Mania! Behind the Scenes with Miley Cyrus (Star Scene)Book Review - Oct 1, 2009
For ages 9-12, this part biography, part scrapbook is one of those books that gleans all it can without any engagement of the principles, and is a fairly informative look from the outside at a career on the rise.

Mercer, "Mercer" EPMusic Review - Sep 30, 2009
Mercer's self-titled debut EP has a political undercurrent with alt-country as the base from which it branches off into eclectic territory. It features an abundance of melodic hooks, but a bit of lyrical clarity would help refine their identity favorably.

CD Giveaway - Red Wanting Blue, “These Magnificent Miles”Contest - Sep 28, 2009
This venerable indie rock outfit acknowledges the endless touring necessary to make a living without major label backing, and you get a shot at winning their latest album by entering our contest.

The IT Crowd: The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Sep 23, 2009
Six episodes of this uneven British sitcom will appeal especially to geeks knowledgeable with its authentic technospeak, and will have to suffice for the rest of us who will never see its American counterpart.

Diamond Rio, "The Reason"Music Review - Sep 22, 2009
Long-time country band Diamond Rio release their first full length Christian record The Reason, and it's a mixed blessing.

CD Giveaway - Chris Knight, "Trailer II"Contest - Sep 21, 2009
Enter our contest for a chance to win this second collection of stark and stunning recordings captured before Knight's major label debut album.

CD Giveaway - Moros Eros, "Jealous Me Was Killed By Curiosity"Contest - Aug 31, 2009
What do you get when you combine a li'l hardcore, a li'l new wave, a li'l emo and snatches of indie rock? Enter our contest or you'll never know!

Hannah Montana: The Movie (3-Disc Combo Pack Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy)DVD Review - Aug 31, 2009
The big-screen adaptation of Disney's hit series explores the pressures of a dual personality reaching critical mass. With music.

CD Giveaway - Stillhouse Hollow, "Dakota"Contest - Aug 24, 2009
For a slice of Americana nostalgia, enter our contest for your chance to win!

CD Giveaway - The Iveys, "The Iveys"Contest - Aug 17, 2009
The siblings are "Going the Right Way" with their self-titled debut, interweaving elements of Pop, Rock and Country. Enter our contest for your chance to win this thoroughly charming album.

Erina Mano, "Sekai wa Summer Party" (The World is a Summer Party) CD SingleMusic Review - Aug 4, 2009
The Hello! Project J-pop singer's third single release is a peppy summer confection and worthy addition to the canon of songs that have a beat that you can dance to.

CD Giveaway - The Fire The Flood, "Truth Seekers"Contest - Aug 3, 2009
If you like your hardcore breakdowns fast and furious, then enter our contest below for a chance to win... and that's no lie.

CD Giveaway - Greg Foresman, "Kodiak"Contest - Jul 27, 2009
Experience the stylistically eclectic world of Greg Foresman on his fourth solo release, Kodiak, if you're the lucky winner... enter now!

CD Giveaway - The Energy, "Realize Your Sin"Contest - Jul 20, 2009
If you like your throwback rock '80-style, enter our contest to win The Energy's third album.

CD Giveaway - Craig Jackson, "Damn the Roses"Contest - Jul 13, 2009
Craig Jackson's music might be considered Americana, but it really sounds like Tom Petty gone country. Enter our contest for your chance to win his latest album, Damn The Roses.

CD Giveaway - Buskin & Batteau, "Red Shoes & Golden Hearts"Contest - Jul 6, 2009
Funny and folkie, earnest and eclectic... that's what you'll hear on the duo's new CD if you're the lucky winner of our contest. Enter now!

CD Giveaway - Andrew Solomon, "Something More" Contest - Jun 29, 2009
Intricate and expansive in their melodic construction, Solomon fills his songs with an appealing blend of piano, acoustic guitar and husky vocals. Enter our contest for a chance to win Something More.

Leah Renee, "Sampler" EPMusic Review - Jun 24, 2009
This sampler of her in-progress debut album is an encouraging preview of things to come as Leah soulfully nails each song, varying register and volume with enough aplomb to carry the tunes with little manipulation.

CD Giveaway - The Ruse, "Midnight in the City"Contest - Jun 22, 2009
The Ruse delivers another set of ready-made arena-rock on their fourth album. Enter our contest to win it!

CD Giveaway - Heartour, "Ate"Contest - Jun 22, 2009
Heartour are the solo recordings of Jason Young, drummer for The Ruse. Filled with burbles of 80s electronica and They Might Be Giants descendancy, this new album could be yours if you enter our contest!

An-ya, "Nightlife (Remixes)" EPMusic Review - Jun 17, 2009
Enjoy the "Nightlife" with this Russian doll as An-ya's debut single climbs Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart and various producers put their own spin on this Lil' Eddie cover.

CD Giveaway - Heather Kropf, "Hestia"Contest - Jun 15, 2009
Enter our contest to win Heather Kropf's third album, Hestia, 11 helpings of spare, piano-based melancholy.

Faryl Smith, "Faryl"Music Review - May 28, 2009
The teen finalist from last year's Britain's Got Talent serves up a calm and peaceful collection of familiar tunes in a mezzo-soprano classical style. This listener anticipates new material and a maturing voice as the two ingredients to propel Faryl Smith to true excellence.

The Energy, "Realize Your Sin"Music Review - May 15, 2009
I've always wondered what it would be like to be a record company executive who has to wade through stacks of unsolicited material laden with pedestrian pap. Then I listened to this record and I wonder no longer.

Trey Lockerbie, "The Hummingbird EP"Music Review - May 14, 2009
Patiently learning the business of music through touring, Trey Lockerbie succeeds in establishing his ability to evoke emotion through this three-song sampler, and it's hard to imagine this combination of skilled songwriting and industry knowledge will fail to garner the attention he seeks.

CD Giveaway - Trey Lockerbie, "The Hummingbird EP"Contest - May 13, 2009
This gentle acoustic preview of Trey's rich vocals, guitar prowess and piano playing can be yours if you enter our contest giveaway!

DVD Giveaway - LOOK: A Film by Adam RifkinContest - May 4, 2009
Don't "Look" now, but here's a contest you should be entering!

CD Giveaway - Jason Vigil, "Sometimes Always" EPContest - Apr 27, 2009
Never pass up a chance like this to enter our contest to win "Sometimes Always."

Amy Diamond, "It's My Life" (CD Single)Music Review - Apr 20, 2009
Amy's entry into Sweden's "Melody Festival" marks a subtle shift toward electronic pop and an intriguing preview to her fifth album.

"Last Chance Harvey" Embossed Luggage TagContest - Apr 13, 2009
If you're looking for love and need to identify that "excess baggage" you're carrying, enter our contest to win this collectible novelty!

CD Giveaway - Wretched, "The Exodus of Autonomy"Contest - Apr 6, 2009
You'll have a wretched time with this melodic death metal debut if you are the winner of our contest... enter now!

Miley Cyrus (Kid Stars!)Book Review - Mar 30, 2009
This brief biography of the young entertainer is geared for reading aloud or independent reading, and will prove to be a quick read for a prepubescent interested in the world of Miley Cyrus and her alter ego Hannah Montana.

CD Giveaway - Official Selections Hyperfest 2 Compilation (2 CDs/40 tracks)Contest - Mar 16, 2009
Hyperactive Music Conference & Festival is an alternative to South by Southwest for independent artists, and the winner of our contest can score the official selections for this top industry event. The names might not be familiar, but that is the thrill of new discovery!

CD Giveaway - Connor Christian & Southern Gothic, "90 Proof Lullabies"Contest - Mar 2, 2009
Enter our contest to win a shot o' 90 Proof Lullabies.

2009 Auto Club 500 - Matt Kenseth Triumphs With a Team EffortSporting Event Recap - Feb 23, 2009
The Wisconsin driver posts back-to-back wins in the NASCAR season's opening two events. It rained again, but this time weather wouldn't play a factor in the outcome.

The Dark Knight of Oscar's Soul: Why "Superhero" Movies Will Never Be "Best" at the Academy AwardsWriter's Block - Feb 22, 2009
2008 was certainly a banner year for big-screen comic book character adaptations, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the top nominations for this year's Academy Awards.

NASCAR's "Silent Assassin" Makes Some Noise: Matt Kenseth Wins 2009 Daytona 500Sporting Event Recap - Feb 16, 2009
There was no smoke-filled burnout, and no "Polish Victory Lap" with the checkered flag, but Wisconsin-native Matt Kenseth won the rain-shortened 2009 Daytona 500 just the same.

2009 Grammy Awards: Damn, Now I'll Have to Find Out What Raising Sand Means After AllWriter's Block - Feb 9, 2009
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards had plenty of drama... most of which never made it onscreen. What we did see were collaborations galore, and Alison Krauss walked away a "Rich Woman."

Hannah Montana: Rock the WavesBook Review - Feb 9, 2009
The first original novel based on the hit Disney Channel show spends a summer with Miley Stewart as a hunky Australian surfer comes to town for a competition, and lessons are learned regarding the illusion of fame.

Monster ZooComic Book Review - Feb 7, 2009
The latest graphic novel from Doug TenNapel captures the awkwardness of teenage years in the context of a day at the zoo gone horribly wrong. A cursed pagan idol ushers in an animal Apocalypse, and the protagonist learns what it really means to be a hero.

The Fray, "The Fray"Music Review - Feb 5, 2009
Musically inoffensive and lyrically obtuse, the long-awaited sophomore release by the Denver quartet mines virtually the same artistic territory as their breakthrough debut, How To Save A Life.

Top Secret! (I Love the 80's Edition)DVD Review - Feb 5, 2009
The creators of "Airplane!" cast their spoofing net around such diverse fare as wartime spy thrillers, Elvis Presley musicals, and westerns. The unevenness of the rapid-fire jokes keep it from being a true classic, but if you're willing to weed through the chaff, there's plenty of hilarity to be had.

CD Giveaway - Enter into... The FrayContest - Feb 2, 2009
After nearly four years, The Fray returns with their self-titled sophomore effort. Sign up and you could be saying "You Found Me" if you're the lucky winner!

Yes We Can... Recognize the Role of Music in the Rise of Barack Hussein Obama to the U.S. PresidencyEditorial - Jan 20, 2009
The former Illinois senator has inspired numerous musicians to pen songs motivated by the universal themes of hope, unity and change. What role has music played in his ascendancy?

Kemper Crabb, "Downe in Yon Forrest: Christmas From the Middle Ages" DVD & CD GiveawayContest - Dec 22, 2008
Enter our contest here at The Trades to win both the DVD and CD of this unique celebration of Christmas.

Lisa Miskovsky, "Still Alive - The Remixes" EPMusic Review - Dec 16, 2008
The theme from the first person action adventure game Mirror's Edge gets five remixes by a slew of popular and influential dance producers, with a version to fit any mood.

DVD Giveaway - "The Lather Effect" w/ '80s Music FolderContest - Dec 15, 2008
Take a trip down memory lane here at The Trades by entering our contest for your chance to win this package of '80s nostalgia.

Still Alive (The Theme From Mirror's Edge™) Remix CD GiveawayContest - Dec 8, 2008
Enter our contest here at The Trades for a chance to win the ultimate soundtrack to Mirror's Edge™ featuring five remixes of the title track by Swedish rock/pop star Lisa Miskovsky.

The Incredible Hulk: My Search for a Cure (Ready-to-Read, Level 3)Book Review - Dec 8, 2008
This abbreviated adaptation of the screenplay is geared for children who can read on their own, with full-color illustrations complementing the text.

Various Artists, "Dan Deacon/Future Islands" (7-inch Split Single)Music Review - Dec 7, 2008
This limited edition colored vinyl single pairs eclectic electronic pop with post-wave dance. People everywhere will relearn the term "flipside."

Lee "Scratch" Perry, "Scratch Came Scratch Saw Scratch Conquered"Music Review - Dec 5, 2008
The dub reggae pioneer presents a sequel of sorts to last year's Grammy-nominated Reggae Album of the Year, minimalist in comparison to his higher-profile recent dance club ready collaboration with producer Andrew W.K.

Living Colour "Live" Giveaway Extravaganza (DVD & CD)Contest - Nov 24, 2008
Enter our contest here at The Trades for a chance to win the newly-released Paris Concert DVD and 2005's CBGB benefit live performance on CD by the funk metal band Living Colour.

Koch Records Jazzy 3 Disc Music Giveaway featuring Jason Miles, Warren Hill, and Nick ColionneContest - Oct 6, 2008
Enter our contest for a chance to win these three CDs, and arm yourself with the proper music for when the mood is right.

Dear Life, "Framework"Music Review - Oct 3, 2008
Dear Life's debut is evidence that I can no longer pass-off every album cover shrouded in black as a hardcore morass of monotony.

Lissie, "Lissie" EPMusic Review - Oct 1, 2008
Every track of this four-song self-titled debut is like a sample of future musical possibilities because each song is diverse in its own way. Lissie invites comparisons to Tori Amos, Regina Spektor, and Björk, including the idiosyncrasies of all of the above.

Win or Lose (Hannah Montana #12)Book Review - Aug 6, 2008
This twelfth entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show finds Miley utilizing her celebrity counterpart to triumph in the face of adversity.

Mad for Miley: An Unauthorized BiographyBook Review - Jul 18, 2008
As with any biography of an on-going career, this work gets more dated as time goes by, but it still operates as a fine -- if unreliable -- introduction to the teen sensation.

Sweet Revenge (Hannah Montana #11)Book Review - Jul 15, 2008
Volume number eleven in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show features plots involving payback -- one with Miley as the deliverer, and one that finds her as the recipient.

Night Ranger, "Hole in the Sun" CD GiveawayContest - Jul 14, 2008
Night Ranger prove you can still rock in America with their lastest CD, which you can win by entering our contest giveaway.

Read All About It!Book Review - Jul 11, 2008
The First Lady and newly-off-the-market daughter fashion a picture book aimed at fostering youthful literacy. Will their celebrity entice children to read all about it?

Don't Bet on It (Hannah Montana #10)Book Review - Jul 8, 2008
This tenth entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel show takes the potentially creepy scenario of Miley and Jackson dating and brings out the humor.

Face the Music (Hannah Montana #9)Book Review - Jul 3, 2008
The student-by-day, pop-star-by-night contemplates the consequences of a pair of decisions she's made in this ninth entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel series.

Book Giveaway - Caliphate, Autographed by Tom KratmanContest - May 26, 2008
Embark on a ride into a horrific vision of the future by entering our contest to win a signed copy of this new novel which postulates a reunited Islamic world and its consequences.

Toby Keith, "35 Biggest Hits" 2-CD GiveawayContest - May 26, 2008
"Get Drunk And Be Somebody" when you win this fantastic 2-CD set that collects all of the country superstar's "biggest hits"... enter now!

R.E.M., "Accelerate"Music Review - Apr 18, 2008
The recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees jolt themselves out of a prolonged musical somnambulism with their 14th album. This is the disc to trot out to those acquaintances who think R.E.M. can't kick ass.

Trevor Davis, "Nothing Ringing True"Music Review - Apr 16, 2008
On the first full-length release for this San Diego singer/songwriter, he soulfully wraps clever wordplay around intimate meditations on love and God.

Bronze Radio Return, "Bronze Radio Return" EPMusic Review - Apr 12, 2008
Their particular intersection of rock and blues touches on the band's potential of genre-busting, but never quite rises above John Mayer/Dave Matthews/Ben Folds mimicry.

Big Man Japan (Dai-Nipponjin)Movie Review - Apr 4, 2008
A sixth-generation Japanese superhero stars in his own reality show in this wacky import that revels in its strangeness yet has you chuckling along at all the absurdity.

The Rubyz, "The Rubyz"Music Review - Apr 1, 2008
This teen girl trio is positioned as a moral compass for tweens, and delivers a fun, infectious record, grounded in faith, that is -- I'll say it -- a gem.

VH1's Rock of Love - The Complete First SeasonContest - Mar 31, 2008
Bret Michaels of Poison is looking for love -- I guess -- in this celebreality series and you can enter to win this 3-disc complete first season, featuring bonus footage that was too hot for TV, and a collectible pink heart-shaped guitar pick!

Big Brother 9 - March 26: An Egg-cellent (and Unanimous) Choice for EvictionA Dose of Reality - Mar 27, 2008
Chelsia serves up some scrambled eggs for Easter, and delivers the most not helpful campaigning-for-votes speech in the history of Big Brother.

Paul McCartney: Ecce Cor MeumDVD Review - Mar 19, 2008
A wonderful keepsake of all the pomp and pageantry of the premiere performance of this classical work at the Royal Albert Hall in London, with a documentary that goes a long way toward fostering appreciation for it.

Steve Means, "Rescue Me" EPMusic Review - Mar 13, 2008
This 7-track debut reveals a few nuggets of inspired songwriting, but it remains to be seen whether Steve will have the Means to compete with the glut of acoustic singer/songwriters in the John Mayer mold.

My Friends Tigger & Pooh - Friendly TailsDVD Review - Mar 12, 2008
You'd better think, think, think about adjusting your expectations if you're a fan of Milne's original work, and enjoy this 3D CGI animated series for what it is: a preschool interactive learning show.

Visions of IrelandDVD Review - Mar 11, 2008
Spectacular scenery of the Emerald Isle from a lofty perspective is showcased in this hour-long virtual vacation, although the aerial technique can leave the viewer feeling somewhat detached from the subject.

Toby Lightman, "NASCAR Love (Let's Go Racing)"Music Review - Mar 10, 2008
Adding to the excitement of a new NASCAR season is Toby Lightman's thoroughly modern country theme song, because we "can't wait to hear DW say, 'boogidy, boogidy, boogidy... let's go racing, boys!'"

The Royal Tramp Collection (2-Disc Special Edition) DVD GiveawayContest - Mar 10, 2008
Win this DVD and follow the larger-than-life exploits of a Ching Dynasty-era “kung fu con-man” featuring Stephen Chow before he became a Chinese super-star!

Sara Bareilles, "Little Voice"Music Review - Mar 8, 2008
Without a lick of formal training in either vocals or key-tickling, Bareilles nonetheless soars in professional fashion on her major-label debut, featuring the crazy-infectious and inescapable "Love Song."

Katy Perry, "Ur So Gay" EPMusic Review - Feb 15, 2008
Comparisons include being a Lucille Ball/Freddie Mercury love child, but this feisty up-and-coming musician comes off as unnecessarily crude in this EP preview to her full-length debut due out this spring.

Kylie Minogue, "X"Music Review - Feb 12, 2008
The Australian pop star's 10th album could just as easily have been coined "XXX," because it's all about sex. Ultimately, it's just a just a non-earth-shattering collection of well-sequenced dance music.

2008 Grammy Awards: Amy Winehouse Wins Without Being in the House, But Kanye West is Best (Just Ask Him)Writer's Block - Feb 11, 2008
Riding a wave of nostalgia, the 50th Annual Grammy Awards show attempted to bridge the gap between the music of a half-century ago and today with multi-generational performances.

Miss Derringer, "Black Tears" EPMusic Review - Feb 9, 2008
Mix artists and musicians with punk backgrounds, and what do you get? That's right: girl-group pop of the late-50s and early-60s with a trans-generational concoction of Goth rockabilly.

Adele, "19"Music Review - Feb 7, 2008
The debut album of "The New Amy Winehouse" arrives with some mighty big expectations, but I'm confident that it will withstand the hype and be appreciated for the solid career-starter that it is.

Joal Rush, "Imagination" EPMusic Review - Feb 6, 2008
This South Carolina native's second six-song EP release is filled with tasty singer/songwriter pop/rock in the vein of Edwin McCain.

Cascada, "Perfect Day"Music Review - Feb 5, 2008
While this German Eurodance act will never be accused of dancefloor innovation, their latest batch of songs have a beat and you can dance to them and that's their only aspiration.

Amy Diamond, "Music in Motion"Music Review - Feb 2, 2008
She has such an appealing voice, but the material on her third album rarely rises above just ordinary.

Seeing Green (Hannah Montana #8)Book Review - Jan 10, 2008
The eighth entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel series centers on Miley's budding romantic interest in fellow student (and fellow celebrity, though he doesn't know it) Jake Ryan.

Miley Cyrus (A Robbie Reader)Book Review - Jan 9, 2008
This slim contemporary biography is ridiculously overpriced, but is otherwise a fine introduction to the young starlet's life for the curious juvenile.

Saints Among the AnimalsBook Review - Dec 30, 2007
These often quirky stories of ten saints, accompanied by charcoal artwork, draw the reader to witness the fruits of harmony between man and beast.

UnderdogDVD Review - Dec 29, 2007
Fans of the animated character on which this Walt Disney flick is based will be left barking mad, while less-discerning viewers will find it entertaining enough.

Now That's What I Call Music! 26Music Review - Dec 27, 2007
About every four months sees another compilation, and while the series remains highly predictable, it still delivers a fine sampler of current hits.

It's A Wonderful Life (Two-Disc Collector's Set)DVD Review - Dec 24, 2007
Of all the American traditions observed on Christmas Eve, an enduring activity has become viewing this story of desolation and redemption that will have you declaring "it is a wonderful life!" Newly restored B&W and colorized versions are included.

Jars of Clay, "Christmas Songs"Music Review - Dec 23, 2007
Christmas Songs strike a certain reflective mood -- ethereal with rich strings as an overarching motif -- in a thoroughly modern set that "feels" classic, and can easily be enjoyed even beyond the holidays.

A Very Special Christmas - The 20th Anniversary Music Video CollectionDVD Review - Dec 22, 2007
These seven videos and five live performances are a fine compilation and historical record of the artistic contributions donated to benefit Special Olympics.

Various Artists, "A Disney Channel Holiday"Music Review - Dec 21, 2007
A collection of pumped-up pop fare includes personalities from the cable channel's programming (with a notable exception) and the result is an enjoyable mix of young stars trying their best to make the season festive.

Nightmare on Hannah Street (Hannah Montana #7)Book Review - Dec 16, 2007
The seventh entry in the junior novel series based on the hit Disney Channel series tells two stories of frightening visits from relatives.

Asia, "Fantasia: Live in Tokyo"DVD Review - Dec 12, 2007
The original four members of Asia reunited for a tour in honor of the 25th anniversary of their debut album, and this performance from Japan show that time may have aged their appearance, but sonically it was a trip to the past.

Oprah Winfrey Presents: Mitch Albom's For One More DayMovie Review - Dec 9, 2007
The winner of this year's unwieldy title offers a tale of forgiveness and redemption using an economy of words with a minimum of sentimentality.

Britney Spears, "Blackout"Music Review - Nov 5, 2007
While it's tempting to characterize this new set as a train-wreck every bit as destructive as her personal life, the overriding impression I got from this album was, "it's the best production money can buy."

Family Ties - The Second SeasonDVD Review - Nov 2, 2007
Michael J. Fox's character took center stage as season two of this early '80s sitcom unfolded, and Dad grew a beard. Positioned after The Cosby Show on NBC's juggernaut Thursday evening line-up, its ratings and popularity soared.

Roger's Big AdventureBook Review - Oct 28, 2007
For ages 4-8, this charming tale follows a Bengal tiger cub on a journey to cross the ocean to reunite with his mother back home. Adding to interest are illustrations that are meant to be colored along the way.

Sugababes, "Change"Music Review - Oct 25, 2007
The top UK female act of the century releases their appropriately-titled fifth studio album. I'm at a loss to explain why Sugababes has not conquered America, because they are every bit as good as Destiny's Child, and infinitely less annoying.

Can't Buy Me Love: The Beatles, Britain, and AmericaBook Review - Oct 23, 2007
Beyond another chronicle of the popular band, this impressive work is a successful convergence of "group" biography, detailed look at their music, and explanation of the historical context that caused Beatlemania.

Max McGee: Feeling Blue Over the Death of The Green Bay Packers' Colorful Receiver (1932-2007)Obituary - Oct 23, 2007
The Green Bay Packers didn't play football this past weekend, but still managed to suffer a loss as their colorful receiver from the '60s glory years passes away.

Whitney Wolanin, "Loud and Clear" CD SingleMusic Review - Oct 22, 2007
In anticipation of a multi-track EP to come out later this year, this 17-year-old high school senior previews one of the cuts that rises above pop balderdash to deliver a fine dance number that doubles as a female empowerment anthem.

Mr. B and Bob Seeley, "Back to Back"Music Review - Oct 20, 2007
A first glance at the track listing will have you seeing double, as two titans of boogie-woogie piano showcase their talents on jazz and blues standards.

Chicago, "The Best Of Chicago 40th Anniversary Edition"Music Review - Oct 18, 2007
In celebration of their legacy and longevity, this two-disc retrospective features hits galore, with plenty of edited versions of your favorites. For the casual fan this is a great collection of songs and would make a fine primer for someone new to the band.

Jenn Franklin, "Errors & Admissions" EPMusic Review - Oct 17, 2007
This six-song re-release hints at the superb talent that Franklin obviously possesses, while demonstrating how overproduction can submerse it in an ocean of unnecessary sound.

The Bangles - Return to Bangleonia: Live in ConcertDVD Review - Oct 16, 2007
The original line-up performs at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles in September 2000, in this no-frills production that covers the all-girl rock band's musical flaws with abundant energy.

Various Artists, "The War, A Ken Burns Film, The Soundtrack"Music Review - Oct 13, 2007
Just as Burns needed seven parts to unveil the personal accounts of Americans effected by the Second World War, music utilized for the series is spread out over four separate releases. As a result, this soundtrack acts as a sort of sampler to these other albums, while managing to be encompassing in its own right.

The War - A Ken Burns FilmDVD Review - Oct 12, 2007
This seven-part, fifteen-hour series on World War II by accomplished filmmaker Ken Burns does not aspire to be all-inclusive in its scope, and people looking for a definitive documentary are coming into this with the wrong approach. It's the personal stories with far-reaching consequences that drive the narrative, with a simple acknowledgement of the facts that is refreshingly devoid of a specific point of view.

Hannah Montana - Life's What You Make It (Volume 3)DVD Review - Oct 10, 2007
Sweet niblets! Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana is starting high school and must resolve her relationship with Jake, deal with a rival pop star, and suffer the loss of her singing voice. Four select episodes from the second season of the Disney series fill out this new collection, with scant extras.

The Chieftains: Live Over Ireland - Water from the WellDVD Review - Oct 7, 2007
No one has done more to popularize Irish traditional music in the last half-century, and this outstanding (if limited) anthology should please venerable fans and new-timers alike with tales of the emotional core of their music.

Karmina, "The Kiss" EPMusic Review - Oct 4, 2007
They're young, they're pretty, but the real beauty of Karmina is that they are gifted musicians who write their own songs and seem miles beyond the lip-syncing airheads to which they might be unfairly compared.

Emmy Rossum, "Inside Out" EPMusic Review - Sep 12, 2007
The young actress branches out into her first love with this 3-song preview of her forthcoming full-length debut. The tunes rely heavily on Emmy's layered vocals, even to the point of using her voice as a stand-in for instruments.

24x24 Wide Open with Jeff GordonDVD Review - Sep 7, 2007
Cameras follow driver #24 around for 24 hours off-track, as the NASCAR racing sensation attends to various sponsor commitments and charity work, spends quality recreational time on the water, and, oh yeah, has a family life.

EleventySeven, "Galactic Conquest"Music Review - Sep 5, 2007
"Upbeat punk" sounds like an oxymoron, but that's what you get here with a vigorous combination of fast tempo, guitar riff, and octave-spanning synth runs. Resistance is futile.

Disney Princess Enchanted Tales - Follow Your DreamsDVD Review - Sep 4, 2007
This direct-to-video "adventure fit for a princess" is billed as a film, but really are separate Aurora and Jasmine stories tied together loosely by the theme of perseverance. It's a well-executed package that delivers its message of female empowerment to the level that little girls will successfully absorb.

12 Stones, "Anthem for the Underdog"Music Review - Aug 14, 2007
12 Stones shows signs of emerging maturity that seasons the new record with palpable progress from their earlier output. It aims to be more radio-ready than any of its predecessors, but still lacks a "hit-one-out-the-park" standout to really get them noticed.

Lifehouse, "Who We Are"Music Review - Aug 10, 2007
The fourth studio release by Lifehouse reeks of sincerity and is exactly what you would expect of Jason Wade and Co. -- a collection of tunes well-written both musically and lyrically, with a slightly more aggressive feel than their last album.

Wingin It, "Attunement"Music Review - Aug 10, 2007
A laid-back set that can best be described as reggae (the beat) meets America (the vocals) meets Neil Young (the topics).

The Fire The Flood, "Truth Seekers"Music Review - Aug 9, 2007
This heavy hardcore band strives for intelligent lyrics on their debut, but the same-pitch vocals fail to vary the ideas trying to be expressed.

Voyagers! - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Aug 2, 2007
Aiming for a young audience, this short-lived time-travel series presented a rather simplified version of history that was fun, if not terribly accurate.

Holy Roman Empire, "The Longue Durée"Music Review - Aug 1, 2007
Holy Roman Empire features an impressive post-hardcore pedigree, and doesn't sound like anything you would expect from those players. Instead it conquers its audience with melodic rock that is highly accessible.

Roving MarsDVD Review - Jul 31, 2007
This Disney IMAX documentary chronicles NASA's mission to Mars and attempts to make science accessible, but doesn't quite delve into the details satisfyingly enough for those truly curious. A vintage extra about the red planet is worth the price of admission, though.

John Wayne's Tribute to AmericaDVD Review - Jul 31, 2007
This 1970 all-star televison special sought to counteract anti-American sentiments by presenting a patriotic journey through American history. You'll have fun picking out the stars, and perhaps learn a little something along the way.

Before Their Eyes, "Before Their Eyes"Music Review - Jul 28, 2007
This new band from Ohio presents a pleasing amalgamation of pop, punk and hardcore. Their attention to the struggles in having a relationship with God makes the work stand out among many others in the genre that wallow in despair.

No End in SightMovie Review - Jul 28, 2007
If this documentary is to be believed, the Bush administration couldn't have screwed up their post-war activities in Iraq any worse. It soberly lives up to its title in lucidly examining decision-making process and their unfortunate results.

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? #1 (Feedback)Comic Book Review - Jul 26, 2007
Just in time for a new season of Who Wants to Be a Superhero?, last year's winner, Feedback, has his origin scripted by none other than Stan "The Man" Lee.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Anticipation is Making Me WaitWriter's Block - Jul 20, 2007
I join the great multitude in expectancy for this final installment of J. K. Rowling's wizard work. Many storylines will be converging, with some finding resolution and others ending permanently. It is my sincere hope that good triumphs over evil in the end.

Paul McCartney, "Memory Almost Full"Music Review - Jul 17, 2007
The theme of the new album is "act your age," and Baby Boomers in particular will relate to the reminiscences of youth in this offering intertwining love and nostalgia.

John Morales Champions Baseball Players of FaithInterview - Jul 10, 2007
A new video production narrated by John Morales explores the relationship between sports and faith, and the veteran sports broadcaster enthusiastically discusses the making of it.

Asia "Heat of the Moment" 2007 North American TourConcert Review - Jul 8, 2007
A reunion of unimaginable awesomeness took place onstage as All Four Original Members of Asia performed, and 25 years melted away in the "heat of the moment".

RatatouilleMovie Review - Jul 6, 2007
You'll be saying, "It's rata-cal!" once you've witnessed the sumptuous animated meal Disney Pixar has served up for consumption by family members of all ages.

Hannah Montana - Pop Star ProfileDVD Review - Jun 27, 2007
Disney doles out their most popular series for tweens in another four-episode batch, with the minimal bonus material consisting of one song performed in concert by Hannah Montana, and a skimpy behind-the-scenes interview segment.

Movie Smack Talk - Summer 2007, #3: "Fantastic Four" Rises to the Occasion While "Drew" Has No Clue; Room "1408" Reserved for "Evan Almighty"Box Office Market Analysis - Jun 22, 2007
I'm eating a serving of crow, with humble pie for dessert, because I was convinced "FF" would not ascend to the box office stratosphere but rather perform a galactic belly flop.

Movie Smack Talk - Summer 2007, #2: "Ocean's" Wave Capsizes "Pirates", Drown Penguins; "Nancy Drew" to Investigate "Fantastic" StenchBox Office Market Analysis - Jun 13, 2007
"Pirates" is finally dethroned... by criminals, and the new "Fantastic Four" flick is really gonna suck. Just another week in the summer movie season.

FCC Indecency Ruling Smackdown is a Load of BSEditorial - Jun 12, 2007
Verbal diarrhea has seeped into everyday language, and the media has chosen to "go with the flow" rather than consider the decency of it all. The recent court ruling against fining such behavior isn't helping matters.

Movie Smack Talk - Summer 2007, Week 1: "Pirates" Hauls Big Booty, and "Mr. Brooks" is Poised to be Your Next Favorite Serial KillerBox Office Market Analysis - Jun 1, 2007
Find out who the big box office winners were for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, and preview the (mostly) adult fare primed to open this week. News includes the Teen Titans coming to a theater near you, and a Zooey and Night pairing.

1997, "...a Better View of the Rising Moon"Music Review - May 31, 2007
The demographic for this material is squarely with people born not much before the titular year. 1997 might be out of Chicago, but their sound differs favorably from the scads of emo bands spewing forth from the Windy City area.

Shaw/Blades, "Influence"Music Review - May 30, 2007
As the source of some timeless music themselves as members of Damn Yankees, Night Ranger, and Styx, Tommy Shaw and Jack Blades lovingly pay homage to '60's and '70's classic rock songs that impacted their music careers.

Movie Smack Talk's 2007 Summer Movie Preview: Will "Pirates" Steal Another Treasure at Summer's End?Box Office Market Analysis - May 28, 2007
Three huge sequels have already hit the theaters. Is there anything left worth seeing this summer?

True Grit (Special Collector's Edition)DVD Review - May 23, 2007
The Duke evoked enough "true grit" as a one-eyed federal marshal to earn an Oscar for his performance in this 1969 Western, and John Wayne's 100th birthday is being honored with this special release.

Various Artists, "Shrek the Third - Motion Picture Soundtrack"Music Review - May 21, 2007
The soundtrack to the third Shrek film doesn't hit one out of the forest with a standout hit, but it does provide a pleasing mix of classic and fresh music.

Cagney & Lacey - Season One with Sharon Gless and Tyne DalyDVD Review - May 8, 2007
No matter what it's titled, this '80's feminist police drama is a worthy investment of time and money as a landmark series that not only tackled controversial topics, but stood apart from standard genre storylines through its female viewpoint.

Jason of Star Command - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - May 5, 2007
This off-shoot of Filmation's Space Academy first appeared as a serialized segment of the Saturday morning kid's show Tarzan and the Super 7, before popularity spun it off into its own half-hour stand-alone series.

33Miles, "33Miles"Music Review - May 3, 2007
The group's name is a simple metaphor for the 33 years that Jesus spent on Earth, and they hope to get many "miles" out of their unabashedly commercial music in an effort to bring Christ's message to as many people as possible. Musically, how many different ways can you say "sounds like Rascal Flatts"?

Chantal Kreviazuk, "Ghost Stories"Music Review - May 2, 2007
For her fourth album, the Canadian singer/songwriter and classically trained pianist eschews guitars in favor of piano-centered tunes with a flair of strings, and offers a familial air of maturity.

CD Giveaway - 1997, "...a better view of the rising moon."Contest - May 1, 2007
Here's your chance to check out a new band from Chicago comprised of five members with diverse musical backgrounds. It all adds up to a unique sound, and entering our contest will have you looking forward to... 1997.

Space Academy: The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Apr 30, 2007
This Saturday morning children's show only lasted one season, but rode a wave of science fiction popularity in the wake of the surprise movie hit of the summer of 1977 -- "Star Wars".

The Almost, "Southern Weather"Music Review - Apr 27, 2007
Underoath's drummer/vocalist wrote and plays all the instruments on this side project, and has fashioned a solid melodic rock effort suitable for any kind of weather.

After the SilenceDVD Review - Apr 26, 2007
A young deaf and mute girl is rescued from an abusive family setting and embarks on an empowering journey toward literacy. Despite some vague condescension toward deafness, the story is ultimately a triumph of will over circumstances.

The QueenDVD Review - Apr 25, 2007
Helen Mirren earned a well-deserved Academy Award for her complex and subdued performance as Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in this deftly-portrayed crucial moment in British history.

Jane Monheit, "Surrender"Music Review - Apr 24, 2007
The Bossa Nova Belle moves into more contemporary territory (1960's and onward) on her seventh album, delivering another rich and buttery vocal package.

Inside Film Music: Composers SpeakBook Review - Apr 22, 2007
Interviews with over thirty movie composers are meant for aspiring musicians interested in feature-film scoring, as well as for the music fan in general to listen to soundtracks with a new ear.

Avril Lavigne, "The Best Damn Thing"Music Review - Apr 21, 2007
It's tempting to chant out, "Hey, hey, you, you, I don't like your album!" but I'd be doing that just for effect, and so is the young Canadian songstress on this pep-rally greatest hits collection of raunchy bubble gum pop-punk.

Soular, "Love Crash Heal"Music Review - Apr 19, 2007
Its title is a synthesis of the various stages of a relationship, and a good indicator of the type of material tackled by Soular, a band that borrows from several styles but creates a musical atmosphere all its own.

Until June, "Until June"Music Review - Apr 18, 2007
You won't have to wait Until June to hear the eponymous debut of this transplanted L.A. trio, though with a batch of songs that aren't terribly distinctive, the band hopes their music won't escape your consciousness by then, either.

BobbyDVD Review - Apr 14, 2007
This worthy tribute spends the day at the Ambassador Hotel before Presidential candidate RFK was gunned down there in 1968. The storylines of a vast cast of characters -- peopled by an amazing "who's who" of Hollywood -- converge in the dramatic finale.

Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime ExperienceMovie Review - Apr 13, 2007
This documentary features firsthand accounts of recent combat participants in Iraq and Afghanistan and balances the fine line between being pro-war and anti-war, choosing to let our own sense of shock and awe formulate through the consumption of their stories.

The Natural (Director's Cut)DVD Review - Apr 4, 2007
The digitally remastered 1984 sports fable is now edited as director Barry Levinson intended, enhancing this retelling of the Camelot legend through the world of baseball.

Safe at Home!DVD Review - Apr 3, 2007
This pre-teen baseball drama stars Yankee sluggers Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle. It isn't nearly as clever as its title, but is as American as mom, baseball, and apple pie.

The Honeydrippers, "Volume One" [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]Music Review - Apr 3, 2007
Robert Plant's briefly incognito ode to vintage R&B is released with an additional live version of "Rockin' at Midnight".

John Paul II: The Friend of All HumanityDVD Review - Apr 2, 2007
This Spanish production consists of an hour of material, equally divided between an animated and documentary look at the extraordinary life of the late pontiff.

The Apprentice Season 6 - Episode 11: O Tim, Where Art Thou Loyalty?A Dose of Reality - Apr 2, 2007
You might have thought the soap opera of Tim and Nicole concluded last week when the fledgling couple was split into opposing teams. You'd be wrong.

CD+DVD Giveaway - Crystal Visions... The Very Best of Stevie NicksContest - Apr 2, 2007
Stop draggin' your heart around and enter our contest to own this unique career retrospective encompassing the Fleetwood Mac member's solo career.

Alesana, "On Frail Wings of Vanity & Wax" [ENHANCED]Music Review - Mar 31, 2007
About three tracks into this I felt like killing myself, and if that's the measurement of success in the screamo genre, then this album is great. This enhanced re-release features two additional tunes, four concert performances and a video interview with the band.

Kill the UmpireDVD Review - Mar 29, 2007
This vintage baseball comedy perfectly captures the mood of those passionate about baseball, as a fan goes from berating umpires to learning the trade.

The Incredible Journey of Mary BryantDVD Review - Mar 28, 2007
An epic period drama that depicts the real-life adventures of a young Australian woman as she escapes a penal colony in search of a better life for her family. It's an entertaining "journey" with well-shot scenery that convincingly sets the time and place.

FlickaDVD Review - Mar 26, 2007
This contemporary version of the 1941 Mary O'Hara children's novel, My Friend Flicka introduces the wild mustang to a new generation, with generally pleasing results.

The Bituminous Coal Queens of PennsylvaniaDVD Review - Mar 22, 2007
It's a wordy title for a pageant winner, but this heartfelt and utterly charming documentary is part reminiscence on the life-long impact of capturing the crown, and part competition chronicle as teen girls vie for the title and share their dreams for the future.

Mary Karlzen, "The Wanderlust Diaries"Music Review - Mar 16, 2007
Filled with up-tempo roots-rock tinged with country, "The Wanderlust Diaries" is a travelogue of diversity that showcases the maturity of a seasoned songwriter.

PremonitionMovie Review - Mar 16, 2007
Be forewarned... "Premonition" wants to be a whacked-out time-travel thriller, yet it's really an exploration of the breakdown of a marriage.

Book Giveaway - Inside Film Music: Composers SpeakContest - Mar 16, 2007
For non-musicians and musicians alike, this book is a window into the world of soundtracks. Enter for your chance to put a song in your heart and win our contest!

Baby Einstein - My First SignsDVD Review - Mar 15, 2007
This DVD aims for toddler communication development, or for the parent interested in dabbling with the language of the Deaf. The lasting benefits are debatable, but as a slice of entertainment with a smidgen of education it succeeds admirably.

The Ultimate GiftMovie Review - Mar 15, 2007
"The Ultimate Gift" delivers a package filled with life's lessons about traits that will make one truly happy. Although well-meaning, it ultimately was a gift I wanted to return for a refund.

MusiCares Presents: A Tribute to Brian WilsonDVD Review - Mar 13, 2007
On February 11, 2005, a MusiCares charity concert honored the achievements of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. It turned out to be an enjoyable evening listening to timeless music.

The Best Of The Electric Company - Volume 2DVD Review - Mar 2, 2007
Twenty favorites from this 1971-1977 sibling to Sesame Street are presented on four discs. It easily stands up, and in many ways surpasses, anything masquerading as children's television programming that you'll find today.

Amazing GraceMovie Review - Mar 1, 2007
The story of acclaimed British abolitionist William Wilberforce is certainly not a household name, but after seeing this historical drama, you'll wonder why.

2007 Academy Awards: Scorsese Departed An Oscar WinnerWriter's Block - Feb 26, 2007
Hopefully the seats were comfortable at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, because the Oscar ceremony was another long one, as usual. "The Departed" and its director Martin Scorsese were the big winners, in a show that was mercifully devoid of self-indulgence.

Meltdown: Days of DestructionDVD Review - Feb 25, 2007
A meteor knocks the Earth out of orbit and toward the Sun, leading to the mother of all heat waves. With soap opera melodrama that works, this disaster flick is a smokin' hot time.

Flags of Our FathersDVD Review - Feb 24, 2007
As the saying goes, you don't want to know how laws and sausages are made. "Flags of Our Fathers" offers the addition of war-time fund-raising to that list. Eastwood's anti-war message comes across, but it turns out to be less involving that it should.

TobyMac, "Portable Sounds"Music Review - Feb 20, 2007
The third solo outing by the former dc Talk frontman cooks up an appetizing stew of rock, hip-hop, and straight-up pop that both gets the party started and offers reflective moments of Godly intervention.

Ghost RiderMovie Review - Feb 18, 2007
An ill-advised deal with the Devil turns stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze into a literal Hell's angel, complete with flaming skull and chopper that goes through an episode of Extreme Makeover: The Hellfire Edition. Alas, this "Ghost Rider" makes for a less-than-enjoyable trip.

2007 Grammy Awards: Dixie Chicks Make Nice, and Ludacris RemarksWriter's Block - Feb 12, 2007
With all their wins, I was expecting some memorable acceptance speeches by the Dixie Chicks. Instead, I had to be satisfied with Ludacris remarks.

Lew Burdette: World Series MVP Concludes Record Making Career (1926-2007)Obituary - Feb 9, 2007
Lew Burdette will be forever remembered in Milwaukee baseball lore for defeating the New York Yankees three times en route to the city's only championship. But that's not the only way the right-handed pitcher became a record maker.

Super Bowl DVDs: Which Are The Winners and Losers?Writer's Block - Feb 4, 2007
There was a time when you watched the game live and then had to rely on your fond (if your team won) memories to relive the glory. No more. These days, there are scads of DVD offerings with "Super Bowl" in the title. But what do you get with these packages?

Carey Ott, "Lucid Dream"Music Review - Feb 2, 2007
This aptly titled debut is an appealing collection of folky and indie-pop vignettes that draw the listener in with an immediate sense of intimacy.

Flags of Our Fathers - Win the DVD!Contest - Feb 1, 2007
Five Marines and one Navy Corpsman raised the U.S. flag on Mount Suribachi. The most memorable photograph of World War II made heroes of the men in the picture. But what happened to them afterward? Enter for your chance to win this Clint Eastwood-directed chronicle of the battle of Iwo Jima.

Benny Parsons: Former Champion and NASCAR Elder Statesman Takes His Last Ride (1941-2007)Obituary - Jan 19, 2007
BP was like a favorite older uncle who filled his analysis with plenty of folksy wisdom and a relaxed demeanor. He was looking forward to the upcoming Daytona 500, and life at the track won't be the same without him.

Thunderball (Ultimate Edition 2-Disc Set)DVD Review - Jan 2, 2007
Ian Fleming's fictional secret agent James Bond was at the top of his cinematic popularity when this fourth installment appeared in 1965. It delivered on being a spectacle, but didn't quite live up to its predecessor.

Paul McCartney - The Space Within USDVD Review - Dec 29, 2006
McCartney's latest concert video starts out as an interesting study of a rock legend in action, but is continually interrupted by talking heads telling us how great he is.

dc Talk, "Jesus Freak" (10th Anniversary Special Edition)Music Review - Dec 26, 2006
Mathematical challenges aside, this revisitation to a significant moment in Christian music is a history lesson you'll enjoy hearing.

Switchfoot, "Oh! Gravity"Music Review - Dec 24, 2006
The former surfers pump up the volume on their third mainstream release (sixth overall) and continue with familiar themes of politics and materialism, while finally managing to capture the kinetic energy of their live shows.

Space Sentinels: The Complete Series/Freedom Force: The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Dec 23, 2006
A couple of obscure 1970's Saturday morning animation series escape from the vaults of Filmation, featuring legendary heroes banded together to protect Earth from an assortment of adversaries.

Falling Up, "Exit Lights"Music Review - Dec 21, 2006
This interim remix album of electronic flavored nü-metal is an unexpectedly adventurous CCM offering.

InvincibleDVD Review - Dec 19, 2006
In 1976, new Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil holds open tryouts for the team, and a 30-year-old bartender will chase after a dream.

Jeremy Camp, "Beyond Measure"Music Review - Dec 18, 2006
Brimming with an air of gratefulness for all of God's blessings, this album grabs hold of you through the sheer sincerity of Camp's pouring out of self.

World Trade Center (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Dec 17, 2006
I guiltily admit Oliver Stone's depiction of Port Authority policemen rescued from the rubble of the World Trade Center left me strangely uninvolved. Horrific elements glossed over make for a "safe" film, in a time that was filled with nothing but uncertainty.

ApologetiX, "Hits: The Road"Music Review - Dec 15, 2006
"That Christian Parody Band" is the byline for ApologetiX, and they are often compared to "Weird Al" Yankovic. The band's talent for mimicry is nothing short of stunning, and this live album is a diverse representation of their capabilities.

Scandal, "We are the '80s"Music Review - Dec 14, 2006
Shoot down the walls of heartache with this retrospective encompassing the brief but wholly "'80s" career of the Patty Smyth-led rocker group, Scandal.

The Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Four-Disc Extended Edition)DVD Review - Dec 13, 2006
The cinematic introduction to C.S. Lewis' child lit fantasy classic gets a lavish, limited-time release, featuring a documentary on the author's life, and "The Complete Production Experience".

Star Trek: The Animated SeriesDVD Review - Dec 12, 2006
Paramount completes its Star Trek output with the release of the 1973-4 animated series. Once you're accustomed to Filmation's animation techniques, the storytelling lifts this iteration beyond mere Saturday morning kiddie cartoon status.

Jet PilotDVD Review - Dec 11, 2006
John Wayne is an Air Force Colonel in this this East meets West romantic Cold War military drama that has two things going for it -- fantastic aerial photography, and Janet Leigh's striptease -- but not much else.

The Nativity StoryMovie Review - Dec 8, 2006
Remind yourself of the reason for the season with the events leading up to the birth of Jesus in this well-made film aiming to flesh out the lives of His parents -- particularly Joseph.

24 - Season FiveDVD Review - Dec 7, 2006
This is the way to watch Fox's 24: resolving an episode's cliffhanger with the press of a button to advance to the next show, rather than dwelling on it for a whole week. Day 5 finds a government conspiracy authorizing terrorist attacks to secure oil reserves.

The Beatles, "Love"Music Review - Dec 6, 2006
With dead Beatles spinning in their graves, this soundtrack to the Cirque de Soleil show enlists George Martin and son to tweak and mash-up master recordings from Abbey Road's vault. I can't help but think... "let it be".

Circleslide, "Uncommon Days"Music Review - Dec 5, 2006
Circleslide borrows its name from an album title by The Choir, their members as producers, and the font from Sliders. The result is a debut loaded with radio-friendly melodic rock featuring sincere, uplifting (and only occasionally cliché-ridden) lyrics.

Die Another Day (Ultimate Edition 2-Disc Set)DVD Review - Dec 4, 2006
Pierce Brosnan's fourth and final turn as British Secret Service agent James Bond has gotten better with age, and features plenty of homages to honor the franchise's 40th anniversary.

The ConquerorDVD Review - Dec 3, 2006
John Wayne fished this script out of the garbage, but ultimately his role as Genghis Khan and the subsequent film that resulted belongs right back in its place of origin.

Daughtry, "Daughtry"Music Review - Dec 2, 2006
Chris Daughtry may be the most-beloved fourth-place finalist in American Idol history, but does the debut offering from his hand-picked band meet the rock fans' expectations?

M*A*S*H - The Martinis and Medicine CollectionDVD Review - Dec 1, 2006
Welcome to your "one-stop shop" for all things M*A*S*H: A mammoth 36-disc collection including the film, 11-year series, and two discs of special features, in appropriate canvas packaging.

Ark II: The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Nov 29, 2006
At the height of collective ecology consciousness, the premise for the show was a somber tale of what could happen to the earth through environmental carelessness. Still, Filmation's first live-action children's show is a welcome trip down memory lane and charmingly fun.

Ice Age: The MeltdownDVD Review - Nov 26, 2006
Scrat is back, again going to extreme lengths to secure his beloved nut while Manny, Sid and Diego deal with the effects of global warming.

The Virgin of JuarezDVD Review - Nov 15, 2006
The movie means well in raising awareness of the unsolved killings of hundreds of women around the titular border town, but after a promising beginning, the plot goes off-track and never hops back on the rails.

A View to a Kill (Ultimate Edition 2-Disc Set)DVD Review - Nov 15, 2006
Like watching a ball player who's hung around for a season too long, this rehash of "Goldfinger" features the aging Roger Moore's last turn as James Bond.

Gloria Estefan, "The Essential Gloria Estefan"Music Review - Oct 31, 2006
This two-CD retrospective gather's 22 years of hits, primarily of her English-language output. A few omissions aside, this is her most comprehensive set available to date.

Bob Seger, "Face the Promise"Music Review - Oct 29, 2006
It's been more than a decade since his last album, but Bob Seger's husky vocals and straight-ahead heartland rock sensibilities are still fully on display. Personal relevance and politically-minded critiques make "Face the Promise" memorable, if musically it seems stuck in a time warp.

Hannah Montana, Vol. 1 - Livin' the Rock Star LifeDVD Review - Oct 25, 2006
If a typical tween girl fantasy is to lead a double life as a famous pop star, yet still be able to hang with her friends in middle school, then welcome to Hannah Montana's world of make-believe.

Hart to Hart - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Oct 6, 2006
Self-made millionaire Jonathan Hart and his wife Jennifer moonlight as amateur detectives. Murder is frequently the order of the day, and they handle the intrigue without breaking a sweat, or wrinkling the duds.

Skillet, "Comatose"Music Review - Oct 5, 2006
Far from falling into a stupor, Skillet continues to flex its metal muscle, while sporting a new melodic versatility that should increase their crossover appeal.

Viva BaseballDVD Review - Oct 3, 2006
The struggles of Latin players were often overshadowed by the race issues that once plagued major league baseball, and this fine documentary chronicles the impact Latinos have had on America's pastime.

Taps (25th Anniversary Special Edition)DVD Review - Oct 2, 2006
This military drama, elevated in hind-sight by its prescient casting, still speaks to issues of war surrounding us today. There are only a few extras, but they're worth a look.

Rick Springfield, "We are the '80s"Music Review - Oct 1, 2006
A harmonic convergence of acting and music careers brought this heartthrob stardom in the '80s. This chronological collection showcases his progressive maturity in songwriting and a subtly evolving musical style that transcends his original teen idol status.

Nevertheless, "Live Like We're Alive"Music Review - Sep 21, 2006
They sound like a hundred other indie emo pop/rock bands you've heard, but dig deeper to hear a message of consistent hopefulness.

Bob Newhart - Button-Down ConcertDVD Review - Sep 21, 2006
Newhart recreates his stand-up comedy routines from the 1960's with his deadpan delivery still perfectly intact.

Life Or Something Like ItDVD Review - Sep 13, 2006
This romantic comedy starring Angelina Jolie and Ed Burns brings up weighty issues, then deals with them in fluffy, non-descript ways.

Pat Green, "Cannonball"Music Review - Sep 13, 2006
An undeniable result of hard work, this "Cannonball" may be just the shot across the bow country music needs to awaken to the distinctive talents of Pat Green.

Broken TrailDVD Review - Sep 12, 2006
Ambling at a deliberate pace, "Broken Trail" follows a Western horse drive in 1897 as the cowboy era was coming to a close.

United 93DVD Review - Sep 11, 2006
"United 93" forced me to relive the terrifying events of 9/11 when the future seemed uncertain, and America clung together in shared tragedy. It's a movie to be endured and appreciated, if not enjoyed.

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? - Week 6A Dose of Reality - Sep 9, 2006
What will it be -- unbridled child-like enthusiam, or the Power of the Doughnut? Meet the world's next great superhero!

Star Trek's 40th Anniversary - Personal and Pop Culture PervasivenessEditorial - Sep 8, 2006
The author reflects on the enduring power of Star Trek to inhabit the vastness of pop culture all the way down to the small corner of a solitary fan's world.

Movie Smack Talk: "Pirates" Hoist the Jolly Roger to Capture 2006 Summer Movie Season TitleBox Office Market Analysis - Sep 2, 2006
See where your favorite movie(s) of the summer ranked as we look back on a summer big on escapism and short on thoughtful substance.

The Jewel of the Nile (Special Edition)DVD Review - Aug 30, 2006
A lackluster sequel that displays none of the charm of "Romancing the Stone". It's a textbook example of why what happens after fairy tale endings are best left up to the imagination.

Pushing TinDVD Review - Aug 30, 2006
Dysfunctional air-traffic controllers pepper this dark comedy, which violates the old aviator's adage that takeoffs should equal landings.

Romancing the Stone (Special Edition)DVD Review - Aug 29, 2006
This Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner vehicle combines romantic adventure and escapist fare with good chemistry between its leads, hit-or-miss humor, and heaping helpings of unbelievability.

Amazing Stories - The Complete First SeasonDVD Review - Aug 28, 2006
Despite the enormous talent on display in this Steven Spielberg anthology series, the content tended to be quite hit-or-miss.

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? - Week 5A Dose of Reality - Aug 26, 2006
You can positively feel the love this week, with lots of hot tears, lingering hugs, and a departing hero who lived out his motto: "Be a winner -- not a wiener."

Journey, "Escape" [Original Recording Remastered]Music Review - Aug 25, 2006
This reissue of Journey's hugely successful album from 1981 adds live versions of its three biggest hits, and a quirky B-side.

Loverboy, "We Are the '80s"Music Review - Aug 25, 2006
The '80s were a kind decade to this Canadian rock band, and this fine compilation gathers all their U.S. chart hits.

Journey, "Greatest Hits" [Original Recording Remastered]Music Review - Aug 23, 2006
Love 'em or hate 'em, you can't get away from them. All the hits are here, with a bonus track added to this reissue.

Blue Thunder - The Complete SeriesDVD Review - Aug 22, 2006
You'll wish you were hit by a train after sitting through this thoroughly average extension of the hit film featuring a tricked-out helicopter.

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? - Week 4A Dose of Reality - Aug 20, 2006
Lecherous males will be supremely bummed by this week's eliminations, and the series officially "jumps the shark" with a ridiculously staged challenge involving prison inmates.

Various Artists, "Scoop" (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Music Review - Aug 18, 2006
A classical music sampler, with a few diversions, this soundtrack's listening experience can be greatly enchanced by using Scarlett Johansson as a visual aid.

Remington Steele - Seasons Four & FiveDVD Review - Aug 17, 2006
The witty and appealing detective series comes to an unsatisfying ending as its network manages to scuttle the film careers of its two stars.

Madison County Enjoy the Ride 2006 Summer TourConcert Review - Aug 16, 2006
This seven-piece country band put on a sensational visual and musical show, soothing the troubled hearts of down-on-their-luck folk.

Sara Groves: Just Showed Up For My Own LifeDVD Review - Aug 15, 2006
More than a typical musician documentary, it chronicles a trip to Rwandan genocide sites and her relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Heart Like a Wheel (Special NHRA Edition)DVD Review - Aug 15, 2006
The movie is great and all, a biopic about drag racer Shirley "Cha Cha" Muldowney, but the extras featuring the real-life counterparts are the real treat, eschewing your typical "mutual admiration society" with the filmmakers.

James Newton Howard, "Lady in the Water" (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Music Review - Aug 14, 2006
More than complementing the movie, Howard seems to have been inspired by the fable, and the score also stands on its own outside the context of its visual origins.

Michael W. Smith 2006 TourConcert Review - Aug 13, 2006
With a (nearly) full moon rising behind him, Smitty introduced a handful of new songs to go along with plenty of praise-and-worship favorites.

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? - Week 3A Dose of Reality - Aug 12, 2006
Honesty is the best policy... until you're asked to choose a fellow contestant for elimination.

Mrs. HarrisDVD Review - Aug 12, 2006
When this film about the murder of the Scarsdale Diet doctor was nominated for a Primetime Emmy, I had to see for myself what was so great about it. The short answer is: not much.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyMovie Review - Aug 11, 2006
A song that should have been left unsung, this Will Ferrell vehicle breaks down as a tedious, unfunny, weak satire of NASCAR.

Prison Break - Season OneDVD Review - Aug 9, 2006
Inmates plan a season-long escape in this prime-time serial, lending addictive suspense to its amoral premise.

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? - Week 2A Dose of Reality - Aug 7, 2006
This week's show goes to the dogs, and the remaining contestants get an extreme costume makeover!

The Wreckers, "Stand Still, Look Pretty"Music Review - Jul 31, 2006
Former pop-songstress Michelle Branch collaborates with best friend Jessica Harp, and the results sound like apolitical Dixie Chicks.

PittsburghDVD Review - Jul 30, 2006
The Duke teams up with a pair of familiar faces, Randolph Scott and Marlene Dietrich, as the trio seek financial success in the Pittsburgh steel industry.

TouchedDVD Review - Jul 30, 2006
You might have to be a little "touched" in the head to enjoy this weeper, but Jenna Elfman stands out as a nurse with particular affection for a comatose patient.

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? - Week 1A Dose of Reality - Jul 29, 2006
Cheesy and charming, this "surreality" series could easily come across as a freak sideshow, but has an affectionate moral center that displays why we love superheroes in the first place.

George Thorogood & The Destroyers 2006 TourConcert Review - Jul 28, 2006
If Thorogood is ever arrested and accused of being a rock 'n' roller, he'd be found guilty.

The One: Making a Music Star - Week 2 ResultsA Dose of Reality - Jul 27, 2006
When the talent is suspect, ramp up the drama! Aubrey hears those three little words every woman doesn't want to hear.

The One: Making a Music Star - Week 2A Dose of Reality - Jul 26, 2006
Less vocal gymnastics, better performances, and improved sound quality might increase the show's titular viewership.

Robert Ludlum's Covert One: The Hades FactorDVD Review - Jul 25, 2006
This verbosely-titled espionage thriller depicts the frightening scenario of biological weaponry purposely released upon the U.S. populace.

Old 97's, "Hit By A Train: The Best of Old 97's"Music Review - Jul 24, 2006
The band's appearance in the movie "The Break-up" will hopefully garner more attention to their music, as will this collection that is more chronological retrospective than greatest hits package.

REO Speedwagon 2006 TourConcert Review - Jul 24, 2006
REO Speedwagon "keeps on rollin'" as Dave Amato plays all his guitars, and Kevin Cronin verbosely introduces a trio of new songs.

The One: Making a Music Star - Week 1 ResultsA Dose of Reality - Jul 20, 2006
Interest may wane since the cutest one goes home, but at least she gets to take an autographed guitar with her.

Loverboy 2006 TourConcert Review - Jul 20, 2006
The kids were hot tonight as the Canadian rock group sounded as great as they ever have in their twenty-five plus years of touring.

The One: Making a Music Star - Week 1A Dose of Reality - Jul 19, 2006
Stop all the Idol chatter, and enjoy this derivative series for what it is: a place for those who didn't make the cut for Rock Star: Supernova!

End of the SpearDVD Review - Jul 18, 2006
Five Christian missionaries are killed in 1956 as they attempt to make contact with a murderous tribe deep in the heart of the jungles of Ecuador. What happens next offers remarkable testimony to God's redemptive power.

The River's EdgeDVD Review - Jul 11, 2006
More noir than Western, this effective low-budget yarn set deep in the New Mexico desert follows an off-beat love triangle with stolen money headed for the Mexico border.

Bear McCreary, "Battlestar Galactica: Season 2" SoundtrackMusic Review - Jul 9, 2006
Improving on Season One's achievements, Bear McCreary expands his musical palette to complement the story complexity presented in the Sci Fi Channel hit show's second season.

Amy Diamond, "Still Me Still Now"Music Review - Jul 7, 2006
This fourteen-year-old Swedish pop sensation has pulled out the "Big Guns" for her second release, with subtly maturing vocals still firmly ensconced in bubblegum pop.

Mother TeresaDVD Review - Jul 6, 2006
Displaying Mother Teresa's message to "do little things with great love", this made-for-TV biopic is mostly successful in capturing the life's work of this "Saint of the Gutter" in her service to the poorest of the poor.

Dumbo (Big Top Edition)DVD Review - Jul 5, 2006
Straightforward in narrative, this Disney classic tells the sweet tale of a baby elephant whose gigantic ears harbor a hidden talent.

Liberty N' Justice, "Soundtrack of a Soul"Music Review - Jul 4, 2006
Does lightning strike twice? That's the question posed with this second album featuring an all-star line-up of musicians familiar in Christian rock circles, as well as guest vocalists sure to please the hard rock and hair metal fan.

The Shepherd of the HillsDVD Review - Jul 3, 2006
John Wayne's first Technicolor film is a deliberately-paced drama set in the Ozark Mountains, with the Duke as a moonshiner bent on killing the father who abandoned him.

Glory RoadDVD Review - Jul 2, 2006
Glory Road dribbles off its own foot in this thoroughly pedestrian true-life college basketball underdog cum fighting racism story.

The Time Tunnel - Season 1, Vol. 2DVD Review - Jun 27, 2006
Cheesy, illogical, dated, and historically/scientifically inaccurate (but don't forget entertaining), this '60s series features adventures with a top secret government project involving time travel.

Track of the Cat (Special Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Jun 26, 2006
A relentlessly dysfunctional family inhabits this psychological Western, as a black panther threatens life at their remote ranch.

CarsMovie Review - Jun 19, 2006
Pixar flexes its animated muscle in this enjoyable full-throttle fable about a selfish race car that learns there's more to life than winning the Piston Cup.

Movie Smack Talk: "The Break-Up" Proves Romance Ain't DeadBox Office Market Analysis - Jun 6, 2006
"The Break-Up" exceeds studio expectations and dethrones "X-Men 3"; plus, other superhero buzz.

The New Cars, "It's Alive"Music Review - Jun 6, 2006
New wave rock band The Cars reform, now fronted by the legendary Todd Rundgren. This live album (plus three new tracks) proves that it's not an accident waiting to happen.

The Apprentice 5 - Episode 15: Season FinaleA Dose of Reality - Jun 6, 2006
If an apprentice is hired, and nobody sees it, is he still an employee of Mr. Trump's?

Seven SinnersDVD Review - Jun 5, 2006
Marlene Dietrich stars as a nightclub singer bouncing around South Seas islands on a wave of deportation, before making a splash with devoted navy lieutenant John Wayne.

George Thorogood & the Destroyers, "The Hard Stuff"Music Review - Jun 2, 2006
You always know what you're going to get with a George Thorogood record, and that's a good thing. Welcome to the blues-rock party album of the summer.

M*A*S*H - Season Ten (Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Jun 1, 2006
The 4077th mobile army surgical hospital reports for duty in this 3-disc set (bonus features are AWOL) compiling all 21 episodes of the penultimate season of this war comedy.

Movie Smack Talk: A Long and Brainless Summer?Box Office Market Analysis - May 26, 2006
Plenty of flashy, but brain-dead films have opened the summer movie season. Will that be an encapsulation of this summer's theatrical fare?

Why "The Da Vinci Code" Deserves to be Broken at the Box OfficeEditorial - May 18, 2006
Some points to ponder as you consider "The Da Vinci Code's" cinematic invitation to "seek the truth."

The Towering Inferno (Special Edition)DVD Review - May 16, 2006
Your passion for Irwin Allen's skyscraper-on-fire all-star spectacle will be enflamed anew as you burn through the generous special features included in this "Special Edition" release.

PoseidonMovie Review - May 15, 2006
Wolfgang Petersen's remake of Irwin Allen's disaster pic "The Poseidon Adventure" is as shallow on character development as it is deep on heart-pounding thrills.

The Poseidon Adventure (Special Edition)DVD Review - May 13, 2006
Featuring plenty of water, with generous helpings of cheese, this adventure that launched the disaster film genre of the 1970's gets a "Special Edition" re-release just in time for this summer's big-budget remake.

Various Artists, "Pure '80s #1s"Music Review - May 11, 2006
This gnarly package of rad music collects eighteen chart-toppers from "the decade of excess" though it's a little light on bitchin' rock tunes.

Billy Graham Presents: The Hiding PlaceDVD Review - May 9, 2006
An exceptional saga of perseverance in faith, this is the unflinching true account of one family's efforts to shelter Jews from Nazi tyranny during World War II despite the consequences.

Phil Wickham, "Phil Wickham"Music Review - Apr 25, 2006
An earnest slice of acoustic guitar rock that suffers from a somnolent quality, but also exhibits a lyrically integrity worthy of a Christian album.

John Michael Talbot, "Monk Rock"Music Review - Apr 16, 2006
The title might catch your attention, but spinning this disc is the real revelation. Steeped in '70s country-rock and Jesus Music, this musical time warp delivers a simple and unambiguous message of praise.

The Greatest Game Ever PlayedDVD Review - Apr 14, 2006
Another Disney fact-based underdog sports drama breaks par with the amazing story of Francis Ouimet's rise from lower-class obscurity to gain golf immortality by capturing the 1913 US Open Championship.

Chicago, "Chicago XXX"Music Review - Apr 13, 2006
For being the band's first complete album of original material in over fifteen years, XXX marks the spot and is a lot better than it has any right to be.

A League of Ordinary GentlemenDVD Review - Apr 10, 2006
This fascinating documentary chronicles the PBA's tumble into the gutter of sports consciousness to its struggle to reinvent itself in the new world of sports as entertainment.

Pope John Paul II: Young Man of the ChurchBook Review - Apr 2, 2006
This book geared for children ages 8-12 fictionally details the early life in Poland of Karol Józef Wojtyla, who would become Pope John Paul II.

Remember the Titans (Director's Cut)DVD Review - Apr 1, 2006
Disney manages to offer less features in the third release of this film on DVD, but even that fact doesn't detract from the wonderful fact-based story of a high school football team in 1971 enduring racial integration to bring home a championship.

VeggieTales: Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden RulerDVD Review - Mar 29, 2006
Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato get a clue in the latest installment of the computer-animated made-for-video children's series, with this one focusing on the importance of friendship.

Phillips, Craig & Dean, "The Ultimate Collection"Music Review - Mar 29, 2006
Covering thirteen years of musical ministry, this two-disc collection is a virtual soundtrack for vertical worship.

NEEDTOBREATHE, "Daylight"Music Review - Mar 19, 2006
Bursting with enthusiasm, this hook-filled set is brimming with melodic tunes that are instantly catchy.

David and BathshebaDVD Review - Mar 18, 2006
A majestic Technicolor epic, complete with biblical inaccuracies and artistic license, of the King of Israel's detour into adultery with a soldier's wife, and subsequent search for redemption.

Jonas Brothers, "It's About Time"Music Review - Mar 10, 2006
One part punk and one part Hanson, the Jonas Brothers are poised to take the tween scene by storm with their energenic debut release.

The Apprentice 5 - Episode 02: The Razor's EdgeA Dose of Reality - Mar 7, 2006
The contestents vie to edge each other out as they develop a marketing strategy for Gillette Fusion. Who gets cut?

The VisitationDVD Review - Mar 1, 2006
This supernatural thriller based on the Christian novel by Frank Peretti sets an ominous tone as it captures the reality of spiritual warfare.

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly PrincessDVD Review - Feb 26, 2006
Aimed squarely at "little princesses" everywhere who like to sing, this collection lets you sing along to mostly not well-known tunes from the Disney library.

Walt Disney Treasures - The Adventures of Spin & Marty - The Mickey Mouse Club (1955)DVD Review - Feb 23, 2006
Join in a "Yipp-i, yipp-a, yippi-o!" campfire sing-a-long in The Adventures of Spin & Marty, a daily serial that aired on The Mickey Mouse Club and chronicled the exploits of boys learning the ropes at a summer ranch.

M*A*S*H - Season Nine (Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Feb 19, 2006
With its promise to provide the "best care anywhere," the 4077th MASH reports for a ninth season of duty with this dubiously titled "Collector's Edition" 3-disc set.

The Time Tunnel Vol. 1DVD Review - Feb 16, 2006
This '60s series features adventures with a top secret government project involving time travel. Is it cheesy, illogical, dated, and historically and scientifically inaccurate? Yes. But is it entertaining? Oh, yeah!

Roberta Flack, "The Very Best of Roberta Flack"Music Review - Feb 14, 2006
Filled with one radio staple after another, this compilation showcases Flack's articulate vocals and crafty duets. So do yourself a favor, and catch some Flack.

Two For the MoneyDVD Review - Jan 30, 2006
Though "inspired by a true story," I wouldn't have bet the events depicted in this movie about the world of high-stakes sports betting were actually based on someone's life.

MillionsDVD Review - Jan 14, 2006
This honest tale of moral struggle explores "What would you do if a load of money dropped into your lap?" with heartfelt results.

Airplane! - The "Don't Call Me Shirley" EditionDVD Review - Jan 11, 2006
Twenty-five years after its initial release, this satire of air disaster films still flies far above many of the spoofs that followed in its wake.

Toy Story (10th Anniversary Edition)DVD Review - Jan 2, 2006
The animated movie that launched a thousand nights of free babysitting gets a 10th anniversary release packaged with reflections on its cinematic and cultural impact.

Audio Adrenaline, "Until My Heart Caves In"Music Review - Nov 28, 2005
While sonically living up to their cool band name, this 9th album from Christian rockers Audio Adrenaline suffers from repetitive and simplistic lyrics.

Steven Curtis Chapman, "All I Really Want for Christmas"Music Review - Nov 19, 2005
Enter the holiday season with "tidings of comfort and joy" with this Christmas present wrapped in sentiments of love, family and kindness focusing on the true meaning of the season.

Bryan Adams, "Anthology"Music Review - Nov 18, 2005
This magnificent package effectively chronicles twenty-five years of raspy vocals and no-frills rock 'n' roll.

The Emperor's New Groove - The New Groove EditionDVD Review - Nov 10, 2005
Despite Disney milking a cash cow with the third DVD release of this animated gem, the simple story of a selfish young emperor learning it's "not all about me" is filled with sarcastic wit that is sure to entertain.

Star Trek Enterprise - The Complete Fourth SeasonDVD Review - Nov 8, 2005
The fourth and final season succeeded in making this series fun, while bridging the gap between it and familiar Star Trek elements we have all come to love from the original 1966-1969 series.

Star Trek - Nemesis (Special Collector's Edition)DVD Review - Nov 2, 2005
In what may be the grand theatrical finale for characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation, this Special Collector's Edition of the tenth Star Trek film features an impressive array of extras to satisfy Trekkies.

Aly & AJ, "Into the Rush"Music Review - Oct 31, 2005
Teen sisters Alyson and Amanda Joy Michalka aspire beyond their pop trappings by tackling subjects relevant to their age group, though their songwriting skills need to mature.

Beyond the Gates of SplendorDVD Review - Oct 29, 2005
This documentary of the 1956 murders of five missionaries in Ecuador and its transformational aftermath is a powerful lesson in forgiveness.

Battlestar Galactica - Season OneDVD Review - Oct 18, 2005
For fans of the original show, this series will seem like an ongoing nightmare. Fans of science fiction in general, however, will appreciate its realistic divergence from Star Trek-type fantasy.

Les Paul & Friends, "American Made World Played"Music Review - Oct 13, 2005
For Les Paul's 90th birthday, a slew of talented guitarists fashion a musical birthday present celebrating his influence on rock 'n' roll.

Star Trek Enterprise - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Oct 8, 2005
For the third season, producers created a season-long story arc featuring the five-species Xindi, which ultimately boiled down to "we must destroy the Death Star."

Sara Groves, "Add to the Beauty"Music Review - Oct 6, 2005
Christian singer-songwriter Sara Groves has concocted a hopeful album that invites listeners to "add to the beauty" of the world around them.

Bill Wadhams of Animotion: From the 80s to Hit Me BabyInterview - Oct 5, 2005
Bill comments on his band's performance on the summer television confection "Hit Me Baby One More Time."

Taxi - The Complete Third SeasonDVD Review - Sep 25, 2005
Despite uneven acting and writing, this season still featured some truly comic situations, interspersed with moments of perspicacious drama.

The Sixties: The Years That Shaped a GenerationDVD Review - Sep 21, 2005
This somewhat mistitled documentary pays scant attention to the early part of this turbulent and influential decade and spends most of its time on the pivotal year of 1968 and the Vietnam War.

Dar Williams, "My Better Self"Music Review - Sep 19, 2005
Saddled with an unattractive album cover and an off-putting opening song, folk singer-songwriter Dar Williams nonetheless fruitfully explorers her better self as she continues to move beyond her folk roots into edgier musical territory.

Casanova's Big NightDVD Review - Sep 5, 2005
Bob Hope stars in this early-50's costume comedy as a humble tailor pressed into duty to impersonate the great lover Casanova, with bumbling results.

A Lawless StreetDVD Review - Sep 1, 2005
Randolph Scott's 1955 western finally makes its way to DVD, with a young Angela Lansbury playing the love interest.

Richmond Fontaine, "The Fitzgerald"Music Review - Aug 31, 2005
This sparse album from alt-country torch-bearers Richmond Fontaine sets a mood of sadness and desolation in its eleven story songs.

TobyMac, "Renovating Diverse City"Music Review - Aug 27, 2005
This project remixes his "Welcome to Diverse City" album and is a refreshing alternative to the prevailing anger that seems to permeate the hip-hop/rap genre.

My Left Foot (Special Edition)DVD Review - Aug 26, 2005
The Academy Award-winning true story of Irishman Christy Brown's triumph over physical, familial, and cultural adversity has been re-released with digitally remastered picture and sound, along with all-new bonus material.

Switchfoot with Sleeping at Last Tour 2005Concert Review - Aug 24, 2005
Former surfers Switchfoot put on a high-energy, rocking show, featuring lead singer Jon Foreman climbing up everything within reach.

Chicago, "At Carnegie Hall, Vol. 1-4 (Chicago IV)" [Original Recording Remastered]Music Review - Aug 23, 2005
Though one of the finest live albums to come out of the 1970's, this set by the horn-infused rock band Chicago has long been derided for its poor sound quality. That has been corrected with this remastered package which includes nearly an hour of previously unreleased performances.

When Billie Beat BobbyDVD Review - Aug 17, 2005
This 2001 made-for-TV docudrama shows the events surrounding, and culminating in, the 1973 media circus known as "The Battle of the Sexes", an exhibition tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.

Michael McDonald, "The Ultimate Collection"Music Review - Aug 17, 2005
During his stint in the Doobie Brothers, through his successful solo career, Michael McDonald has utilized his songwriting and rich vocal talents to wed R&B, Gospel, and Pop into an adult contemporary mix that proves pervasive. This single-disc compilation draws from all periods of his three-decade career.

Steven Curtis Chapman - Summer Tour 2005Concert Review - Aug 15, 2005
It was a bit incongruous to see Contemporary Christian Music artist Steven Curtis Chapman come out on a stage that was surrounded by huge Miller Lite beer banners, but Jesus Christ was front-and-center for this spirit-filled evening of song and testimony.

After ImageDVD Review - Aug 15, 2005
Singer John Mellencamp stars in this pretentious, arty, slow-paced crime drama that's long on visual style and short on plot.

Emmylou Harris, "The Very Best of Emmylou Harris: Heartaches and Highways"Music Review - Aug 10, 2005
This compilation is a retrospective of her three-decade career, with tracks personally selected by Harris, confirming her place as influential songstress.

Gates of HeavenDVD Review - Aug 5, 2005
Errol Morris' first documentary looks at two California pet cemeteries, one failed, one flourishing, and captures real moments from an eclectic cross-section of people.

Trace Adkins 2005 TourConcert Review - Aug 3, 2005
Rugged country star Trace Adkins brought his deep baritone voice and sense of humor to a packed county fair in Wisconsin.

Vernon, FloridaDVD Review - Aug 1, 2005
Everyone has a story to tell, and in this documentary by Errol Morris you hear some mind-cramping tales from the rather eccentric residents of Vernon, located in the panhandle of Florida.

Star Trek Enterprise - The Complete Second SeasonDVD Review - Jul 29, 2005
This 7-disc set features 26 broadcast episodes from the second season of this TV series and comes in really cool packaging. Unfortunately, you eventually have to watch the contents of these discs, and that's when quality issues arise.

Dear FrankieDVD Review - Jul 26, 2005
This heartfelt and deliberate film asks difficult emotional questions that stay with you long after it has finished. How far would you go to protect the one you love?

The Best of the Original Mickey Mouse ClubDVD Review - Jul 24, 2005
Featuring five episodes of Walt Disney's black-and-white children's variety TV series that ran from 1955-1959, this DVD is more of a sampler of the show rather than a "best of" collection.

James Doohan: Star Trek's "Scotty", Beams Up For Good (1920-2005)Obituary - Jul 22, 2005
Known to millions of science fiction fans as feisty engineer Montgomery Scott on the original Star Trek television series (1966-1969), James Doohan died at his home in Redmond, Washington on July 20th.

Kenny Chesney Somewhere In the Sun TourConcert Review - Jul 12, 2005
This summer's hottest country music tour is quite a show to behold, with opening acts Gretchen Wilson and Pat Green.

Live Aid 20 Years Ago Today - Selections From the Four Disc SetDVD Review - Jul 7, 2005
Twenty years ago the rock music world came together to raise money for African famine relief and awareness of global hunger issues...

Eagles Farewell I Tour - Live From MelbourneDVD Review - Jul 5, 2005
The Eagles perform nearly three hours of hits (and two new tunes) in this Hi Definition 2-DVD set. The look and sound are fantastic, and it's like spending an evening with old friends.

 
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