This week we have a review of the latest from Lincoln Brewster, an
album that goes deep into the world of worship. Plus, we have all
the latest from the other realms of cMusicWeb.com!

LIVE TO WORSHIP - LINCOLN BREWSTER (2000)
by Josh M. Shepherd
Since the new millennium's dawn, an ocean called the Worship
Marketplace has kept afloat some adventurous vessels on uncharted
courses--and far too many boats on popular, conventional routes.
Lincoln Brewster's music belongs in the latter class, launching out
with only the perilous intention to Live to Worship. An onset of
distortion, bass riffs (via the masterful Chris Donohue), and
haunting chords give the project momentum from square one,
celebrating God in "You Alone." Though the very title brings
thoughts of "old hat" to many listeners, classic chorus "Lord, I Lift
Your Name on High" reaches maximum praise potential with a palatable,
band-based mix, sounding more current than ever. Being dragged from
the borders of worshipful commitment and into the heavenly epicenter
is the hazardous subject of "Take Me Higher," a breakout single with
bolstered rhythm and a rigorous message. A stylistic whirlpool of
pop, worship, and rock, the vocal blend of Lincoln with Dan Haseltine
(Jars of Clay) flows in a meek melody titled "The Power of Your
Love," the first of two Hillsongs Australia choruses that strips away
all self-importance. Superb strings and underscoring Hammond B-3
(from Charlie Lowell, also of the Jars) serve as the music to a
complete adaptation of "Psalm 91." Blustery winds kick up the surf
in "Superstar" and "Caught in the Moment," two pressing, gigantic
tidal waves that balance celebration and consecration with insights
like, "You're slow to wrath and swift to bless my soul." Without
announcement, the Live to Worship ship cruises into shoreless,
undisturbed waters through an entry canal called "Shout to the
Lord." Though little changes in the sound volume or mix, the
Australian anthem ushers in a thick Presence that limits visibility
and is more vital to life than oxygen. "Secret Place" and "I Cry for
You" linger in this holy cloud, two Brewster-penned melodies that
speak of heartstrings, hidden love, and cries for entire salvation
(especially intimate during the latter's simple ending: "Lord, I love
You ~ Lord, I need You"). Resembling a time-honored banner carried
on many a voyage, the John Newton hymn "Amazing Grace" is bedazzling,
bountiful--beloved, as the solo work of guitarist Brewster. With
bearing that proves neither inflexible nor a free-for-all, "Captain"
Lincoln arrives at his destination, discovering there's joy in the
journey when you Live to Worship.

Find out more about Lincoln Brewster at cMusicWeb.com:
http://cMusicWeb.com/worship/lincolnbrewster


AVAILABLE TODAY (on cMusicWeb.com or at your local store)

DESPERATE - AMONG THORNS
This band is the norm example of modern worship. Their new songs are
just out there.

LIVING ROOM SESSIONS: HYMNS - CHRIS RICE
Did you know Chris Rice is a talented piano player? Yep, and to
prove it, he sat down on his piano in his living room and played some
of his favorite hymns! Check out this PICK OF THE WEEK instrumental
release!

WORD GOLD: FIVE DECADES OF HITS - VARIOUS ARTISTS
Word has been producing and distributing music for fifty, yes 50,
years! That's longer than the Christian music industry has been
around!! So, they are making sure everybody knows their history with
a collection of the old and the new, the place where it all began and
where it is going.


AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER (on cMusicWeb.com)

ROCK: http://cMusicWeb.com/rock
Facing Changes - Hangnail [5/22]
Festival Con Dios - Various [5/22]

ALTERNATIVE: http://cMusicWeb.com/alternative
Solo EP - dc Talk [4/24]
Big Blue Sky - Bebo Norman [5/15]

POP: http://cMusicWeb.com/pop
Best of Dove Awards 2001 - Various Artists [4/24]
Free to Fly - Point of Grace [5/01]
Destiny - The Katinas [5/08]
Mi Corazon - Jaci Velasquez [5/08]
Oxygen - Avalon [5/22]

WORSHIP: http://cMusicWeb.com/worship
Over Under Everything - Circadian Rhythm [4/24]

Click on the album titles on the genre page to order them and recieve
them on the release date.


THIS WEEK'S CHRISTIAN HIT RADIO CHARTS
> Jaci "Falls" and PlusOne takes the lead, with Rachel Lampa
> and some great stuff from AudioA too. I love the "Movement".
1. My Life - PlusOne
2. Shaken - Rachael Lampa
3. One Like You - Audio Adrenaline
4. Every Time I Fall - Jaci Velasquez
5. Joy - Newsboys
6. Reborn - Rebecca St. James
7. Love is the Movement - Switchfoot
8. Ocean - Ten Shekel Shirt
9. Can't Erase It - Jars of Clay
10. Make It Last Forever - Avalon

SOURCE: CCM Update (http://www.ccmupdate.com/)


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