This week, we have info on some of the best artists in Christian Music, Bebo
Norman (with the help of his good friend, Ed Cash) and Sixpence None the
Richer. Our full review of Sixpence will be coming soon, but for now we have
an in-depth review of Bebo Norman's latest offering, one that should not be
missed.

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MYSELF WHEN I AM REAL - BEBO NORMAN (2002)
by Jason Ewert

What would you say if I asked you, "What are you really like?" For a minute,
you’re tongue-tied. Then a torrent of words is unleashed, and you excitedly
race through random thoughts, trying to explain to me what you're really
like on the inside. After a while we both realize that this isn't working:
my mind can't follow yours as it jumps from thought to thought. We stop, and
start over, this time with a different question. "What is in your heart?"
The answers that follow probably sound a lot like what Bebo Norman has to
say on Myself When I Am Real.

Myself When I Am Real is a revealing album. It allows us to see deeper into
Bebo’s soul, and what we see is that he's not that much different than the
rest of us. He wrestles with the same things we do. Crying out to God, he
sings "Please don’t go away... I need beautiful You." "Great Light of the
World" shows his human shortcomings: "I'm half a man here, so come make me
whole." Continuing a self-portrait that rings true with the rest of us, he
expresses age-old longings. "Tonight, I want a wife, to sit with me and
watch our children play," he sings on "Where the Trees Stand Still." On "My
Love" he wonders if his future love will leave because of the crowds.
Worries crowd him in and dreams fall by the wayside as plans prove false.

God, You know I can’t do this on my own. Come save me. Lord,
You know I want to love. Give me a wife... in Your time.

It’s not all longing and pleading, though. Bebo bounces with delight on "Our
Mystery" as he revels in the salvation and love we've been given. "Falling
Down" tells the joyful story of Angel, who sees her need for a Savior and is
being pulled towards Him. The prodigal is welcomed home in "Back to Me":
sinners are forgiven and treated like kings by a gracious Father. Worries
may abound, but they are all washed away.

God, thank You for Your grace. Show me more every day.

Behind these themes is an acoustic backdrop that soothes and surprises. Ed
Cash, as usual, provides fresh and entertaining production, throwing in
twists here and there that make the songs come alive. A couple of tracks
feature some dancing banjo lines, and Sandra McCracken's beautiful backing
vocal nearly steals the show on "Where the Trees Stand Still." Yet, what
stands out the most is the friendly vibe of the music. Is it possible to sit
in on a quiet party with Bebo's band? Close your eyes while listening to
Myself When I Am Real, and you might think you've died and gone to Georgia.
Or at least Ed Cash's living room.

God, Your joy is amazing. Make me dance forever to Your music
and the music of those who love You.

Oh, one more thing. Teach me to party like Bebo.

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BLUR - RACHAEL LAMPA
This is supposed to be a remix album, but it seems rather boring. The total
of 10 remixes only last 44 minutes, and they are not radically edited or
given much more of a techno feel. ZOEgirl's remix album included much better
sounds and over an hour of quality mixes. ZOEgirl is a better buy if you are
just itching for some pop remixes.

DIVINE DISCONTENT - SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER
Undoubtedly the PICK OF THE WEEK (and maybe the month), Divine Discontent is
what many fans have been waiting for. Since FOUR WHOLE YEARS have passed
since their last album, the band has had plenty of time to perfect this
disc, and the wait has been well worth it. The poignant lyrics of Matt
Slocum and unique vocals of Leigh Nash are just the beginning here.

ROSE OF BETHLEHEM - SELAH
Inspirational (a.k.a. old people's music) group Selah brings their own
collection of Christmas favorites. This disc will make good, traditional
background music for Christmas parties.


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