Welcome to this week's cMusicMail! This is a big release week, so be
sure to check out the stuff that's available today! Also, we know
this review was already featured in QUORUM, but it's just such a
great review (and a great CD) that we just had to make sure you
didn't miss it!

GLO - DELIRIOUS? (2000)
by Josh Shepherd
Back when Martin Smith was scared of crowds, before Stu
G. groupies hounded them, and "delirious" was another term for
being intoxicated, a few British guys made a decision: they'd rock
hard in leading worship, but a flashy show wouldn't ever replace
the presence of God. Eight years later, the d:boys bring that same
naive vision to Glo, forming a new paradigm of congregational
song. The holy crusade begins with "God You Are My God," a
parade of globalism that interfuses the Ampleforth Abbey Monks,
Mart's contagious improv, the 150-strong d-fans crowd, solid guitar
support via Stu G. and Co., and the proper British interruptions of
Anna Smith. Utterly smitten, "God's Romance" clatters with a
"heartbeat for holiness" in Glo's most rock-out cut. A wispy, fluid
melody bows to the all-knowing, still-caring Lord of life, asking
Him to "Investigate" the recesses of our uncleanness. "What
Would I Have Done?" is a precursor to an array of awakening
called "My Glorious." Guitar comes in torrents; melody and
countermelody unfold with adapting quickness; the choir
assemblage render a magnanimous repeat of the chorus line.
The combined volume and shock of "My Glorious" is such that
some would call it "unnecessary and wasteful," like Mary's
anointing of Jesus' feet. Their disposition is undimmed in track
eight, a streamlined pop song that runs proud for the Lord has
enriched us with "Everything." Fickle yet synchronized, the delirious?
mix of "Hang On to You" tops Luna Halo's version by basing it on
striking production and well-timed rock outbreaks--as the lyrics
hallow God's bright beauty. A full seven and a half minutes,
"Intimate Stranger" beholds "the Saviour whose death made all
things new," ever lost in the most concealed, untold presence of
the Almighty. "Awaken the Dawn" brings back another long-gone
d:ay. Months prior to plugging into the delirious? thing, veteran
guitarist Stuart Garrard recorded with the Spring Harvest praise
team, including the splendorous tune overhauled here as a
bigger 'circa 2000` anthem. Disproving all sell-out accusations,
"The Years Go By" stands astonished at "the One who keeps it
true" and His leading over the course of the d:boys lives and
careers. Re-attired with new DJ tweaks and a flurry of violin
passages, tracks 14-15 ("Jesus' Blood") gush with exaltation,
and uniquely assess how Glo is the same, but different, than
Mezzamorphis. No longer do they pack up their own equipment
every night, or pass the mic around like a hot potato--yet the
divine foretaste, the undisguised heartcry remains. Glo is more
than just delirious? uncensored--it's the defining apex of the
new millennium.

Find out more on GLO:
http://cMusicWeb.com/features/glo


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

ACE TROUBLESHOOTER (self-titled)
The hard rock group from my favorite place, the New Union in
Minneapolis, are living their dreams with an album on the label of
all their favorite bands, BEC (a part of Tooth and Nail).

HEART OF A CHAMPION - CARMAN
With a Latin-flavored title track, this 2-disc, 30-track compilation
of his best brings you 6 new songs and a new vision, as a prelude
into Carman's acting/bookwriting/touring career.

LOVE HAS A NAME - KATHY TROCCOLI
Kathy's new CD features a bit more pop sound to her music.

ONEDAY LIVE - PASSION
From a whole day of prayer and worship with 40,000 college students,
OneDay Live pulls the best together for some awesome worship. Also,
get a VHS documentary, or the DVD with messages from OneDay and much
more!

SHINE: THE HITS - THE NEWSBOYS
Featuring a pretty good mix of hits, plus a disco-style "Mega Mix" of
lots of their tracks, the boys bring their Disco fans up to date with
their old skool style.

TRANSFORM - REBECCA ST. JAMES
The PICK OF THE WEEK, Rebecca combines her rock style in God with a
new dance vibe, and her challenging lyrics make this the best release
yet!

TREE63 (self-titled)
Hailing from the world of South Africa, this rock/worship band is
known immensely for their song "Joy" and for their passionate
atmospheric rock.


AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER (on Christian MusicWeb)

ALTERNATIVE: http://cMusicWeb.com/alternative
Intermisson: Greatest Hits - dc Talk [11/21]

POP: http://cMusicWeb.com/pop
Soul Anchor - Michael Card [10/31]
Smell the Color 9 - Chris Rice [10/31]
Freedom - Michael W. Smith [11/21]

BOOKS: http://cMusicWeb.com/books
The Mark: The Beast Rules the World - Tim F. LaHayle and Jerry B.
Jenkins [10/24]

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


CHRISTIAN HIT RADIO CHARTS FOR THIS WEEK
> No new tracks this week, but Jars is going for #1,
> and so is Rebecca's newest song! Who's gonna win?
1. Center of Your Love - Jaci Velasquez
2. I'm Alright - Jars of Clay
3. Don't Worry - Rebecca St. James
4. Into You - Jennifer Knapp
5. Your Love, O Lord - Third Day
6. Good Stuff - Newsboys
7. I Wanna Be Moved - Ginny Owens
8. Learning to Breathe - Switchfoot
9. God is in this Place - PlusOne
10. Where I Wanna Be - V*enna

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


cMUSICWEB UPDATES
• Revamped - Rebecca St. James
http://cMusicWeb.com/alternative/rebeccastjames


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