In this week's cMusicMail, we will get to the United Live review, but
first we must make sure you are informed on this special date:

YOUR VOTE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
by Josh M. Shepherd
Today the citizens of the United States face a critical, historic
vote, the result affecting the advancement of freedom, moral
leadership, and diplomacy in the entire world. We here at
cMusicWeb.com have followed the debates, heard the different
solutions offered for problems both economic and personal, and will
make an official endorsement in the following paragraph. However, we
would first like to stress the importance of YOUR vote. The right to
choose elected leaders is a uniquely American concept, fought for
bitterly, and now sparking revolutions in other countries whose
people long for a voice in the political process. Yet, if the right
to vote is not exercised and appreciated, it could well be lost.

For his unwavering Christian convictions, and firm stance on
reforming welfare, the tax system, and healthcare, we believe George
W. Bush to be the right man for the job. Figures and stories can be
slanted, but his record as Texas Governor is commendable. Bush can
be trusted to bring opposing factions together in solving complex
problems; to prefer personal responsibility over governmental
regulation; and, above all, to restore integrity to our nation's
highest office. Real Plans For Real People--George W. Bush and his
running mate, Dick Cheney.


EVERYDAY - UNITED LIVE (1999)
by Josh M. Shepherd
A good amount of time could be spent researching how new songs get
into a church's hymnody; from my experience, it's different with
every church (and for some, a very rare occurrence). Thus, it's
interesting to note that the songs of Everyday were in many Sunday
morning playlists without the help of a promotional strategy or media
coverage. It's easy to see why. This devout, manic recording from
United Live (Hillsong Youth's band) expounds on bringing real worship
into the common Everydays we live in. "Everyday," the opener, is a
mountainous, flawless delivery of the album's energy and message, one
of awe, submission, and giddy delight. The ska-styled "Jesus I Long"
is an immediate killjoy, unpleasant and outworn in every respect.
Grounded in scripture and brought to life with great vigor, "On the
Lord's Day" and "More" reach, long and pray to the Keeper of earth
and all therein. Symbolic illustrations and harmonious keyboards
catapult "Heaven" to a new level of wakened worship. The screams and
yammer of the crowd add to guitarist Marty Sampson's song of reliance
and love entitled "Seeking You." Spiritual perception and unappeased
desire are spoken of at length in "You Take Me Higher" and "Hear Our
Prayer," best described by the leader's spoken-word
motivation: "Let's talk to God here!" In a somewhat Paul Oakley
vein, "Prayer to the King" tells of choosing and believing God, using
a guitar-driven revival chorus to make its point. Foraging through
different beats and musical influences, the album-ending "God is
Moving" instigates a mobile, expectant spirit both in the live
congregation, and in the hearts of listeners. Woven delicately, but
with bright tones and often coarse fabric, Everyday stimulates and
compels heartfelt adoration through a comfortable yet garish garment
of praise.

Find out more about United Live:
http://cMusicWeb.com/worship/unitedlive


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

THE PLAN - RAZE
Those four freaky-lookin' dancers come up with another disc of
grooves that will get those kids boppin'. Nothing ground-breaking,
just a Christian alternative to those other dance groups.

BELIEVE - VINEYARD CANADA
The first major release from the Canada Vineyard, this album features
a whopping 16 tracks of powerful Vineyard worship with a plethora of
musical styles. This release is the PICK OF THE WEEK!


AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER (on cMusicWeb.com)

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

POP: http://cMusicWeb.com/pop
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 [11/14]

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
> Jennifer Knapp and Third Day are off the chart, making
> room for delirious? at #7 and Rebecca St. James at #1!
1. Don't Worry - Rebecca St. James
2. I'm Alright - Jars of Clay
3. God is in this Place - PlusOne
4. Center of Your Love - Jaci Velasquez
5. I Wanna Be Moved - Ginny Owens
6. Learning to Breathe - Switchfoot
7. Everything - delirious?
8. God of Wonders - City on a Hill
9. Closer to Myself - Kendall Payne
10. More Than a Dream - Raze

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


cMUSICWEB UPDATES
• Finished uploading the features and picks
• New Page: United Life
http://cMusicWeb.com/worship/unitedlive
• Updated Page: Hungry now Vineyard UK
http://cMusicWeb.com/worship/vineyarduk
• New Review: Switchfoot's Learning to Breathe
http://cMusicWeb.com/rock/switchfoot/reviews.html
• New Review: Rebecca St. James' Transform
http://cMusicWeb.com/alternative/rebeccastjames/reviews.html


Thanks for reading all the way to the bottom of the newsletter
(unless you skipped to the bottom). We're going to be working on
some great stuff for next month, including a Christmas feature, which
will give you the latest on what Christmas music is available, and
the best quality gifts fro those music lovers. Also, we're going to
bring you coverage of the VHS re-release of the Star Wars trilogy,
with exclusive reviews and maybe even an interview with George Lucas
(yeah right, we wish!). As always, we'd love to hear what you'd like
to see here on cMusicWeb.com!

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