This week we have a brand new review from an artist who has been
around a couple years, but we never got around to reviewing her.
Also, the Christian Music Industry is giving its first major release
of the year, and we have some info on that too! And keep reading,
for next week we announce our contest winner!

WITHOUT CONDITION - GINNY OWENS (1999)
by Dan Ficker and Josh M. Shepherd
A lot can happen in a couple years. Just ask Ginny Owens. In that
time, she's gone from being a little-known blind girl who sang to
cutting an album with Monroe Jones, winning the 2000 Dove Award for
Best New Artist, appearing at mainstream venues like Lillith Fair,
and becoming a symbol of hope for millions through her chart-topping
radio singles. Ginny reminds us of her roots from the beginning,
starting with a quiet version of "Be Thou My Vision" that drifts on
atmospheric, pulsating sounds. This quickly flows into "I Wanna Be
Moved", which boldly declares a desire to be taken from a mediocre
relationship with God, culminating in the line, "I don't wanna be a
flame ~ I wanna be a raging fire." Showcasing her piano skills, the
title track struggles with the burden of being a Christian, and
concludes that we must do God's will "Without Condition." Making the
mix interesting with car-revving noises and a jazzy groove, "Free"
rejoices in the freedom found through Christ and His love. Slowing
the pace down again and featuring stunning piano, "If You Want Me To"
is much the same message of the title track. With story-like verses,
Ginny tells of the world and its disappointments, such as divorce and
political scandals, calling it the "Land of the Grey" and noting that
confusion is the only absolute. Expounding on the apostle Paul's
words with a soothing, consistent melody, the blind diva recites all
the good works she could do, but finishes her thoughts in the
chorus: "If I do not love ~ I am nothing." With an almost African
beat, "Springs of Life" tells of God's love as a saving water in this
secular wilderness. With merely piano and her oustanding voice,
Ginny traces the endless journeys of people in "Someone Searching."
Sounding similar to Plumb, Ginny marvels that "the last shall be
first" in "Symbol of a Lost Cause," while the gift of her complete
self is presented to God in the close "Own Me." Striking a balance
between simple piano and pop music, Without Condition pursues meaning
to life as a child of God; ironically, it's through Ginny Owens and
her story that many will SEE and know Christ's love for the first
time.

Ginny's page will be up here in a couple days at cMusicWeb.com:
http://cMusicWeb.com/pop/ginnyowens


THE LATEST NEWS HEADLINES
• PfR is back! (coming soon!)
• Clear and others disband.
• Essential Records signs legit boy band, True Vibe.
• And much more!

View the latest stories in full:
http://cMusicWeb.com/


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

EASY COME, EASY GO - STARFLYER 59
One of Tooth and Nail's most prolific bands, after releasing many
albums at breakneck speeds, offers up a double-disc collection of all
the rarities: the b-sides, demos, and other unreleased tracks.

TRANSPARENT - LARUE
Although this brother-sister duo have grown up and their voices have
changed, they are still great artists, and their sophmore album
brings a maturity in their pop sound and lyrics. So, of course, it's
the PICK OF THE WEEK.


AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER (on cMusicWeb.com)

POP: http://cMusicWeb.com/pop
In A Welcome Field - Fernando Ortega [02/13]

WORSHIP: http://cMusicWeb.com/worship
Millenium Worship Vol. 2 - Various [01/30]

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


CHRISTIAN HIT RADIO YEAR 2000 CHARTS
> Although its a shame to have Raze at #1, it's great to
> see newcomers Tree63 on the top, even though d: left.
1. More Than A Dream - Raze
2. Treasure - Tree63
3. Say the Words (Now) - dc Talk
4. The Change - Steven Curtis Chapman
5. Strangely Normal - Phil Joel
6. Genuine - Stacie Orrico
7. Lay it Down - Jennifer Knapp
8. Anything is Possible - ZOEgirl
9. Wake Up - LaRue
10. Worth It All - Michael W. Smith

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


cMUSICWEB UPDATES
• New Artist Page - Tree63:
http://cMusicWeb.com/rock/tree63
• New Artist Page - PfR:
http://cMusicWeb.com/rock/pfr


Thanks for reading this week, and we plan to send out a copy of
Creation Festival: The Movie to one member of this e-mail list, so
please look in your e-mail for that message that says you won. Also,
if you are not on our other list, the QUORUM e-mail list, sign up
right now for a chance to win a copy of an Ardent Worship live
concert featuring All Together Separate! To sign up, visit
http://cMusicWeb.com/lists As always, we'd love to know how we're
doing on this site, so send your comments.

Dan Ficker
http://cMusicWeb.com/
a different approach to music
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