Cross Rhythms Recommended
Every month, the Cross Rhythms Direct email newsletter features four or five CDs that are being playlisted on Cross Rhythms Radio. These are the CDs we've featured for the past twelve months.
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 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Matt Redman - We Shall Not Be Shaken How does he do it? Not only one of the founding blocks of the modern worship movement, but also staying on the pioneering edge of great new worship. It must be because he has the heart of a worshipper, tuned into the God of all creativity, and it just has to come out with every album. Matt Redman's latest is as good as anything he's done before. Enough said! Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in October 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Hillsong United - Across The Earth: Tear Down The Walls Blazing a trail for high octane worship, with full on driven beats and passionate praise the vibrant Hillsong United always deliver. This one doesn't disappoint. Check out the awesome Desert Song and You Hold Me Now. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Desert Song» King Of All Days » Oh You Bring » You Hold Me Now Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in October 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.71) | Jeremy Riddle - The Now And Not Yet We loved Jeremy's last album, and this one shows it wasn't a one off. Insightful lyrics, stirring melodies, this is top-drawer worship songwriting. 7 songs chosen for the CR Verticality playlist! Brilliant. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Bless His Name» Christ Is Risen » I Am Redeemer » Joyful Noise » Prayer For The Church » Surrendered In Praise » To Be Like You Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in October 2009 |
 Roots/Acoustic CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Brian Houston - Gospel Road Getting a 10/10 review we just love this old style Gospel worship album. It is infectiously worshipful and is so good it transcends the normal barriers to reach a wide variety of listeners. Read Mike's review and go get it! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Glory Glory» Sweet Jesus » The Lord Is Still The Lord Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in October 2009 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Matt Redman - We Shall Not Be Shaken After years of shining bright Matt's star doesn’t diminsh one lumin! His latest is a sure fly hit perhaps with some edgier elements than usual too. A must have! Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in September 2009 |
 Dance/Electronic CD EP £5.00 | Galactus Jack - Reality Bytes Brim full of dance energy with graceful, raucous sounds and top knotch vocalists this is 'electro grunge magic'! With 4 songs chosen for radio play this is a bargain at just a fiver! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Control» Headspace » Hollywood » Temporary Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in September 2009 |
 Hip-Hop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.71) | Tom + Olly - Tom + Olly Who said white men can't rap? Tom Logan and Olly Purchase from Brighton blend hip-hop rapping and acoustic melodies, clearly delivered and beautifully harmonised with an indie pop sound. Very satisfying originality. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» It's Not The End» Love At The Disco Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in September 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.78 | Red Umbrella - Living And Surviving Very commercial rock with a slightly funky, danceable edge, Red Umbrella are catchy, immediate and well worth discovering. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Forest Fire» Prison Side Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in September 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £7.99 | The Gentlemen - A Candid History Of Faith, Hope, Love A Candid History Of Faith, Hope, Love Aiming at the mainstream, the quirky foursome from Sheffield release a tight yet energetic indie rock release with driving rhythms, blistering guitars and plenty of melody. Includes the singles Sending Cards and Push Back. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Ecoutez Moi» For Better Or For Worse » Push Back » Sending Cards Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in August 2009 |
 Pop CD Album £7.99 | Philippa Hanna - Taste With a rare tenderness and honesty, singer/songwriter Philippa Hanna's songs will will charm you and float around your head. A refreshing new British artist. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Summer Bride» Work In Progress Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in August 2009 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Mat Kearney - City Of Black & White An impressive album from an accomplished artist which could be a mainstream success. Coldplay-esque, introspective, story telling folk-pop. A must! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» All I Have» Here We Go » Lifeline » New York To California » Runaway Car Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in August 2009 |
 R&B CD Album £9.78 | Jade Harrell - Class Reject Top knotch Christian pop/R&B artists are a rare commodity, so snap up this brand new name as quick as you can. Jammed with radio friendly toons, and packed with creative production. Excellent! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Addicted» Into The Music » Rain » The Unseen » What A Fool Believes » Who You Are Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in August 2009 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.71) | Phil Joel - The New Normal Former Newsboy Phil delivers songs equally as brilliant as his more well known former band. A highly recommended album, stand outs include 'Go Home' a passionate declaration to see healing in family relationships and 'Every Knee', a contemporary worship classic. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Call Unto Me» Carried Me Home » DWYL » Every Knee » Go Home » You Belong To Me Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in July 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.78 | The Contact - Canvas Tears A new American rock band with some Green Day overtones woven with strings, keyboards and a lot of emotion. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Black Sea» Could This Be The End Of The Hiding? » Easy To Die And Hard To Live » If I Fall » Where Do We Go? Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in July 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Phillip LaRue - Let The Road Pave Itself Once a duo with his sister, now solo, Philip is a staggering talent. Creatively excellent, with a heart wrenching voice of passion. Songs that grab you in your emotion and journey you through valleys and mountains. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» All I Want» Chasing The Daylight » Don't Be Deceived » Erase And Rewind » Home » Why Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in July 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Newsboys - In The Hands Of God They get better and better. Just an awesome album with intensely memorable singalong songs, God-centred lyrics and the crispect production around. So good the CR radio dept struggled to decide which songs to leave OFF the playlist! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Dance» Glorious » In The Hands Of God » Lead Me To The Cross » My Friend Jesus » The Way We Roll » This Is Your Life Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in July 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £11.97 (RRP £14.99) | Yfriday - Great & Glorious Ten years in and they just get better! This is definitely Yfriday's best album yet. With songs guaranteed to be coming to your church soon, full of passionate anthemic praise and deeply relevant lyrics, unlike their football team these Newcastle boys are at the top of their game! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Alive» Come Let Us Worship » Great & Glorious » Joy Of The Lord » Saviour & Friend » You Spoke » You Will Not Steal Our Children Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in May 2009 |
 Pop CD EP £6.99 | Sarah Reeves - Sweet Sweet Sound Every now and then a new artist arrives who blows away your expectations. This is one. Amazing songwriting skills, infectious radio A list tunes and solidly meaningful lyrics. Test Sarah Reeves out with this minialbum at a mini price. You WILL NOT be disappointed! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Awaken» Fresh Anointing » My Saviour » Sweet Sweet Sound Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in May 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.72) | Jars Of Clay - The Long Fall Back To Earth After some rather hit and miss releases the Jars have turned in a truly stunning new album. Be prepared for song after song on the CR radio playlist. It's THAT good! Creativity is back. There's a golden rim to the Jars of Clay this time around. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Closer» Forgive Me » Two Hands » Weapons Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in May 2009 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.00) | Chris Eaton - Dare To Dream Best known as a world class songwriter for the likes of Cliff Richard, Jaci Velasquez and others, Brit Chris Eaton has finally released another of his solo albums and it's a gem! Gentle pop melodies, radio friendly hits and a couple of hymns updated for today. Undoubtedly a touch of class. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» If It Wasn't For The Letting Go» Jesus, Lover Of My Soul » Lay It Down Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in May 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.72) | Downhere - Ending Is Beginning Receiving our ten out of ten rating and with a bunch of extravagant statements: "a stunning release that may just be their best yet", "striking musical imagery", "refreshingly articulate songwriting", "a spectacular album", at the very least you can be confident it's a good buy! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Coming Back Home» Hope Is Rising Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in April 2009 |
 Hip-Hop CD Album £9.78 | Grits - Reiterate With their first salvo at the mainstream veteran hip hop rappers Grits produce a well polished and highly produced album with an outstanding mix of styles and flavas. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Reminds Me» Turn It Up Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in April 2009 |
 Roots/Acoustic CD Album £9.97 (RRP £13.99) | Ten Shekel Shirt - Jubilee This pop rock outfit tackle the meaty topics of child slavery and exploitation but don't be put off by the heavy subject matter becuase with deft playing and intelligent songwriting a very strong message of hope is communicated all the way through. A meaningful, quality release. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Higher Ground» It's Slavery » Spark Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in April 2009 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Jeremy Camp - Speaking Louder Than Before Inspirational rock anthems, full on vocals and stimulating lyrics, Camp has delivered another fresh output of pop rock. Arguably his best release to date. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» I'm Alive» Slow Down Time » So In Love » Speaking Louder Than Before Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in April 2009 |
 Pop CD Album £9.78 | Brandon Heath - What If We In the mould of Bebo Norman or Jimmy Needham, Brandon pens thoughtful arty songs in an inspiring adult contemporary style. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Give My Your Eyes» London Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in March 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.78 | Various - Your Name Hot on the heels of CompassionArt comes another various artists collaboration where well known worship leaders work together on individual songs. This album is top knotch and has real edge courtesy of Ian Eskelin. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Life» Lord » Shepherd » Your Name Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in March 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.72) | Misty Edwards - Relentless Arguably the most influential of a new breed of worship artists, Misty delivers a unique brand of heart-passionate, scripturally intense, spontaneous, intercessory driven worship. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Between The Cherubim» Break The Chains » Dove's Eyes » My Soul Longs For You » People Get Ready » Surrender » You Won't Relent Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in March 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £10.75) | Remedy Drive - Daylight Is Coming One of the picks of the crop from the latest wave of American rock bands. Catchy, radio-friendly melodies and guitar overdrives. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» All Along» Daylight » Valuable Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in March 2009 |
 R&B CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.72) | Mary Mary - The Sound The sisters behind Shackles turn out a ten out of ten brand new release. Urban gospel at it's best with some Motown flavours thrown in. Catchy summery songs! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Get Up» God In Me » The Sound Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in February 2009 |
 Pop CD Album £9.78 | Joy Whitlock - God And A Girl Sharing her 'conversations with God', newcomer Joy Whitlock's debut album is passionate lyrically and musically. A strong pop/rock sound with full girl rock vocals, full of stunning tracks. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Beautiful» Don't Look Down » Faith Don't Fail » Not Through With You Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in February 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.78 | Krystal Meyers - Make Some Noise The teenage rock hitmaker takes in some pop and synth feel with her third release. Loads of catchy radio friendly songs. A top knotch release. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Love It Away» Make Some Noise » My Freedom » Shine Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in February 2009 |
 R&B CD Album £9.97 (RRP £10.75) | Group 1 Crew - Ordinary Dreamers The long awaited follow up to their stunning debut, Group 1 Crew are piling on the excellence! Another powerful fusion of crunk-laced hip-hop and radio-friendly R&B. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Change» Gimme That Funk » I See You » Keys To The Kingdom » Live Out Loud Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in February 2009 |
 Rock CD Album £9.78 | Third Day - Revelation The Atlanta rockers reach new heights with their 11th studio album "Revelation". With a streamlined band, their signature sound gets a burst of new energy, and Mac Powell's husky vocals bring more thought-provoking and inspiring lyrics than ever. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Born Again» Let Me Love You » Revelation » Run To You Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in January 2009 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.72) | Michael W Smith - A New Hallelujah Recorded live in Houston, Texas, with more than 12,000 in attendance, Smitty releases his third highly-anticipated worship album, and it's easily the best he's done. With covers from Hillsong, Delirious? and Chris Tomlin plus loads of his own woven throughout this is an inspiring, stirring worship experience. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Healing Rain (Reprise)» Help Is On The Way » Majesty » Shout Unto God » The River Is Rising Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in January 2009 |
 R&B CD Album £9.97 (RRP £14.67) | Deitrick Haddon - Revealed Smooth urban gospel, the creative maverick is back! Determinedly eclectic, with techno-tinged rock, delicate balladry through to stompers ripe for the charts. 15 amazing tracks including the retro funk smash "Go With Me"! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Don't Take Your Spirit Away» Go With Me Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in January 2009 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | CompassionArt - CompassionArt 12 best-selling singer/songwriters, 15 amazing songs, and all of the proceeds from the album go to some of the world's poorest communities. This is CompassionArt. A revolutionary set of songs written by artists with combined album sales of more than 42 million. Featuring Martin Smith, Chris Tomlin, Kirk Franklin, Darlene Zschech, Michael W Smith, Matt Redman, Steven Curtis Chapman, Graham Kendrick, Amy Grant and many more. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Come To The Water» Friend Of The Poor » King Of Wonders » Lead Me To The Rock » Let It Glow » So Great » We Won't Stay Silent Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in January 2009 |
