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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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 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Daniel Bashta - The Invisible With pent up, ready to burst music, and faith-fused, passion-charged, prophetic busting lyrics, Daniel Bashta is breaking new ground in earth-shaking, heaven-focussed worship. Don't know him? Discover him today. Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in June 2013 |
 Rock CD Album £12.99 | Citizen Way - Love Is The Evidence If pop rock's your bag then experiment with a brand new band and get on track with Citizen Way. Featuring the stirring Sing, Sing, Sing from the Finger Of God DVD. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Love Is A Mess» Nothing Ever (Could Separate Us) » Sing, Sing, Sing Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in June 2013 |
 Rock CD Album £9.99 | Red - Release The Panic Popular hard rockers with some strained growls and metal screams through to radio-friendly anthems and a ballad or two! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Die For You» Perfect Life Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in June 2013 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Kim Walker-Smith - Still Believe Kim is the female voice of Jesus Culture, and this solo outing is just awesome! We couldn't omit even one track from this album for the CR worship playlist (and that's a first!). Arguably the most influential emerging youth fuelled worship voice for a generation. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Alive» Healing Oil » Miracle Maker » Spirit Break Out » Still Believe » The King Is Here » Waste It All » Yield My Heart Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in June 2013 |
 Rock CD Album £12.99 | Hawk Nelson - Made One time punksters Hawk Nelson have matured to a more accessible pop rock sound, with a goal to deliver 'relevant music with a meaningful message', and it sounds just great on radio! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Anyone But You» Every Beat Of My Broken Heart » What I'm Looking For » Words Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in May 2013 |
 Hip-Hop CD Album £7.99 | Tedashii - Blacklight The Texas-based rapper's third release is his best yet with 5 stunning tracks due for Cross Rhythms radio airplay. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Can't Get With You» Dum Dum » He Lives » Riot » You Know What It Is Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in May 2013 |
Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Kim Walker-Smith - Still Believe Kim is the female voice of Jesus Culture, and this solo outing is just awesome! We couldn't omit even one track from this album for the CR worship playlist (and that's a first!). Arguably the most influential emerging youth fuelled worship voice for a generation. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Alive» Healing Oil » Miracle Maker » Spirit Break Out » Still Believe » The King Is Here » Waste It All » Yield My Heart Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in May 2013 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £11.97) | Samuel Lane - The Fire Simply outstanding. Sheer heartfelt, personal, intimate lyrics that are taut with feeling, passion and genuineness. These are worship songs that come straight from personal experience and encounter with God. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Fiery Love» Glorious » Lead Me Home » O My Soul » Presence And Peace » Take Me With You » The Father » You Are With Us Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in April 2013 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Ben Cantelon - Everything In Colour We've been a bit late to recognise this brililant worship release. If you love Matt Redman and Tim Hughes but are yet to discover Ben then this is the album to do so with songs already influencing UK churches. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Be Exalted» Guardian » My Deliverer » Saviour Of The World Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in April 2013 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Plumb - Need You Now First album for four years and it's a 10/10 cracker! Emotive, melodic, at times edgy rock overlaid with one of the most wistfully poignant and passionately expressive voices around. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Cage» Chocolate And Ice Cream » Invisible » Need You Now (How Many Times) » Say Your Name Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in April 2013 |
 Hip-Hop CD Album £12.99 | Je'kob - Faith Hope Love Mixing fun loving rap with catchy chorus lines this is the first full length album by the driving force behind Souljahz/The Washington Projects and we love it! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Boom Shaka Laka» If I Ruled The World » John 316 » Love Is All » The Test Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in April 2013 |
 R&B CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Mary Mary - Go Get It Two new songs, remixes and remastered tracks from the best selling sisters; and worth getting just for the title cut. Infectious and spiritually inspiring. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Go Get It» God Bless » Good To Me » Sunday Morning Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in February 2013 |
 R&B CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Group 1 Crew - Fearless It may be their fourth album but there's no let up to their top quality hip-hop-tinged R&B output. Once again an album of considerable impact. At times reminiscent of Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry and even Rhianna, but not too much to smother Group 1 Crew's own identity. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Dangerous» Darkest Valley » Fearless » Freq Dat » His Kind Of Love Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in February 2013 |
 Rock CD Album £12.99 | House Of Heroes - Cold Hard Want Think Green Day meets Family Force 5 and add on some prog rock developments and you wont be far off. Sounds real great on radio. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Comfort Trap» Dance (Blow It All Away) » I Am A Symbol » Remember The Empire Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in February 2013 |
 Rock CD Album £8.99 | Children 18:3 - On The Run Foo Fighters-esque with some punk clashing guitars and a whole heap of driving energy. Little known but worth discovering. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Bandits» Jenny » Moment To Moment Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in February 2013 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £14.99) | Jesus Culture With Martin Smith - Live From New York A British worship veteran meets arguably the most influential youth worship outfit in the States today. Good combination? You bet! We've given it a 10/10 review and 9 songs have been added to our worship playlist! You work it out! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble?» Holy Spirit » Oh How I Love You » Our God Reigns » Pursuit » Set A Fire » Show Me Your Glory & Majesty » Waiting Here For You » Walk With Me Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in January 2013 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Matthew West - Into The Light Another stupendous release from the master storyteller songwriter. Inspiring and cleverly crafted lyrics. Pefect pop hooks and melodies. Move over Michael W Smith. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Hello, My Name Is» Into The Light » Moved By Mercy » Unchangeable Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in January 2013 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £11.99) | Abandoned Pools - Sublime Currency Highly impressive, imaginative, sparkling synths, pop guitar, dissonance and shifting tonics, quasi-orchestral, atmosperic control, a breathe of fresh air. Need we say more? Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» 9 Billion» Sublime Currency » Unrehearsed Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in January 2013 |
 Hip-Hop CD Album £13.99 | B Reith - Now Is Not Forever In a sense B Reith is the essence of hip-hop with live instrumentation. Impressive acoustic rap flavours with hip hop meets some old-skool meets some jazz-funkiness over some fun lyrics, and delivered in a crisp flow! We love it. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Antidote» I Know » Old School » The Comeback Kid Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in January 2013 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £9.99) | Various - Incense Rise Something for the prophetic, spontaneous worshipper with artists like Sean Feucht Kristene DiMarco, Brandon Hampton and others. Intercession worship, declarations and intimacy. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Incense Rise» Inebriation (The Wedding Song) » Let Worship Be Our Weapon Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in December 2012 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Heather Clark - Overcome Out of the Jesus Culture stable this is one not to overlook. Title cut is fantastic, as is a re-invention of the classic How Great Thou Art. Guaranteed to touch your spirit. Played loads on Breakthrough Nights radio show on CR. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» How Great Thou Art» I Know I'm Loved » Overcome Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in December 2012 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Kristene DiMarco - Safe Place Great as Kristene Mueller. Even better as Kristene DiMarco! Thoughtful, well crafted mature worship songs, both musically and lyrically. Greathtaking, and a potential classic. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Believer» Hope » Paint Me A Picture Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in December 2012 |
 Pop CD Album £9.99 | Brandon Heath - Blue Mountain Brandon's reflections on what he feels about life, love, hurt and everything in between is elegantly executed through laid back, Americana tinged country blues pop! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Dyin' Day» Love Does » The Harvester Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in December 2012 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Paul Baloche - The Same Love With 6 tracks chosen for the CR radio worship playlist this is one of the best, and more contemporary, Paul Baloche releases. If you like Brian and Jenn Johnson try this one too. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» All Because Of The Cross» Christ The Lord » King Of Heaven » Loved By You » My Hope » Your Blood Ran Down Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in November 2012 |
 Rock CD Album £9.99 | Fireflight - Now Edgy hard rockers with a female lead voal, Fireflight hold an uneasy tension, and a broad appeal, between specialist rock shows and mainstream chart radio. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Now» Prove Me Wrong » Stronger Than You Think Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in November 2012 |
 Rock CD Album £9.99 | Tenth Avenue North - The Struggle Lyrically mature with depth of understanding of the challenges of journeying through struggles, this latest from Tenth Avenue North is enveloped in melodic and anthemic creativity. 5 songs due to hit CR Radio A list! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Don't Stop The Madness» Losing » The Struggle » Worn » You Do All Things Well Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in November 2012 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Britt Nicole - Gold WOW! Just exceptional pop songs, ranging from Leona Lewis type ballad, catchy pop, and a bit of dubstep and dance thrown in for good measure. A superb album. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» All This Time» Amazing Life » Breakthrough » Seeing For The First Time » Stand » The Sun Is Rising Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in November 2012 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £9.99) | Chip Kendall - Holy Freaks With a massive CR ten out of ten rating this debut full album from the former thebandwithnoname frontman fully lives up to all expectations. An intense cocktail of blockbuster radio hits straddling rock, pop, dance, dubstep and worship with the utmost ease, all infused with pin pointedly passionately spiritual lyrics. A must! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Evolution» Freak Show » Holy Freaks » Old Rugged Cross » Solve It On The Dancefloor » Sunshine » Underground Army Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in October 2012 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | TobyMac - Eye On It It doesn't get any bigger than this! Debuting at number one on the US Mainstream Album Chart!!! Toby Mac has reached the highest accolade with his latest blisteringly current offering. As usual it's infectious pop, memorable melodies, and more hooks than those annoying stickle back seed things that get in your jumper when you're out walking in the countryside! Another must! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Eye On It» Favourite Song » Me Without You » Thankful For You » Unstoppable Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in October 2012 |
 Rock CD Album £11.97 (RRP £14.99) | Planetshakers - Heal Our Land From Melbourne, Australia this youth worship outfit have been inspiring faith to a younger generation for years. Time and time again they churn out anthemic, stadium sounding pop rock worship with the occasional gentle soother thrown in. This latest release is amongst the best they delivered. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Heal Our Land» Supernatural Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in October 2012 |
 Hip-Hop CD Album £9.99 | Grits - Quarantine It's cool rap/R&B. Grits have a knack at taking a rap foundation and building something ear-catching on top of it. Three tracks picked for CR radio. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Fresh» Neverland » New Life Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in October 2012 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Rend Collective Experiment - Homemade Worship By Handmade People Homemade Worship By Handmade People Fast growing in popularity, this second release is even better than their debut with catchy melodies and a wonderful new interpretation of Be Thou My Vision. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Praise Like Foreworks» The Cost » True Intimacy » You Are My Vision Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in September 2012 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £9.99) | Daniel Bashta - The Sounds Of Daniel Bashta Like Jesus Culture, Misty Edwards, Rick Pino or Jake Hamilton? Then you must discover Daniel Bashta - highly passionate, prophetic declaration and worship. He also wrote the recent big Newsboys hit Like A Lion. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Awakening» Dreamers » Freedom Calling » Heaven » It's Happening » Like A Lion » Potter's Wheel » Pursuit » The Sound » Unlock My Roar Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in September 2012 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £9.99) | All Sons & Daughters - Season One Inspirational worship with a folky feel. An emerging outfit who took us by surprise at CR with how good this album is. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» All The Poor And Powerless» Buried In The Grave » I Am Set Free » Oh Our Lord » Spirit Speaks » Your Glory Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in September 2012 |
 Hip-Hop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Trip Lee - The Good Life With a 10/10 review this is radio friendly hip hop of the highest order with 5 songs chosen for CR playlist. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Heart Problem» iLove » Love On Display » New Dreams » Robot » Take Me There Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in September 2012 |
 Pop CD Album £11.97 (RRP £14.99) | Bethel Music - The Loft Sessions The home church of artists such as Jesus Culture, Jake Hamilton, Kristene Mueller, Brian and Jenn Johnson and many others get together for an intimate worship experience. Cutting back their songs for some tender interpretations. This is ministering! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Come To Me» Walk In The Promise » You Know Me Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in August 2012 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £9.99) | Samestate - The Alignment A hot new pop rock band, sticking their heads out above most of the rest with oodles of radio friendly toons. Check 'em out. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Hurricane» Shadows » Sons And Daughters Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in August 2012 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Needtobreathe - The Reckoning With one foot in the mainstream Needtobreathe get loads of top recognition for their inventive and weighty pop rock. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Maybe They're On To Us» Oohs And Ahhs Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in August 2012 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | Audrey Assad - Heart Classy singer songwriter pop, Audrey is a blast of cool fresh air. Light melodies with fragrant interpretations. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» No Turning Back» Won Me Over Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in August 2012 |
 Pop CD EP £6.00 | Jacob Lloyd - Somewhere New Only 15 years old but a real talent in the Ed Sheeran mode. Well worth investing £6 for! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» It's OK» Somewhere New Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in July 2012 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £12.99) | David Crowder Band - Give Us Rest or (A Requiem Mass In C [The Happiest Of All Keys]) This final worship album is a creative tour de force. By inspired, be surprised! They've gone out with a blast. Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» God Have Mercy (Kyrie Eleison)» Oh Great God, Give Us Rest » Oh, Great Love Of God » Sequence 7 Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in July 2012 |
 Rock CD Album £9.97 (RRP £14.99) | Soul Survivor & Momentum - Live 2011: We Are The Free For those who were there, and those who weren't, soak in the worship vibe that is Soul Survivor. Get this before you go again this year! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Blessed (You Are Holy)» Once In Darkness Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in July 2012 |
 Pop CD Album £9.97 (RRP £9.99) | Jimmy Needham - Clear The Stage Exceptional pop, with depth, poignant lyrics, superb melodies and vocals. Brilliant songs. 5 songs chosen for CR radio. Particularly you must hear the title track - amazine!! Cross Rhythms Radio Playlisted Tracks» Clear The Stage» I Will Find You » If I Ever Needed Grace » In The Middle » My Victory Featured in the Cross Rhythms Direct newsletter in July 2012 |
