TheMorningFive 09/05/08
The Friday Playlist ...
Here's the weekend's edition of The Friday Playlist ... let me know what you think!
Derek Webb – "A New Law"
The former Caedmon’s Call singer has broken from his CCM roots in favor of more edgy singer/songwriter rock n’ roll. But with lyrics that challenge everything from ideas about money and stewardship to legalism and faith, his gritty sound isn’t the only departure from the typical Christian radio song.
Listen Now: Derek Webb’s “New Law”
From Mockingbird
Johnny Cash – "The Man Comes Around"
With the raspy voice of a man who had seen it all, Johnny Cash delivered some his most jarring work in the last years of his life. In “The Man Comes Around”, the Man in Black reflects on the Second Coming with his legendary baritone.
Listen Now: Johnny Cash’s “The Man Comes Around”
From America IV: The Man Comes Around
PlayRadioPlay! - "The Confines of Gravity"
The brainchild of electronic whiz-kid Daniel Hunter, PlayRadioPlay! is the ultimate garage band dream. At just 17-years-old, Hunter became an internet star with his unique electronic anthems before signing with Island Records. Hear what all the fuss is about:
Listen Now: PlayRadioPlay!’s “Confines of Gravity”
From The Frequency EP
Relient K – "Deathbed"
The pop-punk stars get serious in their mini-rock epic "Deathbed". With piano interludes, vocal harmonies, a strings section and even a guest appearance by Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman, this 11-minute ballad never gets boring.
Listen Now: Relient K’s “Deathbed”
From Five Score and Seven Year Ago
Mr J Medeiros – “Keep Pace”
Formerly of the hip-hop dup The Procussions, Mr J Medeiros fuses his underground sounds with head-bobbing beats in “Keep Pace”. The song is testament to his faith and his undeniable talent.
Listen Now: Mr J Medeios’ “Keep Pace”
From Of Gods and Girls
Mat Kearney – “Won’t Back Down”
The Nashville-based songwriter combines spoken-word poetry, bluesy melodies and Americana imagery in “Nothing Left to Lose”, the hit title track off his breakthrough album.
Listen Now: Mat Kearney's "Nothing Left to Lose"
From Nothing Left to Lose
John Davis – "Too Far Out There"
The former Suerpdrag frontman found God and new inspiration after his conversion to Christianity. The only thing that didn't change was his rock n' roll sensibility. "Too Far Out There" is a proclamation of his new-found faith
Listen Now: John Daivs’ “Too Far Out There”
From John Davis
Derek Webb – "A New Law"
The former Caedmon’s Call singer has broken from his CCM roots in favor of more edgy singer/songwriter rock n’ roll. But with lyrics that challenge everything from ideas about money and stewardship to legalism and faith, his gritty sound isn’t the only departure from the typical Christian radio song.
Listen Now: Derek Webb’s “New Law”
From Mockingbird
Johnny Cash – "The Man Comes Around"
With the raspy voice of a man who had seen it all, Johnny Cash delivered some his most jarring work in the last years of his life. In “The Man Comes Around”, the Man in Black reflects on the Second Coming with his legendary baritone.
Listen Now: Johnny Cash’s “The Man Comes Around”
From America IV: The Man Comes Around
PlayRadioPlay! - "The Confines of Gravity"
The brainchild of electronic whiz-kid Daniel Hunter, PlayRadioPlay! is the ultimate garage band dream. At just 17-years-old, Hunter became an internet star with his unique electronic anthems before signing with Island Records. Hear what all the fuss is about:
Listen Now: PlayRadioPlay!’s “Confines of Gravity”
From The Frequency EP
Relient K – "Deathbed"
The pop-punk stars get serious in their mini-rock epic "Deathbed". With piano interludes, vocal harmonies, a strings section and even a guest appearance by Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman, this 11-minute ballad never gets boring.
Listen Now: Relient K’s “Deathbed”
From Five Score and Seven Year Ago
Mr J Medeiros – “Keep Pace”
Formerly of the hip-hop dup The Procussions, Mr J Medeiros fuses his underground sounds with head-bobbing beats in “Keep Pace”. The song is testament to his faith and his undeniable talent.
Listen Now: Mr J Medeios’ “Keep Pace”
From Of Gods and Girls
Mat Kearney – “Won’t Back Down”
The Nashville-based songwriter combines spoken-word poetry, bluesy melodies and Americana imagery in “Nothing Left to Lose”, the hit title track off his breakthrough album.
Listen Now: Mat Kearney's "Nothing Left to Lose"
From Nothing Left to Lose
John Davis – "Too Far Out There"
The former Suerpdrag frontman found God and new inspiration after his conversion to Christianity. The only thing that didn't change was his rock n' roll sensibility. "Too Far Out There" is a proclamation of his new-found faith
Listen Now: John Daivs’ “Too Far Out There”
From John Davis