TobyMac’s Solo Records Ranked Six To One. #1: This Is Not A Test
To hear the name “TobyMac” is as familiar to me as breathing. Jesus Freak was, is, and always will be standard that music is judged against. Say what you will. “It’s […]
Category Archives: Top-40
Janelle Monae – The Electric Lady
Janelle Monae – The Electric Lady September 6, 2013 Wondaland Arts Society / Bad Boy What It Sounds Like: On suites four and five of her seven part Metropolis series, […]
Switchfoot – Fading West
Switchfoot – Fading West Atlantic January 14, 2014 What It Sounds Like: An overleaning pop record from the kings of theological and thought-provoking rock and roll. Let’s get something straight […]
OneRepublic – Native
OneRepublic – Native Mosley / Interscope March 22, 2013 What It Sounds Like: Reach-for-the-sky choruses, seamlessly mixing electro, pop, rock, and beats. I’m a latecomer to a lot of Top-40 […]
Chvrches – The Bones Of What You Believe
Chvrches – The Bones Of What You Believe Virgin Records / Goodbye Records September 20, 2013 What It Sounds Like: Female fronted synthpop done right. Not overly complex or reaching, […]
Jars Of Clay – Inland
Jars Of Clay – Inland Gray Matters August 27, 2013 What It Sounds Like: Beautiful, alternative pop rock with bits of acoustic, folk, and experimentation that are continually being updated […]
Pearl Jam – Lightning Bolt
Pearl Jam – Lightning Bolt Monkeywrench / Republic October 11, 2013 What It Sounds Like: The ever-evolving PJ show no signs of slowing down on their tenth record. If 2009’s Backspacer was […]
Fall Out Boy – Save Rock And Roll
Fall Out Boy – Save Rock And Roll Island April 12, 2013 What It Sounds Like: Mega pop-punk stars return with a disc that seeks to capitalize on every […]
Relient K – Collapsible Lung
Relient K – Collapsible Lung Mono Vs Stereo July 2, 2013 What It Sounds Like: If you thought Relient K was too poppy before, wait until you hear this thing. […]
Hanson – Anthem
Hanson – Anthem 3CG June 18, 2013 What It Sounds Like: Piano-filled pop-rock from three brothers that have defied all the expectations for a band whose highest point was way […]
