Joyful noise
Spanning the sonic globe, this roundup of recent albums highlights compelling music in different genres. Alongside some popular names are lesser-known artists who deserve notice. Only some are explicitly Christian. What caught my attention were challenging lyrics, an uplifting spirit—or simply a joyful noise.
This youth gospel choir’s debut, Get Your Praise On, was nothing short of magical. It put the group in the same class as the much-acclaimed God’s Property. New Direction proves the debut was no fluke, melding R&B beats worthy of Prince or Kirk Franklin with lush, thrilling gospel harmony. Horns, wah-wah guitars and organ swirls set the stage on the opening track, aptly named “New Direction.”
This youth gospel choir’s debut, Get Your Praise On, was nothing short of magical. It put the group in the same class as the much-acclaimed God’s Property. New Direction proves the debut was no fluke, melding R&B beats worthy of Prince or Kirk Franklin with lush, thrilling gospel harmony. Horns, wah-wah guitars and organ swirls set the stage on the opening track, aptly named “New Direction.”
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