The Music of 2007

Here’s a quick recap of the music that rocked my face off this year.

Mute Math — Their self-titled album didn’t come out in 2007, but they’ve been the number one thing reverberating through my ears this year. I’ve been lucky enough to see them live thrice, with a very real possibility of getting on the guest list for their show on December 17. Their new album can’t come out quick enough!

The Cinematics — I discovered these guys when they opened for Mute Math earlier this year. Since then they shot up to one of my favorite bands. Their first album, A Strange Education, is great from top to bottom. I really hope they get huge because I’d love to say I was there when it all started. Do yourself a huge favor and go buy their album!

Robbie Seay Band — These guys have been around for awhile, but it wasn’t until the free download of their newest release, Give Yourself Away, that I became a huge fan. I can honestly say that this is one of the best CCM albums I own. And that’s saying a lot coming from me.

Lifehouse —  Jason kept pumping us up about the impending release of Who We Are. So much so that you’d expect a let down. Well, not only was I not let down, but like Lebron James exceeded the hype in Cleveland, this new album is amazingly better than expected.

Here are a few things to look out for in 2008.

Jon Foreman — Jon has been releasing some softer solo stuff on EP’s recently, with plans for a couple more. I’m waiting for the entire album but, from the stuff I’ve heard so far, this stuff will be getting heavy rotation on my iTunes.

Northern Room — Accidentally discovered this group last week and I’m loving what I’m hearing. The similarities to Switchfoot are eery. I can see these guys taking off quickly! There’s very little out there on them now, but check out The Blah Blah for a little history.

Renovaudio — My boy Blake just returned from a recording session in Nashville. They’re working with a guy that helped produce Mute Math. As a matter of fact, Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas played bass for them while they were recording. Blake said their new stuff has strong influences from Muse. I expect huge things from these guys in the not too distant future.

Filed under: Jon Foreman, Lifehouse, Music, Mute Math, Northern Room, Renovaudio, Robbie Seay Band, Switchfoot, The Cinematics

HoneyHoney

So Saturday Jason and I took a road trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana to catch a Lifehouse concert in what turned out to be a really unique venue. It was called Piere’s, and the inside of this place was like a food court of bars. I’m kicking myself for not taking any pictures. Anyway, the concert was great. I expect Jason to have a full write up soon since he’s a self-proclaimed groupie. But the opening act is what I’d like to focus on. It was simply 1 guy with a guitar and kick drum, and 1 girl with a violin and an AMAZING voice!

HoneyHoney is what they’re going by at the moment. Based on their MySpace page, lack of internet presence, and their difficulty sticking with a name for their group, I’d say they are very new into this game, but I fully expect that voice to go places.

Check out their song Bouncing Ball. Who does she sound like?

**UPDATE**
» Jason’s review is up here.
» I’ve uploaded a small dose of HoneyHoney here.

Filed under: Fort Wayne, HoneyHoney, Lifehouse, Music

TGIF

Busy weekend ahead…

FRIDAY — After work I get to load up a trailer with a bunch of junk from inside and behind my garage. Most of it is the cabinetry taken out of our house when we remodeled over 4 years ago (yeah, I’m that much of a slacker). After that I may run up and catch the High School Homecoming game. Later that evening will be spent as downtime with the wife and son, and possibly a movie.

SATURDAY — Get up early and finish loading up the trailer. Then I get to mow my lawn / leaves. Once that is complete I’ll take the load up to town for dump day. I have a few friends that scrap during dump day and I plan on hanging out for a bit to see if I can land any free bikes or bike parts. Around 4pm Jason should arrive and we begin our journey down to Fort Wayne, IN (2 hours one-way) to see some Lifehouse!! The night will be late, but we’re hoping on meeting the boys after the show.

SUNDAY — Hanging with the body in the morning. Then the wife and I head out for a day long date. We’re thinking about hitting one restaurant for appetizers, then heading to a movie, then going out to dinner, then going to see another movie or coming home to watch one on DVD. Should be a great time!!

Filed under: Dating, Lifehouse, Marriage, Movies, TGIF, Weekends

Monday Mashup

• Big week this week. David Crowder Bands new album, Remedy, comes out tomorrow. And the new season of The Office kicks off on Thursday with a full hour!

•  I picked up a couple of cheap CD’s on Saturday. A local bookstore was selling off their Demo CD’s and I got Leeland – Sound of Melodies, and Third Day -Chronology Volume Two. Both were in perfect condition and were $5 and $7 respectively.

•  It looks like in addition to seeing Mute Math in October, Jason and I will be heading down to Fort Wayne for some Lifehouse. That’s not bad for back-to-back weekends, eh?

• The other blog I collaborate on, AC180.com, has recently added a few contributers, as well as vamped up the overall look. Its a site for men to hang out, so men, stop by and say HI sometime.

**UPDATE** I forgot to mention this. It seemed like from the lack of comments that most didn’t watch this video. I encourage you to give it a shot. Make sure you see it through to the end as well. It’s simply incredible!

Filed under: David Crowder Band, Leeland, Lifehouse, Men, Mute Math, The Office, Third Day

You’re Everything

Music: Everything by Lifehouse

(ht: Semper Fi Fellowship)

Filed under: Drama, Jesus, Lifehouse, Love, Ministry

Song Break

You Can Shake The Mountains — Lifehouse

(h/t: The Man of Steel)

Filed under: Lifehouse, Music