Since we didn’t do a Pick of the Week last week, I have two picks this week. To be honest, I would have had to pick two anyway, because two great albums release today and I couldn’t choose between the two!
The first Pick of the Week is Jimmy Needham’s Not Without Love.
Whether he’s singing about the futility of zeal without love (“Come Around”) , crooning a love song to his wife (“Unfailing Love “), or rejoicing in the glory of God (“The Author”) any fan of Christian (or mainstream) music could give the album a spin and find something to … well, love! … in this collection of bluesy piano ballads and rocking guitar tunes.
I love that he’s able to sing completely transparent, spiritual lyrics but make them sound completely brand new. It’s an age old message but refreshingly different from the typical Christian fare.
Needham explains that the album was inspired by the realization that he “had shared the gospel with so many people in the flesh but all they knew was the Bible beater … There is something so appealing when we love like Jesus did. I missed out on that for so long. No more.”
Needman is currently on tour in promotion of the album. To learn more, visit his website www.jimmyneedham.com.
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posted August 19, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Agreed. Great album! We got to see him live a few months ago as he was promoting the disc. Fantastic performer, and a great guy. Everyone needs to buy his stuff! Support some great Christian music!
posted September 3, 2008 at 10:51 am
I have to admit that I am not a big fan of Jimmy Needham’s musical style (I lean more toward rock) but his lyrics are so good that even I enjoy listening! The Gospel is so eloquently communicated in this collection of songs! At the end of the CD there is even a benediction that briefly, but clearly presents the Gospel in the form of rhyme. This is a great album from an artist who has something to say!