Staff Picks 2009

Here are our top 5 recommendations!

WorshipMusic.com's staff is more than just employees that clock in and out everyday. We are worship musicians, leaders and songwriters serving in our local churches each week. A few of us have gathered up a short list of our top 5 favorite CDs from this year. We hope you enjoy the recommendations!

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Jeremy - General Manager

1."Songs From Jacob's Well I & II" by Mike Crawford and his Secret Siblings - "Loaded with scripture, this ground-breaking CD signals that Indie folk/rock worship has come of age."

2."Those Who Dream" by Kristene Meuller - "Kristene displays the tender side of Jesus Culture music in these well crafted songs."

3."Glorious" by Paul Baloche - "Paul's albums are reliable and loaded with solid songs; much like a well-stocked tool box for worship leaders."

4.The Embers by The Embers - "Inspiring songwriting flows from this Kentucky worship community."

5."Heaven Came Down" by Marie Barnett - "A nice blend of modern roots music, perfectly fitting vocals and seasoned songwriting."

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Marc - Fulfillment Manager

1."Those Who Dream" by Kristene Mueller - "A strikingly beautiful and intimate album from a fresh new talent out of the Jesus Culture movement."

2."Faith + Hope + Love" by Hillsong - "Finally, a near-perfect convergence of the aesthetics of the mainstream Hillsong church and Hillsong United."

3."Ancient Skies" by Michael Gungor Band - "Artsy rock-n-worship that's eccentric but accessible, while lyrically still managing to uplift, encourage and exhort."

4."We Shall Not Be Shaken" by Matt Redman - "Redman's best full-length album to date, with a lyrical focus on our shortcomings and where God fills in the gaps."

5."Be Quiet" by Rita Springer And Paulette Wooten - "A nice departure from Rita's usual style; an album that does require you to slow down, be quiet and absorb it."

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Mike - Marketing Assistant

1."Songs From Jacob's Well I & II" by Mike Crawford and his Secret Siblings - "Mike Crawford brings unique and interesting music with strong lyrics to create something a little different from your typical worship album."

2."Church Music" by David Crowder Band - "David Crowder Band's latest album is a great combination of electronic elements with modern rock and worship."

3.The Embers by The Embers - "I love the songs 'Cloud by Day' and 'Glory, Honor, Power, Praise'."

4."Consumed" by Jesus Culture - "Consumed offers great songs for both corporate and personal worship."

5."Relentless" by Misty Edwards - "Misty's passion and talent to lead worship make 'Relentless' a great addition to my collection."

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