Poor Dean Martin. After the cheese dip part he never had a chance. Read more
Poor Dean Martin. After the cheese dip part he never had a chance. Read more
I’d never run across this recording before, but I love the song, the sound and the harmonies. It’s all the more poignant since Phelps’s sister Sherri passed away. One more piece of evidence that Phelps is not only a monster vocalist, but a writer worth paying attention to. http://youtu.be/6yMzvBDx-yA&rel=0 Read more
It’s awards season in Hollywood, that seemingly endless cycle of self-congratulation that mercifully does end with the distribution of little gold men for what is supposedly the best film-making of the year. And it’s my pleasure as a Christian who also loves movies to report that some of the films being recognized this season actually deserve it. I think I’m going to call 2013 “the year of human exceptionalism” for movie-making. Some of its finest films offered powerful portraits of a single... Read more
After a Dove award-winning solo debut, plus another table project, EHSS baritone Doug Anderson is back to treat his fans with a collection of all-new songs. The better part of them are contributed by Wayne Haun and/or Joel Lindsey, and predictably these are among the best songs on the album. As per usual, click on to read my thoughts in candid Likes/Dislikes format. (more…) Read more
As some of you might know if you’ve read the blog long enough, I’m a huge fan of the Muppets. To me, it was one of the best TV shows of all time, and you will never convince me otherwise. Happily, the legacy has continued beyond the tragic death of Jim Henson, with a mix of old and new voice actors to bring the Muppets to a new generation. The last reboot film was a major success, and now the... Read more
After a Christmas lull, Bill Gaither re-generated the buzz surrounding the GVB’s lineup shuffle when he announced the hire of Adam Crabb this past week. But the fifth slot, it seems, is still up in the air, despite early rumors tapping Travis Cottrell as a shoo-in. Adam is flexible enough to sing lead or baritone, and no doubt the fifth man will have a similarly flexible range. Three interesting possibilities are the aforementioned Cottrell, who’s already done some fill-in dates,... Read more
I put off reviewing this one all last year, but it seems to be perfect timing now that Adam has been hired by the GVB. This solo outing shows him exploring similar progressive ground to his brother Jason Crabb—country/pop with a gospel twist. As usual, I’ll present my thoughts in “Likes/Dislikes” format. Likes * “I’ve Got a Right to Pray” — Adam is at his best when he’s rocking that swampy gospel sound with his signature harmonica work. I also... Read more
Last December, we saw a cultural showdown unfold before our very eyes. On one side stood Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the red-neck, millionaire TV stars that the country has come to love as Duck Dynasty. On the other side stood the network that gave them their platform, A&E. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know the essentials of this showdown already, but let me provide a brief recap: It all began when GQ Magazine, a publication not... Read more
Here’s a little nugget for your apologetics arsenal the next time you hear some skeptic spouting nonsense about the “17 Crucified Saviors.” “Well then, I am Horus, Egyptian God of the sun…” “You already did that one.” http://youtu.be/s0-EgjUhRqA&rel=0 Read more
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