Have you ever had a friend take on a project and you secretly hoped they were going to do really well, but you weren’t sure?
That’s how I felt when I found out my friend Carlos was recording his first album. I have no idea why I had any doubts. I mean everything the guy touches turns to gold. I guess it’s because I had never really had the opportunity to hear much of his music.
I’ll never forget the first day he pulled up one of the rough tracks he had just cut. We were at the house and as he fumbled to pull up the file I was silently praying, “God please let this be good, please let this be good.”
Well, to say I was pleasantly surprised was an understatement. It wasn’t good, it was great. I was blown away at how God used him powerfully throughout this album.
I’ve been wearing these songs out for the past couple months and today you get your chance. Ragumuffin Soul hits the street today.
To download the album off iTunes just click on the “iTunes” button above. You won’t be disappointed. Trust me.
So, what have you been listening to lately?
I think this will be taking the place of Gungor’s album on my “perma-repeat” playlist.
Though I need a God of Second Chances shirt to go with it…..
Those shirts are awesome!
I must confess that I do not have ITunes so will have to listen some other way. What have I been listening to? Hmmm some 80s Bride and Guardian and Pillar’s Confession. Throw in some Fee and Kutless and Thousand Foot Krutch with that.
.-= Bill (cycleguy)´s last blog ..That Taboo Subject =-.
I love me some Fee. My kids have memorized his latest album word for word.
I will be adding this album to my collection!
My favorite these days is Stellar Kart’s remake of Spirit in the Sky.
I will have to check out @loswhit’s album when I get a chance.
As far as what I have been listening to.. hmm. I just realized that I have been so busy lately that I haven’t been listening to music much. That is awful!
I did sing along with the congregation on Sunday morning from the hymnal. Does that count? I had forgotten how fun it was to sing “And He walks with me and He talks with me”
Now I have to go and find some music to listen to.
.-= Tony York´s last blog ..The Blind Man’s Rainbow =-.
ok.. so I threw on some old-school Don McLean… He is singing Crying.
Nice….
.-= Tony York´s last blog ..The Blind Man’s Rainbow =-.
Here is just a great clip of Carlos singing “God of Second Chances” on the street as a homeless man walks up…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDmibnRyhj4
Right now I have on repeat three groups…Needtobreathe, RED, and Switchfoot
no doubt this album will be amazing & deep.
anyway, i’ve been listening to todd fields & athlete (a sweet brit-rock band if you don’t know them).
.-= dan´s last blog ..Israel I feel your pain. =-.
never hear of them. I’ll have to check them out.
check out the song “wires”(one of their bestby far) just note its about his daughter almost not making it when she was born
The EP I picked up is outstanding and I can’t wait to hear the full project. I just know it’s going to be great.
.-= Jason´s last blog ..Blessings on the back side =-.
Carlos, sounds great. (yes, it’s always a “whew!” moment when friends’ creative projects go well)
Being a musician by trade, so much of my listening has to do with what I need to learn for a session or gig- plus what I need to learn for serving at church.
Lately, I scanned into Nashville’s 102.1(The Light), a black gospel station, and I find myself tuning to it every time I’m in my car. Really uplifting music… and pretty vocally humbling. ha
I got five for you:
1) Jonsi-”Go”
2) Zach Williams-”story time”
3) Civil Twilight-”Civil Twilight”
4) NeedtoBreathe-”Outsiders”
5) The Felix Culpa-”The Commitment”
These are on repeat.
i like ALL of Needtobreathes albums… and Zach Williams as well
I’m loving NeedtoBreathe.
I too just bought Carlos’ new album. I had the EP so I can’t wait to hear the rest of it.
What have I been listening to? Well, I’ve camped out with Matt Maher alot lately. I love his lyrics. I also have been enjoying Vicky Beeching’s new album. I am listening to random songs from Fee, Brandon Heath, Robbie Seay Band, and Christy Nockels as well.
.-= Jan Owen´s last blog ..It’s Time to Party! =-.
I went to his website and blog and was blown away by his creativity, raw authenticity, and intelligence. Will now listen to his music with a fresh perspective on his thoughts behind the music.
I am listening to Brooke Fraser, Meredith Andrews, Addison Road, Christy Nockels, Jeremy Camp.
I’ve usually got 70s and 80s stuff going but when I am listening to contemporary christian I am listening to 3rd Day, Nicole Sponberg (her song Resurrection just blows me away) also love listening to Michael W Smith’s first worship album…Chris Rice, Chris Tomlin… oh gee…I have favorites of all of these and I play them on my MP3 in the car thanks to my FM transmitter. Oh yeah, I am also a HUGE Casting Crowns fan…
I’m so excited – Carlos is coming to Seattle next week to stop by our station and play music for our staff! I’m excited to meet him and hear his music. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again… I wish Nashville & Seattle were neighbors so I could just walk right over and see you all.
I’ve had needtobreathe’s “outsiders” album on repeat since the beginning of april. matt wertz’s new ep is amazing. always love love andrew peterson & the square peg alliance folks.
Sanctus Real, Addison Road, Sara Groves, Kari Jobe, JJ Heller, Seventh Day Slumber, David Crowder Band, I could go on and on, but now for non Christian…
Jack Johnson, Zac Brown Band, Jimmy Buffet, etc…