Craig & Christian Music

I have finally decided on my Top 12 Albums of 2012!  Sorry for the delay but life happened in a very big way this new year and the blogging has kind of been moved to the back burner.  With out any further adieu, for your listening pleasure, may I present to you my Top 12 Albums of 2012! 12. Christy Nockels- Into the Glorious Christy's vocal are stronger and more passionate than they've ever been!  I only wish there were more upbeat songs like "Ever Lifting" to balance out the abundance of acoustic ballads. Its clear though that this is Christy where she is most happy and confident. iPod Pics: Ever Lifting, Healing is in Your Hands, Sing Along,  Into the Glorious,  For Your Splendor 11. Jimmy Needham- Clear the Stage From the popping opening collaboration with Lecrae ("I Will Find You") to the stark, honest, and passionate closing title track (which was a personal anthem for me this year), Clear the Stage  is the most confi

My List of the Top 12 Albums of 2012 is coming shortly, but until I finalize that list, check out my Top 11 Albums of 2011!  I've had an entire year (and in some cases, nearly two years) to chew on these records, and I am confident in saying these are great additions to anyone's music collection.  Happy listening! 11. Mat Kearney- Young Love 10. Rachael Lampa- All We Need 9. Switchfoot- Vice Verses 8. Brandon Heath- Leaving Eden 7. Building 429- Listen to the Sound 6. Abandon- Control 5. Heather Williams- This Time Around 4. NEEDTOBREATHE- The Reckoning 3. Jason Gray- Ways to See in the Dark 2. Mandisa- What If We Were Real 1. Music Inspired By The Story- Various Artists  (Written by Nichole Nordeman & Bernie Herms) Honorable Mention: - Anthem Lights -Francesca Battestelli- Hundred More Years Steven Curtis Chapman- ReCreation

The new year brings new changes including my move to New Jersey from Florida and a new job, which have both kept me too busy to properly put together my 2012 in review in time for the end of 2012.  While I finish up my list of the Top 12 Albums of 2012 and the Top Songs of 2012 take a look back at my Christian Music Top Artist lists of the past year: Artists You Need to Know The Stars of Christian Music Artists on the Bubble Up & Coming Christian Artists Most Anticipated Albums of the Year Christmas Music Guide