2007: The Year According To Wade Myers
Wade is a true gentleman and scholar. I think when they coined the phrase they had him in mind. He was once the frontman for legendary rockers The Corbans, who were bent on world domination. He was also one of the room-mates in what was arguably the cleanest guys’ apartment in any college history and then one day his lamp caught on fire and we had a burn spot on our carpet the rest of the time. But it was still a clean apartment. May I introduce you to Wade Myers, now of Peoria, AZ:
Here is just a smidgen of what I thoroughly enjoyed this past year:
Music:
Perhaps one of the most catchy and surprising albums I have heard in awhile. Every song is beautifully crafted and sticks in my head…over…and over…and over…
Braddigan caught my ear this past year. Very mellow and chill…nothing complex, but easily good…check out Watchfires by Braddigan as well.
One of the best “worship” albums I have ever heard. Robbie has a way of bringing out the heart of worship without sounding CCM…we need more of that.
My wife’s favorite artist…ever…Man, I love her…and I think Sara’s great, too.
Thanks Brent for pointing me toward this album. Jeremy is solid…one of the BEST albums I own.
- Jonah Smith by Jonah Smith (2006)
Although this album came out in 2006, I just found out about Jonah Smith this year. Smooth, soulful, delightful. I can’t stop listening to this album…
- Mr. Lemons by Glen Phillips (2006)
Glen Phillips has to be one of my biggest musical influences…ever! From back in the “Toad” days to right now, he never ceases to amaze me with his songwriting and lyrical allure. Again, this album came out in 2006 but this has had heavy rotation in my iPod throughout 2007. Great songs…great songwriting…Have I said that Glen is one of my biggest musical influences?
- Mysterious Things by Evan Wickham (2006)
Another 2006 album that I caught wind of this year. Get this album…trust me.
Books:
A good look at how American evangelicalism has watered down the gospel to fit the “felt-needs” and consumerism of congregations today. Mike does a great job of illustrating how this is NOT the church Christ desires.
The title says it all…
Fascinating book…
I enjoy reading history biography. This is good…
Television:
Not much of a television watcher, however I love The Office and continuous Seinfeld reruns.
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