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Artist: Sanctus Real

Album: Pieces Of A Real Heart

Release Date: 3/9/10

Label: Sparrow Records

With a more mature sound to date, Sanctus Real welcomes us with the release of their new album Pieces Of A Real Heart. Containing some of the best lyrics I've heard from the band, the album does seem to take more of a pop rock direction, shying away from their rock sound, which is still present on a small amount of the album.

With the opening sound of the already hit single "Forgiven", listeners can get a good vibe for what the album is positioned towards. The pop rock ballads "These Things Take Time" and "The Way The World Turns" lead up to a personal favorite of mine of the album, "Lead Me". An acoustic driven song, with a fitting string section to add to the song, it talks about frontman Matt Hammit's wife and children and his desire to be a better father and husband. With a resounding chorus of "I'm still a dreamer, a believer", the track "The Redeemer" has a much more laid back feel to it, still coming off rather refreshing to the album.

The only true rock ballad off the album "Take Over Me" features some Anberlin-esque riffs, as well as being a plea to be taken over by our Creator. As the album draws to a close, "Keep My Heart Alive" offers something of a modern worship track, with some of the most honest lyrics heard throughout the album.

Rating: 8/10 Progressing on past their previous works, Pieces Of A Real Heart shows a mature side of Sanctus Real, from the lyrics to the style. Filled with many pop rock ballads, this album is sure to garner a good bunch of hits. This is surely one of Sanctus Real's best works to date.

Artist: Stellar Kart

Album: Everything Is Different Now

Release Date: 3/9/10

Label: INO Records

Everything is different now for Stellar Kart. With their recent signing to INO, Stellar Kart releases their new album aptly titled Everything Is Different Now. The album shows a different side of Stellar Kart, with a good bunch of worship songs, which still contain their melodic pop punk sound.

Opening with the piano driven "All My Heart", the album's worship sound starts to take place, moving on to a cover of Fee's "We Shine", the first single off of Everything Is Different Now. The song has a great chorus of "We are the redeemed, we are the ones who are free, 'cause we belong to Jesus".

One thing that is different on the album for sure is that it contains four covers. However, they are all done extremely well, possibly even better than some of the original songs. Besides their Fee cover, they also cover "Until My Heart Caves In" by Audio Adrenaline, "Never Let Go" by Matt Redmen and "Spirit In The Sky". I really admire Stellar Kart for covering Audio Adrenaline, something which has never been done before. The result is great, as is with their perfect cover of the worship tune "Never Let Go". Closing off the album is "Like The Sun", which progresses in style as the song goes on, from a softer sound, to Stellar Kart's typical sound.

Rating: 8/10 With the release of their INO debut, Stellar Kart bring us something special with Everything Is Different Now. Showcasing an upbeat, fun worship sound, Stellar Kart does change it up a bit. Containing four covers, as well as six original songs, the album contains everything that you would want to hear from SK! Check out Everything Is Different Now, it won't disappoint.

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