JesusfreakHideout.com: Looking Ahead To New Music In 2008

It's 2008 and we're possibly even more excited about what this year has to offer than when we gave this countdown a shot for the first time last year. So, once again, we're Highlighting our most anticipated projects already in development for the year. Read on to see what records the staff of Jesusfreakhideout.com are most excited about - and why!

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#6. Jon Foreman
Spring, Summer

Release Date: Spring/Summer '08

Even for those that may have become jaded with Switchfoot over the last few years, Jon Foreman’s recent solo efforts have left little to complain about. It’s stripped down, earthy, emotional, and wonderful. The songs are honest and the music is crisp and clear. The idea of putting out four different projects that reflect the different seasons is intriguing to say the least, and I am excited to hear the rest of the series.
- Josh Taylor

Foreman seems to be making a good name for himself as a solo artist and with two EPs under his belt already, the singer/songwriter will be releasing two more, titled Spring and Summer, and JfH couldn’t be happier. With his folk/indie feeling evident on each song, it proves there’s much more to this San Diego native some may have thought...
- Justin Mabee

The mastermind behind much of Switchfoot's fantastic work, Jon Foreman has already set the bar high for himself. Since his solo work ventures away from the typical Switchfoot sound, these songs should earn him new fans and new opportunities...
- Lauren Summerford

Jon Foreman has a way of capturing the essence of the human soul. I don't think I've come across a musician who has been able to go through the motions of heartache, joy, and human flaw as raw and accurate as Jon has with these projects. This community is more than curious to see where he takes us next in the journey of these four EPs...
- Lindsay Wiseman

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