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    For our 6th annual Highlighting feature, we're doing things a little differently. Normally, we select our top 25 most anticipated releases for the whole year, but we realize that it's tough to really gauge EVERYTHING that may release throughout a given year when we're making the list in January. So, for 2012, we're splitting the year into TWO pieces -- January to June and July to December (Click here for Part 2). Also, we're making each list 15 artists/releases for a total of 30 in 2012. So, without further ado, we give you Highlighting First-Half 2012!



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#5. The Classic Crime
Phoenix

Release Date: August 14, 2012
Though I'm in the party that places 2010's Vagabonds in the "average" category, those who liked it really liked it. The Classic Crime is an ingenious alternative rock band, and pairing their raw passion with their recently attained indie-status makes their fourth full-length record a highly anticipated one. They are entirely capable of creating something really special in 2012.
        - Roger Gelwicks

I liked Vagabonds. It was one of those albums that struck the heartstrings of some Classic Crime fans, but got listened to once or twice by others. The good news is that it didn't deter their fans from remaining fans. So while I am slightly surprised to see the band at the number five spot here, in the end, I fully expect their coming album to be one of the better rock albums of 2012.
        - Scott Fryberger

It really doesn't get any better when it comes to meaningful alternative rock tunes. The guys from Seattle are simply the best. Each new release makes that case stronger and stronger and I am so stoked to hear their new album.
        - Kevin Hoskins

Vagabonds was a stellar release, though some think it fell short of The Silver Cord. Vagabonds is my personal favorite and I can only hope they show growth and release their best album to date. Look for this one to be an album of the year candidate.
        - Michael Weaver

Though it wasn't quite at the level of The Silver Cord, I really enjoyed Vagabonds for what it was, and always look forward to new music from The Classic Crime. They continue to bring something fresh and fun to the alternative rock scene, and their next album should be no exception.
        - Jen Rose

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    15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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    This Friday, November 8, 2024
    ALBUMS
    Gabby Barrett Carols and Candlelight [Warner Music Nashville]
    CXMMXNS CXMMXNS Chapter 1 - EP [Essential Worship]
    LIFE Worship Stones of Remembrance: Volume 1 - EP [Integrity]
    Light the Way Expel [Small Step]
    New Hope Oahu There Is One - EP [DREAM]
    Neal Morse & The Resonance No Hill For A Climber [InsideOut]
    Songs From The Soil, Marc James Live at the Garden - EP [Integrity]
    TAKE Time Bomb [Resuscitation Records]
    Lauren Talley A Lauren Talley Christmas [Horizon]

    SINGLES
    Above the Clouds The Product - Single [Polished Arrow]
    Cory Asbury I Hope You Dance - Single [BEC]
    Drenae His Plans - Single [Syntax]
    Jordan Kauflin, Laura Story Approach, My Soul - Single [Getty]
    Jeannie Ortega Don't Ever - Single [Syntax]
    Sam Bowman & GLADDEN Misfit Toys - Single [DREAM]
    Wavorly Enemies - Single (independent)

    VINYL
    Michael W. Smith Every Christmas Vinyl [Rocketown]
    Stryper To Hell with the Amps Vinyl [Frontiers]
    TAKE Time Bomb Vinyl [Resuscitation Records]

    DVD
    Stryper To Hell with the Amps Blu-Ray [Frontiers]

    Next Friday, November 15, 2024
    ALBUMS
    Dolly Parton & Family Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables [Owepar Entertainment]
    The Lore Family Faith Over Fear [Horizon]
    Fernando Ortega For All the Saints - EP (independent)
    Earnest Pugh Worth is the Lamb
    We Are Messengers Rejoice! (A Celtic Christmas) - EP [Curb]
    Paul Wright III Reverie [United Alliance]

    SINGLES
    Big Dismal Here In My Heart - Single (independent)
    Blanca Worthy (Spanish + Spanglish Versions) - Double Single [Curb]
    Hannah Kerr It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Single [Curb]
    Olivia Lane Silent Night - Single [BEC]
    Tasha Layton Wake Up It's Christmas - Single [BEC]
    Jamie MacDonald A Million Chances - Single [Capitol CMG]
    Ronnie Martin On Christmas Morning - Single [Velvet Blue]
    Hunter Plake Daylight - Single [BEC]
    Jordan St. Cyr Christ is Here - Single [BEC]

    VINYL
    Sixpence None the Richer Divine Discontent Vinyl [Word]



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