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    For our 8th annual Highlighting feature, we split the year into TWO pieces -- January to June and July to December. Each list contains 15 artists/releases for a total of 30 in total for 2014. So, without further ado, we give you Highlighting Second-Half 2014!



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JFH's Highlighting 2014 Winner!

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#1. Anberlin
Lowborn

Release Date: July 22, 2014
I've had all year to say goodbye to the beloved band, and I still don't feel quite ready for this one. Both "Stranger Ways" and "Hearing Voices" both sound stellar in their new wave-influenced glory, and the band is clearly finishing things off on their own terms (and on Tooth & Nail, no less!). There's not much else I can say… Lowborn is going to be a bittersweet final album, but it'll be nothing short of satisfying.
        - Roger Gelwicks

Goodbyes are never easy -- especially when it's to a band you love. Anberlin won me over with their 2003 debut, Blueprints for the Black Market and it's been incredible to watch this band grow and mature over the past 11 years. July 22 marks the release of their final album. While we can hope they'll be one of those bands that will reunite a time or two (or more) in the coming years, for now, it looks like Lowborn is their much anticipated swan song.
        - John DiBiase

Anberlin has provided a lot of solid material over the course of their career. While it's a bit sad to see them calling it quits after this record, my guess is that they have saved their best for last.
        - Michael Weaver

Of course Anberlin is number one. History has proven that when a band makes a grand farewell with the class that Anberlin is showing, the final album is a masterpiece (ie Five Iron Frenzy). I'm not one of the lucky staff members to have gotten an early review copy, but I'll be surprised if Lowborn is anything less than extraordinary...
        - Scott Fryberger

Back on Tooth & Nail and paired once again with Aaron Sprinkle for the final album of the illustrious career of a quality band. No surprises here!
        - Mark Rice

This is the way to go out. Make an announcement, record the album in a timely manner and bow out with dignity and a stadium full of happy fans.
        - Tincan Caldwell

For many longtime fans, the release of Lowborn marks the end of an era. For over 10 years, the band has been one of the most exciting groups to follow, constantly changing with each release. It's been fun to watch their career unfold, and the final chapter is shaping up to be no different.
        - John "Flip" Choquette

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    This Tuesday, September 1
    ALBUMS
    Poor Old Lu At The Showbox (independent)

    This Wednesday, September 2
    SINGLES
    Alex Henry Foster Calling Out! - Single [Hopeful Tragedy]
    Scroll Eater Consume The Scroll - Single [Facedown]

    This Friday, September 4
    ALBUMS
    Vince Gill 50 Years From Home: Stillwater Night - EP [MCA Nashville]
    Dan Musselman Dust and Doxology (independent)
    Jeannie Ortega Phantom Love [Syntax]
    Rachel Purcell Keep Going - EP [Centricity Music]
    Sarah Reeves Standing Up [Curb Records]
    Zahna BREAK OR BREAKTHROUGH [XOVR Records]

    SINGLES
    Beach Chapel Cardiff - Single (independent)
    Chris Caro REDEEM - Single [Syntax]
    Steven Curtis Chapman Remember The Day - Single [The Fuel]
    Commons Worship Saved By Grace - Single (independent)
    DJ Noble The Spotlight (feat. tonyxtrotter, D.Faith, & JusRzd) - Single (independent)
    K’nek, Mancito Telfort WALK - Single (independent)
    Mat Kearney Pacific City - Single (independent)
    Tasha Cobbs Leonard You Know My Name (Live) (feat. Le'Andria Johnson) - Single [TeeLee/Capitol CMG]
    Chandler Letner At a Bar - Single [Dream]
    Malcolm Rue, A Tribe Apart Gimme That - Single [Syntax]
    Sandra McCracken, Ben Shive Acceptance - Single (independent)
    Nobody's Uncle The Shameless Swoon - Single (independent)
    Matthew Plante FAVOUR! - Single [Dream]
    Jon Reddick Tell Somebody - Single [Gotee]
    Magdalene Rose Do You Want to Be Free? - Single [RockFest]
    V1 Worship Still Worthy - Single [Dream]

    Next Wednesday, September 9
    ALBUMS
    Natalie Layne Still Running To You - EP [Centricity]

    SINGLES
    Limoblaze Super Power II (feat. Rua Young) - Single [Reach]

    Next Friday, September 11
    ALBUMS
    Tasha Cobbs Leonard TASHA Unscripted (Live) [Motown Gospel]
    Limoblaze Do It Now (Acoustic) - EP [Reach]
    The Rock Music Not Alone (independent)

    SINGLES
    Johan Asgarde No Other - Single [Gotee]
    Drea LP & OnBeatMusic Free Indeed - Single [Syntax]
    K3hlab The Realm of Grief - Single [Syntax]
    Myles Maestro SOUTHPAW - Single [Syntax]
    Charly Perry Masterpieces - Single [Gotee]
    Matthew Plante HAND ON ME! - Single [Dream]
    QEW & Cyrus Sonata Chamber Exit - Single [Syntax]
    Saints in Exile Stay For You - Single [Syntax]
    Carly Ann Taylor Something Good Is Coming - Single [Curb]


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