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    For our 11th annual Highlighting feature, we split the year into TWO pieces -- January to June and July to December. Each list contains 10 artists/releases for a total of 20 in total for 2017. So, without further ado, we give you Highlighting First-Half 2017!



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#5. Colony House
Only The Lonely

Release Date: January 13, 2017
I first saw these young men on tour with the wonderful Andrew Peterson years ago when they first began to shave. But now these sons of Steven Curtis Chapman are ranging far in their adulthood, and 2014's When I Was Younger was a great slice of alterna-pop that sounded like a trip to a John Hughes 80's movie (think Breakfast Club or 16 Candles) mixed with Coldplay and The Killers. The singles from Only The Lonely continue in this vein, and this one is an early contender for Album Of The Year. "This Beautiful Lie" sounds like an Irish folk song blessing, and "You Know It" rocks like classic Elvis Costello. Great stuff…
        - Alex Caldwell

An up-and-coming talent, Colony House (comprised of two of Steven Curtis Chapman's sons and two friends) has been making waves on the outskirts of the Christian music industry. Their sound is both fresh and accessible--a difficult combination to pull off. The singles for Only The Lonely aren't quite as strong as the best cuts on When I Was Younger, but even so, I'm expecting this to be a must-have for alternative rock fans.
        - Christopher Smith

When I Was Younger was one of those rare debut releases that gave away, not only signs of the band's potential and talent but one of the best pop/rock releases in recent memory. I can feel the weight of expectation these guys must have been carrying when they wrote this album. Only the Lonely is sounding just as fresh and exciting as their debut and I cannot wait to hear more.
        - Lucas Munachen

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    Music Out This Week


    This Wednesday, August 5
    ALBUMS
    Life.Church Switch Simple - EP (independent)

    This Friday, August 7
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    The Choir Dragonfly [Galaxy 21]
    Dax Anger Management [Columbia]
    John Elefante Stories: The John Elefante Collection [Girder]

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    Francesca Battistelli He Will - Single [Curb]
    Adriel Cruz I Don't Know About You - Single [Syntax]
    Drea LP & OnBeatMusic Don't Think About It - Single [Syntax]
    Future of Forestry Trilobite - Single (independent)
    Garett and Kate Serban How Amazing (Live) - Single [Bethel]
    Good Weather Forecast, SOFYKA NOMADIC TENDENCIES - Single [Dream]
    Josh Grove Trust (Psalm 13) - Single (independent)
    Ashley Hess BREATHE - Single (independent)
    Daye Jack He Is There For Me - Single [Syntax]
    Mat Kearney Weakness - Single (independent)
    Tasha Cobbs Leonard Gracefully Broken/Who the Son Sets Free (Live) (feat. Israel Houghton) - Single [Motown Gospel]
    MotionPlus, Braille Broken Vessels - Single [Gospel Banquet]
    Leslie Perez Back to My Love (Live Acoustic) - Single [Gotee]
    project LUMO Look At Me Now - Single [Vere]
    Katie Rey God, I'm Good - Single (independent)
    Allan Scott Everybody Needs Someone - Single [Dream]
    Solachi Voz ABBA - Single [Syntax]
    Carly Ann Taylor Lifeline - Single [Wings]
    Vineyard Worship Reign Forevermore - Single [Vineyard]

    Next Thursday, August 13
    ALBUMS
    Various Artists Songs We've Been Trying To Tell You About (And Others We Haven't), Volume Fifteen [JFH Music]

    Next Friday, August 14
    ALBUMS
    The Arcadian Wild Make It Out Alive [Rip Stitch]
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    SINGLES
    GLADDEN Free Fall - Single (independent)
    Brandon Lake How Good God Is - Single [Provident]
    Jon Reddick King of Heaven - Single [Gotee]
    V1 Worship You Alone, Jesus - Single [Dream]

    Next Saturday, August 15
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