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Psalmist
The Sound of Forgiveness

Street Date: August 11, 2023
Style: Rock
Official Site: Instagram @psalmist__official
Buy It: AmazonMP3




Jeff Nash was living a rough life when Jesus found him and turned him around. Nearly a decade later, Nash is leading worship with his wife at their home church and releasing music as Psalmist. His latest release is The Sound of Forgiveness, a 10-track offering that mixes praise with the gospel story of Jesus. In general, the lyrics don't break much ground; it offers a lot of standard fare worship lines. There are moments where Nash presents a unique angle, like on "OverLow" or "Passed Over," the latter of which contains the great imagery, "The anger of the Lord, it came to my town/...it passed by my house/I thank God there was blood/On the posts of my door." Musically, Nash jumps between rock and piano driven ballads. Oftentimes his voice reminds me of a young David Crowder. For the most part, the songs stay within the genre, though "Kingdom Come" brings a nice change of pace and a welcome guitar solo.

The main flaw of this album is its repetitive nature. Yes, repetition is a time-honored tradition in worship, but many of these songs feel like they overstay their welcome. Still, that's not to downplay the heart behind the record. The Sound of Forgiveness is very much a genuine expression of worship. At no point does this feel like a cash grab or simply following a trend. Nash is trying to be a Psalmist that leads the listener into worship of the Savior. Given some better recording equipment and shorter tunes, this Psalmist's next album could make for a great worshipful experience.

- Review date: 9/27/23, written by John Underdown of Jesusfreakhideout.com



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This Friday, June 27, 2025
ALBUMS
7eventh Time Down We Praise You [BEC]
The Browns 25th Anniversary: Better Days Ahead [StowTown]
Franni Cash Wild Child - EP [Capitol CMG]
Matt Crocker interlude [Anotherland]
Jimmy Fortune Songs of an American Dreamer [Gaither]
Roxanne Grace Road Trip - EP [DREAM]
JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise The Live Reunion: Washington, DC [James Town]
Kutless The Seventh Seal - EP [BEC]
Evvie McKinney It Ain't Over - EP (independent)
Rusty Shipp Capsized Empire (independent)
SEU Worship A Forgiving God [Provident]
The Shimmering Carnelians The Doorway (Version 2.0) (independent)
We Are Messengers A Thousand Times - EP [Curb]

SINGLES
Anchor & Braille Rattlesnake - Single [Equal Vision]
ANTHNY imposter syndrome - Single [Provident]
Blanca Right On Time - Single [Curb]
Landry Cantrell & Elenee sunshine & rainbows - Single [DREAM]
Eddie Clark Never Content - Single [Syntax]
Colony House Atomic - Single [Roon]
Megan Danielle Preachin' To The Choir - Single [Provident]
Drea LP & OnBeatMusic Don't Try Me (DTM) - Single [Syntax]
Joseph Habedank Running to Me - Single [Daywind]
Lonnie Hunter Flow (Like A River) - Single [Uncle G]
Kashh Kade HELP - Single [Syntax]
KB x KEANU Keanu's Song - Single [Provident]
Tasha Layton Singing In the Dark - Single [BEC]
Tasha Cobbs Leonard The Hand That Keeps Holding - Single [Motown Gospel]
Tim Lovelace Celebration of America Medley (feat. Charlie McCoy) - Single [StowTown]
Lecrae Tell No Lie (feat. Jackie Hill Perry) - Single [Reach]
LO Worship The Perfect Love of Jesus - Single [Integrity]
Patrick Mayberry Thank The Lord - Single [Provident]
Michael Monroe John The Baptist (feat. Chris Renzema) - Single [Provident]
Alexander Pappas A Great Awakening / Un Nuevo Despertar - Single [Integrity]
PEABOD Summer in Seattle - Single [RMG Amplify]
Rave Jesus Walk On The Water Remix (From The Chosen) - Single [Provident]
The Rocky Valentines Nat Song - Single [Velvet Blue]
Saints In Exile & Cutright My Dead End (ft. Jeannie Ortega, Luc DiMarzio, Jericko) - Single [Syntax]
Emilie Weiss Take Care (Studio Sessions) - Single [BEC]

DVD
Jimmy Fortune Songs Of An American Dreamer DVD [Gaither]

Next Friday, July 4, 2025
ALBUMS
Chad Cory America [DREAM]
Tenielle Neda The Way Of Love [Wings]

SINGLES
Christian Back Now - Single [DREAM]



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