Zik's Music Reviews
Here are links to some of the reviews I have written. Most are for The Phantom Tollbooth, a Christian e-zine with lots of info (2000+ pages!) on all kinds of music, movies, and more. I have also written for Epinions.com and the now-defunct Themestream.com (rest in peace). View them all! Thanks for visiting!
Zik's Reviews
CONCERTS
Jars of Clay with Jennifer Knapp and Special Guests Luna
Halo (posted 10/22/2000)
The anticipation rose as the crowd
gathered inside Tulsa’s Mabee Center to the sound of hip, funky seating
music. Photos by Zik Jackson.
http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/creviews/joc10.html
ALBUMS
| Acquire
the Fire -
Live God Loud (last updated 10/28/2000) Cranking out intense power praise produced by metalhead David Zaffiro, the album bills itself as "worship for a new revolution." http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/loudgodloud.html | |
| AJ Mora - Soul of a DJ (last updated
10/7/2000) Mora has a large repertoire to draw from as a writer and producer and doesn't subject the listener to re-used material. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/ajmora.html | |
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Antidote
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forgetyourself (last updated 7/29/2000) |
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Bob Carlisle - Nothing But the Truth
(last updated 8/16/2000) If you liked the daddy-to-daughter ballad "Butterfly Kisses," you'll love "River of Peace." http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/bcarlisle.html |
| Brandon Stanley - Something for
Nothing (last updated 10/22/2000) Houston-based guitarist-songwriter Brandon Stanley releases his indie CD project, a sampling of southern-fried rock mixed with worshipful ballads http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/bstanley.html | |
| Dream
House -
Big God (last updated 8/12/2000) Energetic praise and worship L.A.-style. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/dreamhouse.html | |
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Etta
James -
Matriarch of the Blues (last updated
12/11/2000) Never scared to take any type of song and make it her own, Etta James and her band does it again with this mix of old rock and roll and new blues. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/ettajames.html |
| Glenn Kaiser Band - Winter Sun (last
updated 7/13/2000) My very first review for The Phantom Tollbooth! http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/wintersun.html | |
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Jaci
Velasquez -
Crystal Clear (last updated
9/29/2000) Latin-flavored pop and soaring ballads make this CD a must-have from this rising star. http://www.themestream.com/articles/213442.html |
| Prodigal Sons - Reignite (last updated
10/7/2000) Producer/remixer Greg Hobgood and leader J.R. Barbee pound out danceable techno beats and instrumental rave tracks with a renewed energy. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/prodigalsons.html | |
| Psalmistry - All This Noise (last
updated 1/31/2001) With songs like "Fall Free" (which has a White Heart acoustic feel to it), they will have no problem starting another British invasion. http://www.tollbooth.org/2001/reviews/psalmistry.html | |
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Rachael
Lampa -
Live For You (last updated 12/24/2000) Listeners will definitely find something to like on this CD. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/rlampa.html |
| Radial Angel - Radial Angel (last
updated 1/29/2001) Fans of Rage Against the Machine rejoice! http://www.themestream.com/articles/311055.html | |
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Ric
& Sara -
Ric & Sara (last updated 8/9/2000) If you miss the Sandy Patti inspirational pop of the 1980s, you’re in luck. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/ricsara.html |
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Rita
Springer -
All I Have (last updated 9/9/2000) Rita Springer releases All I Have, a collection of intimate worship tunes straight from her heart. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/rspringer.html |
| Sleeping at Last - Capture (last
updated 10/24/2000) Chicagoland indie rock band Sleeping at Last takes their name from Psalm 62:1, where the soul finds its rest waiting on God. One of the best indie albums I've heard. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/sleepingatlast.html | |
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T.D.
Jakes -
Sacred Love Songs (last updated 12/31/2000) Love songs for Christian couples http://www.themestream.com/articles/278808.html |
| Tribal Trance -Didgin’ In The Dirt / Deep
In Didge / Minjahra (last updated 1/7/2001) If you are tired of the plain-Jane pop and rock of the USA, try something a little more exotic like Queensland Australia’s Tribal Trance. Here are three CD reviews for the esoteric band. http://www.tollbooth.org/2001/reviews/tribaltrance.html | |
| Truth
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It’s All About Grace (last updated
11/26/2000) After nearly 30 years in existence, Truth still is the model for the inspirational mixed chorale. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/truth.html | |
| Various - Bedouin - A Compelling Musical
Journey Through the Footsteps of Jesus the Christ (last updated 8/28/2000) An interesting concept with some shining musical moments. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/bedouin.html | |
| Various - CMN Presents Party Mix 2
(last updated 1/4/2001) A sampler of artists on the label in a smorgasbord of rhythmic styles ranging from rap to hip-hop to Latin. http://www.tollbooth.org/2001/reviews/partymix.html | |
| Various - Sold Out On Latin Gospel
(last updated 10/07/2000) Musical omnivores will enjoy the variety of styles, which range from merengue to mariachi to rock. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/soldout.html | |
| Various - Tongues of Fire (last
updated 8/29/2000) A unique worship experience. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/toffire.html | |
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Various
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WoW Gold (last updated 7/20/2000) The only CD review I have given a full five out of five stars. http://www.tollbooth.org/2000/reviews/wowgold.html |