Explosions in the Sky's new album, Take Care, Take Care, Take Care, releases next Tuesday but is streaming free on their website right now. (Thanks to Tyler Braun.)
Redeemer City to City
Redeemer City to City, a network founded by Redeemer NYC and Dr. Tim Keller, has a new site up and it looks great. Here's a video intro to their ministry.
Tempted & Tried by Russ Moore
I mentioned a few days ago that my review of Tempted and Tried by Dr. Russell Moore is up at The Gospel Coalition. Here's a new and creative intro video. Well done. I really hope many pick up this book.
Tallest Man On Earth | "King of Spain"
The Tallest Man On Earth is one guy, with a guitar, playing great music. Here he is on Jools...
Music Monday | Cheap, New, Free | 4.18.2011
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- Delta Spirit | Tom Waits covers
- The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
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- Steve Earle: I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive
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- Sojourn: The Water & The Blood: The Hymns of Isaac Watts, Vol 2 | wonderful
PJ Harvey | "The Last Living Rose"
If you haven't heard PJ Harvey's Let England Shake ($5), you are missing out. She's an odd one, but this album is outstanding. Here's PJ on Conan playing "The Last Living Rose," one of my favorite songs off the album. Starts with an objectionable phrase.
My Morning Jacket | "One Big Holiday"
My favorite My Morning Jacket song and just a great song. I first heard it when I saw a video of it live several years ago. Here's a better version of "One Big Holiday" played live a few years ago, though I just stumbled across this video today. It's from their It Still Moves album. You need to crank it up!
The Gettys | New Song at TGC11
Keith and Kristyn Getty's band played a new song (that hasn't been recorded as far as I know) at The Gospel Coalition. It's "a hymn about money" that's "set to the story of the rich young man." My buddy took the video and sent it to me so I could share it with my Music Monday friends. Enjoy!
And when I cling to what I have
Please wrest it quickly from my grasp
I'd rather lose the things of earth
To gain the things of heaven
Note To Steve
When I take trips, Molly always hides little notes to me in various pieces of clothing in my suitcase. It puts a smile on my face when I'm away from my family. Most notes are what you would expect. "We miss you!" "Hope you are enjoying the conference!" "We Love you!" But for the Gospel Coalition Molly gave me a note I'll never forget, securely taped to the shorts I sleep in...
Avett Brothers | "Back Home Again"
The Avett Brothers covering John Denver's "Back Home Again" with a little backstage discussion beforehand. Unique view of one of the best bands in the world. (I think there's a racy word in the first few seconds.)
ESV GreekTools
If you are like me, you use the ESV Online a lot. I'm always referencing it and using the ESV Study Bible notes. Now you can for $10 get lifetime access to ESV GreekTools...
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I already bought my ESV GreekTools. Go get it.
Those Who Face the Death of a Child
At The Gospel Coalition this week I was able to talk with David and Nancy Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie is the author of many books, including Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus and Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross.
Nancy and David told me about Respite, a ministry to parents who have suffered the death of a child. I want to encourage those who have lost a child or have friends who have suffered in this way to check it out. Pastors, this could be a very valuable resource to keep in mind.
Mumford & Sons | New Song: "Lover's Eyes"
New song, it seems, from Mumford & Sons (via).
Phriday is for Photos | Gospel Coalition
Manchester Orchestra | "Simple Math"
New Manchester Orchestra album, Simple Math, comes out on May 10th. Here's their first song and title track, "Simple Math." I LOVED their last album, Mean Everything to Nothing. The first video is really pretty cool. The second, I may even like better with lyrics. Interview with Andy Hull, including some thoughts on his pastor-family and a little on how God influenced the album.
What if I was wrong, and no one cared to mention.
What if it was true, and all we thought was right was wrong.
Simple math, the truth cannot be fractioned.
Review: Tempted and Tried by Russell Moore
My review of Tempted and Tried by Dr. Russell Moore is up at The Gospel Coalition...
Temptations are quick and sexy. Overcoming them takes discipline, wisdom, and meditation.
Gospel Coalition | Day 1
I have absolutely no time to recap my days here at the Gospel Coalition 2011 in Chicago, but I figured I'd put up something.
I'm really impressed with the new location, McCormick Place. Huge facility. The bookstore is outstanding, and now has Joe Thorn's new book, Note to Self.
What preaching I saw was great. Maybe better than that, Joe Thorn and I talked just before bed about how amazing our conversations have been. Gospel-focused, encouraging, God-glorifying. I've seen new friends and old ones. I told Michael Horton I'm one of those missional guys and got Rod Rosenbladt to laugh. I met Ray Ortlund, Jr. and Dane Ortlund for the first time and talked to Sam Storms yet again. I got coffee with Greg Thornbury and tried to convert Tim Ellsworth's 7 year old son to being a Cubs fan (FAIL, for good reason). I told Josh Harris he looks a bit like Russ Moore. Josh is always a joy to talk to. Matt Schmucker gave me a sticker. Al Mohler, as always, asked about my wife's health. Several guys actually did. I heard Tim Keller preach. Nuff said. I talked to a bunch of bloggers about, well, blogging. I saw my pastor from Kentucky, my old friend from a Methodist church in my hometown, and several local friends. I met Jared Wilson and his lovely wife, Becky, who is probably a better conversationalist than he is. And he's a great conversationist. I got to discuss and strategize about open-air preaching with guys from cities, suburbs, and small towns. I talked about "synagogue evangelism" with some Twitter friends I got to meet for the first time. It was one of the best days of conversations I've ever experienced, and it's just the first day. Because of all the above I'm even more optimistic about the Church, the mission, and our great God.
It's been a very good but long day and I think I've dropped enough names, though the list goes on. These are real guys, serious guys, and it's a blessing to know them. More tomorrow. It's late and I'm punchy. Let me close with this: The Gospel Coalition is probably my favorite all-around conference for a superb mix of content & opportunity to make connections with Gospel-saturated guys. I wish even more friends were here. God has been good to me.
Panda Bear: Tomboy
Panda Bear's much anticipated album, Tomboy, is out today. Pitchfork 8.5/10 and names "best new music."
Low: C'mon
Low's new album, C'mon, is $3.99 today only. Paste gives it a 8.1/10.
Music Monday | Cheap, New, Free | 4.11.2011
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- Interpol: Interpol
- The Radio Dept.: Clinging to a Scheme
- Justin Townes Earle: Harlem River Blues
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Good New Music (out now)...
- The Pains of Being Pure at Heart: Belong | Really loving this one!
- Seven Swans Reimagined | a reworking of Sufjan Stevens' album by Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Derek Webb, DM Stith, David Crowder and others
- The Mountain Goats: All Eternals Deck ($5)
- Maritime: Human Hearts
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- Panda Bear: Tomboy | Animal Collective frontman
- Low: C'mon (buy it) | love this one so far
- Sojourn: The Water & The Blood: The Hymns of Isaac Watts, Vol 2 (pre-order)
- Son Lux: We Are Rising
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