I have always had this conspiracy theory that record labels and artists follow a pattern to get more $$ from the people that enjoy their music. If you follow the pattern it goes like this… Artist makes 2 CD’s, a Greatest Hits and then a Christmas CD. With this in mind, when I saw that Casting Crowns was coming out with a Christmas CD, it came with a bit of a roll of the eyes. I gotta say this to Mark Hall and the gang….MY FAULT!
I know Christmas is only a few short weeks away, but this CD is a great download and purchase for this season. I am convinced there are only like 10 or 20 Christmas songs and every band remakes them and sells it. Yet Casting Crowns found away to re-mix some of their own music (“While You Were Sleeping“) and great worship songs (“Christmas Offering“) like the one below. While there are a few of the familiar favorites on this CD (“Silent Night“, “Oh Come All Ye Faithful“), they have done a great job.
So if you are looking for a CD to put in the car or iPod this season, I highly recommend “Peace On Earth” by Casting Crowns. Mark and the gang have done a great job of reminding each of us of the reason for the season. I even enjoyed it enough to not consider it a conspiracy theory!
“Christmas Offering” by Casting Crowns from the CD “Peace on Earth“
