Bulldog Music Presents "The 3739 Top 27 Most Anticipated of 2009" Also bands you NEED to check out! Part 3

15. The Almost-Speculation 2009



One of the greatest solo projects i have heard (along with Jon Foreman). Aaron Gillespie the drummer and singer (one of them) from underoath has put out a very stellar album! not as heavy as underoath but still makes you want to mosh or play hardcore sports or something! haha the best part is he meshes a couple of great slow songs as well covering amazing grace and adding some personal touch, is hands down my favorite song on the album! since he does a lot with underoath im not really expecting anything too soon but one can hope!

14. Third Day



One of the greatest all time Christian bands has never really disappointed me and seems to improve as time goes on! not really the same kind of band that i have listed so far, Third Day is more of a worship Christ centered band and they do it very well! in the Christian music scene there are all types of varieties but it seems that every Christian band has or will be putting out a worship cd which is all fine and good but the ones who have done it best and maybe even started it was these guys! their newest cd revelation came out last summer so im not really expecting anything but maybe telling you to go get that album!

13. Newsboys-"In The Hands Of God" May 5 2009



So if your mind hasnt been blown this year then maybe it will be after you find out that DC Talk's Michael Tait is now the lead singer for Newsboys! as of now hes just doing tours while Pete writes and makes albums and spends time at home and occasionally join Tait and the boys on the road! but still Tait? im a huge Tait fan and love his voice but this would be just weird to see! Maybe Kmax will join Jars of Clay or something! ha DC Boys! anyway it may be good i suppose if anyone should replace Pete it should be Tait and thus far fans are loving it! haha anyway their new album in May will not feature Tait though i wish it would just to hear what it would sound like! the 4 times i have seen these guys they have put on a great show (save one) and its always a blast to see them play! one of the greatest all time Christian bands is definitely worth checking out! if you have not been listening to shine and breakfast or many other great hits then you have to! going public is a great album among many, i wasnt a huge fan of the worship cds they made (again stick to Third Day for that) but they still and always will be one of the greatest!

12. John Reuben-"Untitled" 2009



Without a doubt my favorite rapper and in my top 5 all time favorite bands, John Reuben never disappoints! Since his first album he has matured a lot and become even better as time goes on! his last 2 albums have been amazing and shown his talent and diversity using a plethora ("would you say i had a plethora?"-3 Amigos) of different sounds! one of the greatest things about john reuben is he actually has a band not a dj or cd player dropping beats! i loved his shows and how funny he was up on stage! i love his sense of humor and see him use it in very affective ways throughout his music! i can not wait to hear what he has in store! if you have not heard anything by John go get "The Boy vs. Cynic" you wont be disappointed!

11. Thousand Foot Krutch-"Welcome to the Masquerade" 2009



TFK was a band i absolutely loved then wasnt sure about then loved then wasnt sure about and now love! ha i have always enjoyed their music but every time they put out a cd im hoping for something similar to "set if off" and everytime its not ha! none the less these guys have put out some great stuff and i always enjoy their albums! since they are the staple Canadian Christian band i have seen them at every Christian Canadian event (YQ, Creation Fest, Rush) too many times and grew tired of their show! but last summer at Creation Fest i was very pleased with their show since they played some old stuff and added a key board player who was actually very good! so i am excited to hear "welcome to the masquerade"

-bent ;)