Patrick Kampert

If you're looking for the best that Christian rock has served up in its first 25 years, this baker's dozen is a good place to start. Some recordings are out...

A rundown on the pioneers of Christian rock, and what they're doing today: Paul Clark-Still based in Kansas City, where he leads chapel services for the baseball Royals and the...

Kevin Salem Soma City (Roadrunner) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) Freedy Johnston's former sideman sings like Tom Petty and plays guitar like Neil Young-not a bad combination. But the feel here is decidedly not...

Robbie Robertson and the Red Road Ensemble The Native Americans (Capitol) (STAR)(STAR) 1/2 While his ex-Band bandmates try to rekindle the spark that gave them their greatest success, Robbie Robertson...

Joe Cocker Have A Little Faith (Sony 550) (STAR)(STAR) 1/2 Joe Cocker's career is cluttered with average albums and standout songs, usually captivating versions of songs made famous by another...

Dave Edmunds Plugged In (Pyramid/Rhino) (STAR)(STAR) Dave Edmunds loves to swim against the current, hence his reaction to the "unplugged" trend in music circles. But that's as contrary and rebellious...

Jack Tempchin and the Seclusions After The Rain (Night River) (STAR) 1/2 Jack Tempchin made his mark as a songwriter for the Eagles ("Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Already Gone") and Johnny...

Soul Hat Good To Be Gone (Epic) (STAR)(STAR) 1/2 Members of Austin's Soul Hat avoided signing with a major label because they realized they were a work in progress. That...

Allman Brothers Band Where It All Begins (Epic) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) 1/2 At a time when many of their '60s and '70s contemporaries are reduced to recycling their hits, Gregg Allman and...

Jimmy Buffett Fruitcakes (MCA) (STAR) It's not hard to fathom the massive appeal of Jimmy Buffett. This is, after all, party music. With a dozen margaritas under their belt, just...