Dan Ficker
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Album Of The Day: Drummer Boy by Jars Of Clay
Released 30 years ago, this EP contains two Christmas songs & a few other recordings from one of my all-time favorite bands. This captures the earliest days of Jars of Clay & gives them a bit of Christmas musical repertoire, which they added to later.
Released 30 years ago, this EP contains two Christmas songs & a few other recordings from one of my all-time favorite bands. This captures the earliest days of Jars of Clay & gives them a bit of Christmas musical repertoire, which they added to later.
December 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Album Of The Day: Drummer Boy by Jars Of Clay
Released 30 years ago, this EP contains two Christmas songs & a few other recordings from one of my all-time favorite bands. This captures the earliest days of Jars of Clay & gives them a bit of Christmas musical repertoire, which they added to later.
Released 30 years ago, this EP contains two Christmas songs & a few other recordings from one of my all-time favorite bands. This captures the earliest days of Jars of Clay & gives them a bit of Christmas musical repertoire, which they added to later.
Album Of The Day: Joy by Steven Curtis Chapman
This is his 3rd Christmas album & 17th studio album. Opening with "Joy To The World" & with a throwback look on the cover, this album is more upbeat & has more of a classic vibe than his previous Christmas albums. The original songs are fun too!
This is his 3rd Christmas album & 17th studio album. Opening with "Joy To The World" & with a throwback look on the cover, this album is more upbeat & has more of a classic vibe than his previous Christmas albums. The original songs are fun too!
December 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Album Of The Day: Joy by Steven Curtis Chapman
This is his 3rd Christmas album & 17th studio album. Opening with "Joy To The World" & with a throwback look on the cover, this album is more upbeat & has more of a classic vibe than his previous Christmas albums. The original songs are fun too!
This is his 3rd Christmas album & 17th studio album. Opening with "Joy To The World" & with a throwback look on the cover, this album is more upbeat & has more of a classic vibe than his previous Christmas albums. The original songs are fun too!
Album Of The Day: Sleddin' Hill by August Burns Red
This is instrumental rock from a metalcore band. There is some bells, keyboards & even some strings, but it's mostly walls of guitars, lots of drums & bass on these heavy instrumentals. It's a fun listen if you're looking for metal this Christmas.
This is instrumental rock from a metalcore band. There is some bells, keyboards & even some strings, but it's mostly walls of guitars, lots of drums & bass on these heavy instrumentals. It's a fun listen if you're looking for metal this Christmas.
December 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Album Of The Day: Sleddin' Hill by August Burns Red
This is instrumental rock from a metalcore band. There is some bells, keyboards & even some strings, but it's mostly walls of guitars, lots of drums & bass on these heavy instrumentals. It's a fun listen if you're looking for metal this Christmas.
This is instrumental rock from a metalcore band. There is some bells, keyboards & even some strings, but it's mostly walls of guitars, lots of drums & bass on these heavy instrumentals. It's a fun listen if you're looking for metal this Christmas.
Album Of The Day: Majesty & Wonder by Phil Keaggy
This is another Top 5 in my Christmas albums. It's a beautiful instrumental collection of songs on guitars backed by the London Festival Orchestra to produce a very full, classical sound. It sounds just as excellent today as when it was released.
This is another Top 5 in my Christmas albums. It's a beautiful instrumental collection of songs on guitars backed by the London Festival Orchestra to produce a very full, classical sound. It sounds just as excellent today as when it was released.
December 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Album Of The Day: Majesty & Wonder by Phil Keaggy
This is another Top 5 in my Christmas albums. It's a beautiful instrumental collection of songs on guitars backed by the London Festival Orchestra to produce a very full, classical sound. It sounds just as excellent today as when it was released.
This is another Top 5 in my Christmas albums. It's a beautiful instrumental collection of songs on guitars backed by the London Festival Orchestra to produce a very full, classical sound. It sounds just as excellent today as when it was released.
Album Of The Day: Your King Has Come by Various
Released 25 years ago this past October, this album is in my Top 5 Christmas albums of all time. Matthew Smith & his friends put together a beautiful collection of songs for Christmas, both new & old. It's excellent independent, folk-rock music.
Released 25 years ago this past October, this album is in my Top 5 Christmas albums of all time. Matthew Smith & his friends put together a beautiful collection of songs for Christmas, both new & old. It's excellent independent, folk-rock music.
December 21, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Album Of The Day: Your King Has Come by Various
Released 25 years ago this past October, this album is in my Top 5 Christmas albums of all time. Matthew Smith & his friends put together a beautiful collection of songs for Christmas, both new & old. It's excellent independent, folk-rock music.
Released 25 years ago this past October, this album is in my Top 5 Christmas albums of all time. Matthew Smith & his friends put together a beautiful collection of songs for Christmas, both new & old. It's excellent independent, folk-rock music.
Album Of The Day: TOPxMM by Twenty One Pliots & Mutemath
Released 9 years ago today, this digital EP captured the duo Twenty One Pilots performing 5 of their songs in a studio with the help of the band Mutemath. This is my favorite recording from Twenty One Pilots due to great live arrangements.
Released 9 years ago today, this digital EP captured the duo Twenty One Pilots performing 5 of their songs in a studio with the help of the band Mutemath. This is my favorite recording from Twenty One Pilots due to great live arrangements.
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Album Of The Day: TOPxMM by Twenty One Pliots & Mutemath
Released 9 years ago today, this digital EP captured the duo Twenty One Pilots performing 5 of their songs in a studio with the help of the band Mutemath. This is my favorite recording from Twenty One Pilots due to great live arrangements.
Released 9 years ago today, this digital EP captured the duo Twenty One Pilots performing 5 of their songs in a studio with the help of the band Mutemath. This is my favorite recording from Twenty One Pilots due to great live arrangements.
Album Of The Day: Smile In The Mystery by John Mark McMillan
His seventh album combines a number of new & old Christmas tunes with a few standards that are not really Christmas, but they fit well. I love John Mark McMillan's unique, slow-rock musical style and this is a fun collection of songs.
His seventh album combines a number of new & old Christmas tunes with a few standards that are not really Christmas, but they fit well. I love John Mark McMillan's unique, slow-rock musical style and this is a fun collection of songs.
December 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Album Of The Day: Smile In The Mystery by John Mark McMillan
His seventh album combines a number of new & old Christmas tunes with a few standards that are not really Christmas, but they fit well. I love John Mark McMillan's unique, slow-rock musical style and this is a fun collection of songs.
His seventh album combines a number of new & old Christmas tunes with a few standards that are not really Christmas, but they fit well. I love John Mark McMillan's unique, slow-rock musical style and this is a fun collection of songs.
Album Of The Day: Happy Christmas Vol. 3 by Various
Released 24 years ago this past October, this is Tooth & Nail/BEC's 3rd album of Christmas recordings from their rock/alternative artists & friends of the label. It's a good collection of rock/pop Christmas songs new, old and a bit offbeat.
Released 24 years ago this past October, this is Tooth & Nail/BEC's 3rd album of Christmas recordings from their rock/alternative artists & friends of the label. It's a good collection of rock/pop Christmas songs new, old and a bit offbeat.
December 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Album Of The Day: Happy Christmas Vol. 3 by Various
Released 24 years ago this past October, this is Tooth & Nail/BEC's 3rd album of Christmas recordings from their rock/alternative artists & friends of the label. It's a good collection of rock/pop Christmas songs new, old and a bit offbeat.
Released 24 years ago this past October, this is Tooth & Nail/BEC's 3rd album of Christmas recordings from their rock/alternative artists & friends of the label. It's a good collection of rock/pop Christmas songs new, old and a bit offbeat.
Album Of The Day: Advent by Rachel Wilhelm
Released 5 years ago this month, this is an EP by the independent singer-songwriter. She takes traditional hymn texts and sets them to a bit more modern, contemplative music. These are fairly simple arrangements, with guitar, banjo, cello and vocals.
Released 5 years ago this month, this is an EP by the independent singer-songwriter. She takes traditional hymn texts and sets them to a bit more modern, contemplative music. These are fairly simple arrangements, with guitar, banjo, cello and vocals.
December 17, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Album Of The Day: Advent by Rachel Wilhelm
Released 5 years ago this month, this is an EP by the independent singer-songwriter. She takes traditional hymn texts and sets them to a bit more modern, contemplative music. These are fairly simple arrangements, with guitar, banjo, cello and vocals.
Released 5 years ago this month, this is an EP by the independent singer-songwriter. She takes traditional hymn texts and sets them to a bit more modern, contemplative music. These are fairly simple arrangements, with guitar, banjo, cello and vocals.
Album Of The Day: Fielder by Fielder
Released this past August, this is the 1st album from young women Skye Peterson & Addison Agen. They craft chill indie pop tunes with beautiful harmonies. The songs are about friendship, the unexpected things in life & that they don't have all of it figured out.
Released this past August, this is the 1st album from young women Skye Peterson & Addison Agen. They craft chill indie pop tunes with beautiful harmonies. The songs are about friendship, the unexpected things in life & that they don't have all of it figured out.
December 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Album Of The Day: Fielder by Fielder
Released this past August, this is the 1st album from young women Skye Peterson & Addison Agen. They craft chill indie pop tunes with beautiful harmonies. The songs are about friendship, the unexpected things in life & that they don't have all of it figured out.
Released this past August, this is the 1st album from young women Skye Peterson & Addison Agen. They craft chill indie pop tunes with beautiful harmonies. The songs are about friendship, the unexpected things in life & that they don't have all of it figured out.
Album Of The Day: Here I Am To Worship by Tim Hughes
Released 24 years ago this month, this is the 1st studio album from the UK worship leader & songwriter. He definitely has a heart that longs to praise God. The song he is most known for is the title track which has been sung at many churches.
Released 24 years ago this month, this is the 1st studio album from the UK worship leader & songwriter. He definitely has a heart that longs to praise God. The song he is most known for is the title track which has been sung at many churches.
December 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Album Of The Day: Here I Am To Worship by Tim Hughes
Released 24 years ago this month, this is the 1st studio album from the UK worship leader & songwriter. He definitely has a heart that longs to praise God. The song he is most known for is the title track which has been sung at many churches.
Released 24 years ago this month, this is the 1st studio album from the UK worship leader & songwriter. He definitely has a heart that longs to praise God. The song he is most known for is the title track which has been sung at many churches.
Album Of The Day: Third Verse by Smalltown Poets
Released 25 years ago this past September, this is the aptly-titled third album from this rock band. It's maybe not the band's most beloved album, but I really like these songs; it's quality rock with a Christian message. They released a new EP too!
Released 25 years ago this past September, this is the aptly-titled third album from this rock band. It's maybe not the band's most beloved album, but I really like these songs; it's quality rock with a Christian message. They released a new EP too!
December 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Album Of The Day: Third Verse by Smalltown Poets
Released 25 years ago this past September, this is the aptly-titled third album from this rock band. It's maybe not the band's most beloved album, but I really like these songs; it's quality rock with a Christian message. They released a new EP too!
Released 25 years ago this past September, this is the aptly-titled third album from this rock band. It's maybe not the band's most beloved album, but I really like these songs; it's quality rock with a Christian message. They released a new EP too!
Album Of The Day: Unclassified by Robert Randolph & The Family Band
It's the weekend, so I needed some rock to kick it off. I love this band's mix of R&B, rock, funk, soul & Gospel. Half the songs on this album are instrumental jams & the whole band of relatives/friends are excellent musicians.
It's the weekend, so I needed some rock to kick it off. I love this band's mix of R&B, rock, funk, soul & Gospel. Half the songs on this album are instrumental jams & the whole band of relatives/friends are excellent musicians.
December 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Album Of The Day: Unclassified by Robert Randolph & The Family Band
It's the weekend, so I needed some rock to kick it off. I love this band's mix of R&B, rock, funk, soul & Gospel. Half the songs on this album are instrumental jams & the whole band of relatives/friends are excellent musicians.
It's the weekend, so I needed some rock to kick it off. I love this band's mix of R&B, rock, funk, soul & Gospel. Half the songs on this album are instrumental jams & the whole band of relatives/friends are excellent musicians.
Album Of The Day: Straightjacket by Steven Delopoulos
Released 18 years ago in November, this is the 2nd solo album from the New York-based folk musician & lead singer of Burlap To Cashmere. On this album, Steven gets very experimental, with songs having Gregorian chant, choirs, clapping & yelling.
Released 18 years ago in November, this is the 2nd solo album from the New York-based folk musician & lead singer of Burlap To Cashmere. On this album, Steven gets very experimental, with songs having Gregorian chant, choirs, clapping & yelling.
December 12, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Album Of The Day: Straightjacket by Steven Delopoulos
Released 18 years ago in November, this is the 2nd solo album from the New York-based folk musician & lead singer of Burlap To Cashmere. On this album, Steven gets very experimental, with songs having Gregorian chant, choirs, clapping & yelling.
Released 18 years ago in November, this is the 2nd solo album from the New York-based folk musician & lead singer of Burlap To Cashmere. On this album, Steven gets very experimental, with songs having Gregorian chant, choirs, clapping & yelling.
Album Of The Day: Ethan Luck & The Intruders
Released 10 years ago yesterday is his third EP. You might not know Ethan by name, but he's played music in bands like The O.C. Supertones, Relient K, Demon Hunter, and more. This is good rock with a bit of a punk ethos to it and I like his style.
Released 10 years ago yesterday is his third EP. You might not know Ethan by name, but he's played music in bands like The O.C. Supertones, Relient K, Demon Hunter, and more. This is good rock with a bit of a punk ethos to it and I like his style.
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Album Of The Day: Ethan Luck & The Intruders
Released 10 years ago yesterday is his third EP. You might not know Ethan by name, but he's played music in bands like The O.C. Supertones, Relient K, Demon Hunter, and more. This is good rock with a bit of a punk ethos to it and I like his style.
Released 10 years ago yesterday is his third EP. You might not know Ethan by name, but he's played music in bands like The O.C. Supertones, Relient K, Demon Hunter, and more. This is good rock with a bit of a punk ethos to it and I like his style.
Album Of The Day: Eastern Hymns For Western Shores by Switchfoot
Released 15 years ago this month, this is their second independent EP. It features 5 songs exclusive to this EP & an alternate version of a song. There's definitely a level of experimentation musically and lyrically on these tracks.
Released 15 years ago this month, this is their second independent EP. It features 5 songs exclusive to this EP & an alternate version of a song. There's definitely a level of experimentation musically and lyrically on these tracks.
December 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Album Of The Day: Eastern Hymns For Western Shores by Switchfoot
Released 15 years ago this month, this is their second independent EP. It features 5 songs exclusive to this EP & an alternate version of a song. There's definitely a level of experimentation musically and lyrically on these tracks.
Released 15 years ago this month, this is their second independent EP. It features 5 songs exclusive to this EP & an alternate version of a song. There's definitely a level of experimentation musically and lyrically on these tracks.
Album Of The Day: In Feast Or Fallow by Sandra McCracken
Released 15 years ago this past April, this is her sixth studio album & second album with lyrics pulled from old English hymnals. Her other albums around this time are folk-rock songs & this album's new melodies & production is much the same.
Released 15 years ago this past April, this is her sixth studio album & second album with lyrics pulled from old English hymnals. Her other albums around this time are folk-rock songs & this album's new melodies & production is much the same.
December 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Album Of The Day: In Feast Or Fallow by Sandra McCracken
Released 15 years ago this past April, this is her sixth studio album & second album with lyrics pulled from old English hymnals. Her other albums around this time are folk-rock songs & this album's new melodies & production is much the same.
Released 15 years ago this past April, this is her sixth studio album & second album with lyrics pulled from old English hymnals. Her other albums around this time are folk-rock songs & this album's new melodies & production is much the same.
Album Of The Day: Collide by Andy Hunter
Released 15 years ago today, this is this DJ and Producer's fourth solo & first fully independent release. This 5-song dance album (with a bonus remix) has tons of energy and fun sounds and although I don't dance much, it's really enjoyable to listen to.
Released 15 years ago today, this is this DJ and Producer's fourth solo & first fully independent release. This 5-song dance album (with a bonus remix) has tons of energy and fun sounds and although I don't dance much, it's really enjoyable to listen to.
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Album Of The Day: Collide by Andy Hunter
Released 15 years ago today, this is this DJ and Producer's fourth solo & first fully independent release. This 5-song dance album (with a bonus remix) has tons of energy and fun sounds and although I don't dance much, it's really enjoyable to listen to.
Released 15 years ago today, this is this DJ and Producer's fourth solo & first fully independent release. This 5-song dance album (with a bonus remix) has tons of energy and fun sounds and although I don't dance much, it's really enjoyable to listen to.
Album Of The Day: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack
Released 25 years ago today, this is the soundtrack to the excellent Coen Brothers film set in the American South during the Depression. T-Bone Burnett worked with artists to record new versions of period songs that help define the movie.
Released 25 years ago today, this is the soundtrack to the excellent Coen Brothers film set in the American South during the Depression. T-Bone Burnett worked with artists to record new versions of period songs that help define the movie.
December 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Album Of The Day: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack
Released 25 years ago today, this is the soundtrack to the excellent Coen Brothers film set in the American South during the Depression. T-Bone Burnett worked with artists to record new versions of period songs that help define the movie.
Released 25 years ago today, this is the soundtrack to the excellent Coen Brothers film set in the American South during the Depression. T-Bone Burnett worked with artists to record new versions of period songs that help define the movie.
Album Of The Day: Professional Rapper by John Reuben
Released 22 years ago this week, this is the rapper's 4th studio album. He makes albums that acknowledge Christian values, but also ask the hard questions & have a healthy dose of humor as well. Thanks for speaking truth & asking questions, John.
Released 22 years ago this week, this is the rapper's 4th studio album. He makes albums that acknowledge Christian values, but also ask the hard questions & have a healthy dose of humor as well. Thanks for speaking truth & asking questions, John.
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Album Of The Day: Professional Rapper by John Reuben
Released 22 years ago this week, this is the rapper's 4th studio album. He makes albums that acknowledge Christian values, but also ask the hard questions & have a healthy dose of humor as well. Thanks for speaking truth & asking questions, John.
Released 22 years ago this week, this is the rapper's 4th studio album. He makes albums that acknowledge Christian values, but also ask the hard questions & have a healthy dose of humor as well. Thanks for speaking truth & asking questions, John.
Album Of The Day: Never Picture Perfect by Rich Mullins
Released 36 years ago yesterday, this is his 4th studio album & it includes a bit of his humorous side along with his normal Christian pop. "Hope To Carry On" I first heard when it was covered by Caedmon's Call & is an all-time favorite song.
Released 36 years ago yesterday, this is his 4th studio album & it includes a bit of his humorous side along with his normal Christian pop. "Hope To Carry On" I first heard when it was covered by Caedmon's Call & is an all-time favorite song.
December 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Album Of The Day: Never Picture Perfect by Rich Mullins
Released 36 years ago yesterday, this is his 4th studio album & it includes a bit of his humorous side along with his normal Christian pop. "Hope To Carry On" I first heard when it was covered by Caedmon's Call & is an all-time favorite song.
Released 36 years ago yesterday, this is his 4th studio album & it includes a bit of his humorous side along with his normal Christian pop. "Hope To Carry On" I first heard when it was covered by Caedmon's Call & is an all-time favorite song.
Album Of The Day: Then Came The Morning by The Lone Bellow
Released 10 years ago this past January, this is the 2nd album by this alt country band. This 3-piece has great vocals & lots of energy, though I found this a bit more sleepy than their 1st album. Their music has rock & folk elements too.
Released 10 years ago this past January, this is the 2nd album by this alt country band. This 3-piece has great vocals & lots of energy, though I found this a bit more sleepy than their 1st album. Their music has rock & folk elements too.
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Album Of The Day: Then Came The Morning by The Lone Bellow
Released 10 years ago this past January, this is the 2nd album by this alt country band. This 3-piece has great vocals & lots of energy, though I found this a bit more sleepy than their 1st album. Their music has rock & folk elements too.
Released 10 years ago this past January, this is the 2nd album by this alt country band. This 3-piece has great vocals & lots of energy, though I found this a bit more sleepy than their 1st album. Their music has rock & folk elements too.
Album Of The Day: Upbeats & Beatdowns by Five Iron Frenzy
Released 29 years ago today, this is the first full-length album from this Christian ska band. With song titles like "A Flowery Song" & the bright horns throughout, you might think this is just fun music, but it's more serious than that.
Released 29 years ago today, this is the first full-length album from this Christian ska band. With song titles like "A Flowery Song" & the bright horns throughout, you might think this is just fun music, but it's more serious than that.
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Album Of The Day: Upbeats & Beatdowns by Five Iron Frenzy
Released 29 years ago today, this is the first full-length album from this Christian ska band. With song titles like "A Flowery Song" & the bright horns throughout, you might think this is just fun music, but it's more serious than that.
Released 29 years ago today, this is the first full-length album from this Christian ska band. With song titles like "A Flowery Song" & the bright horns throughout, you might think this is just fun music, but it's more serious than that.
Album Of The Day: Out Of Body by Needtobreathe
Released 5 years ago this past August, this is the 7th studio album from this Nashville-based rock band. I love their mix of styles, as they mix elements of rock, country, Gospel & soul. This is one of of my favorite albums of this decade so far.
Released 5 years ago this past August, this is the 7th studio album from this Nashville-based rock band. I love their mix of styles, as they mix elements of rock, country, Gospel & soul. This is one of of my favorite albums of this decade so far.
November 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Album Of The Day: Out Of Body by Needtobreathe
Released 5 years ago this past August, this is the 7th studio album from this Nashville-based rock band. I love their mix of styles, as they mix elements of rock, country, Gospel & soul. This is one of of my favorite albums of this decade so far.
Released 5 years ago this past August, this is the 7th studio album from this Nashville-based rock band. I love their mix of styles, as they mix elements of rock, country, Gospel & soul. This is one of of my favorite albums of this decade so far.
Album Of The Day: The Ministry Of Archers by Joy Electric
Released 20 years ago this past August is the 10th album by this electronic group, a quick 32 minutes of Moog synthesizers & vocals that I consider very experimental. I am always amazed at what Ronnie Martin can get his synthesizer to do.
Released 20 years ago this past August is the 10th album by this electronic group, a quick 32 minutes of Moog synthesizers & vocals that I consider very experimental. I am always amazed at what Ronnie Martin can get his synthesizer to do.
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Album Of The Day: The Ministry Of Archers by Joy Electric
Released 20 years ago this past August is the 10th album by this electronic group, a quick 32 minutes of Moog synthesizers & vocals that I consider very experimental. I am always amazed at what Ronnie Martin can get his synthesizer to do.
Released 20 years ago this past August is the 10th album by this electronic group, a quick 32 minutes of Moog synthesizers & vocals that I consider very experimental. I am always amazed at what Ronnie Martin can get his synthesizer to do.