For the record, this is only the second 5 tock album I've reviewed this year.
This 18-track sampler is a veritable treasure trove of almost entirely unsigned indies with all the makings of an unforgettable night of live music in a coffeehouse setting. The thirteen featured artists might as well be a few feet from our candlelit table wowing the audience with their ability to overcome their little known status and take us on a journey to a place where life is not trouble free but the shadow the Savior casts covers all in its path. Kudos to the producers Steve Reavis and Scott Sanders for their care in showcasing each artist's talent through their choice of songs and personal comments in the tasteful booklet describing how they came across everyone from Filet of Soul to Holland Rhythm Band.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Steven S. BaldwinHere's an idea so good that I really wish I had thought of it: a compilation of Indie artists. Whereas that may not sound clever, I assure you the results are impressive. The story begins with two ambitious music lovers in North Carolina, Steve Reavis and Scott Sanders. They were probably just sitting around in a college coffeehouse, watching some unknown but gifted performer, when the virtual…
