Back from the Dead

Ok kids, Ryno has returned with lots of great stories from the East Coast vacation, some of them are even true. There have been rumors floating around that Ryno is now permanently referring to himself in the third person, let me assure you, those rumors are fabrications of the ugliest stripe.

The no alarms crack staff is currently compiling material from my copious notes, diagrams, and various police reports from places like New Haven and Martha's Vineyard into what will eventually be must-read blog fare. There will come a day my friends, when those posts are made public for your enjoyment. Alas, that day is not today.

That's not to say I don't have something useful for you, so pay attention--I'll only say this once. There is a new artist named Phil Wickham who just released his major label debut, simply titled "Phil Wickham". I have been anxiously awaiting the release of this album since I heard an early preview of the single "Grace" about two months ago. The album lives up to the hype.

For those of you who haven't heard of Phil Wickham, his music reminds me of some of my favorite artists; Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Coldplay. This guy has large talent and at 21 years old, Dr. Jack Ramsay would say the kid has "tremendous upside potential". Check out this link at grassroots music to sample the album.

So far I'm really digging track #2 (Messiah) the most, but the entire album is a moving reflection of deeply personal worship and crying for God's will and forgiveness. You can get it on iTunes today. You heard it here first!

I'll be back with a series of posts and pics from vacation and the marathon. Until then, let the soothing tones of Phil Wickham tide you over.