Albertine
Brooke Fraser
Gospel Music
Call#: CD Gospel Fra
One of the most unique, exciting and thoughtful releases of 2008, this CD takes inspirational music to a whole new level. While still in her early 20s, Fraser has done extensive writing for Hillsong United but steps out here to compose an entire set of lyrical, literary and politically relevant inspirational songs. Be sure to listen to "C. S. Lewis Song."
Submitted by Donalee Jacobs 1/09
Around the Bend
Randy Travis
Country Music
Call#: CD Country Tra
Travis returned this year with new material which highlights his trademark baritone and reflects traditional country sounds blended with issues of today. Listen to this one over and over.
Submitted by Donalee Jacobs 1/09
Coal
Kathy Mattea
Country Music
Call#: CD Country Matt
A collection of traditional and new songs which reflect Mattea'a background growing up in coal country in West Virginia. Thought provoking, relevant and beautifully sung, this CD will stay with the listener.
Submitted by Donalee Jacobs 1/09
Fearless
Taylor Swift
Country Music
Call#: CD Country Swi
Taylor Swift has become a force to reckon with in the country and pop music worlds; however, it is her songwriting that sets her apart. At the age of 19, she has mastered writing what she knows about life and knows how to make it relevant.
Submitted by Donalee Jacobs 1/09
I Love Jesus But I Drink a Little
Gladys Hardy
Humor
Call#: CD Humor Har
Gladys, Hardy, AKA Nana is hilarious, but never mean-spirited. After her first phone call on the Ellen Show, this 88 year-old grandmother has become a national clebrity. Her debut album is made up of her homespun views on contemorary society.
Submitted by Sharon Peters 1/09
It's Bad for Ya
George Carlin
Humor
Call#: CD Humor Car
The 14th and final comedy album of standup comedy legend George Carlin, this album is based on his last HBO special and was released a few months before his death. Warning! Explicit content.
Submitted by Sharon Peters 1/09
That Lonesome Song
Jamey Johnson
Country Music
Call#: CD Country Joh
Johnson's second album focuses on exquisite songwriting and outlaw country. It is full of tales which are harsh, realistic and rather addictive.
Submitted by Donalee Jacobs 1/09