Derek Webb | The Ringing Bell

One of my favorite artists, Derek Webb, is gearing up to release his fourth full-length, original studio record next month. Derek, formerly the guitar player for Caedmon's Call, has made a name for his independent work with the provocative way in which he presents the gospel. His new record entitled, The Ringing Bell, is no different.

Musically, the record offers something different than we're used to hearing from him. He doesn't take as many artistic risks this time around making the overall feel of the production much more commercial. Stylistically, much of the record is very reminiscent of the Beatles. I really appreciate artists that keep their listeners on their toes. Each of Derek's four studio projects have very distinct directions in both song writing and production.

In all, those who liked Derek before will love the new record. Those who didn't like him and took exception to his content will probably find more reason to dislike him. For anyone who is not familiar with his music, I strongly encourage you to check him out and take some time to digest what he's saying. You just might become a fan yourself.