Night Beat Rewind: February 2018

We are two thirds of the way through the Second Quarter of 2018, boy time sure flies quickly. We are quickly getting deluged in New Releases this year. If this trend continues we shall be judging #PlatVnyl9 well into #PlatVnyl 11 (I don't like the space, but I think it's the only way to make it readable. At least we have two years to figure it out).

The Singles Scene

• Lincoln Brewster - Here I Am 4.75 Emeralds
• Bradley Bridges - Jesus Is King 4.50 Emeralds
• Caves - More of You 4.50 Emeralds
• Circle of Dust - Contagion (Sebastian Komor Remix) 4.75 Emeralds
• Circle of Dust - Contagion (Sebastian Komor Remix Instrumentals) 4.75 Emeralds
• Jonny Diaz - Define Me 4.75 Emeralds
• Fireflight - I Wont Look Back 5 Emeralds
• Hillsong Young and Free - PEACE 4.75 Emeralds
• Lawren - Mood 3.50 Emeralds
• Toby Mac - I Just Need U (Capital Kings Remix) 5 Emeralds
• Derek Minor - It Is What It Is 4.50 Emeralds
• Nine Lashes - Breaking Out 5 Emeralds
• Smalltown Poets - You'r My Shepherd ft Mac Powell 4.75 Emeralds
• Scott Ralley - Way That You Do 4.25 Emeralds
• Sarah Reeves - Feel The Waters 5 Emeralds
• Scandroid - The Veil (Synthatiger Remix) 4.75 Emeralds
• Scandroid - The Veil (Synthatiger Remix Instrumentals) 4.75 Emeralds
• Kaden Slay - The Mercy of Jesus 4.50 Emeralds
• Greg Sykes - No Greater Love 4.75 Emeralds

We sliced the single scene by over 50% this month. Still, this is shaping up to be quite the year. We turn to the albums, and once again begin with those that will not make the #PlatVnyl9 Pool.

Missing The Mark

• Listener - Being Empty: Being Filled 3.75 Emeralds
• Rockstar JT - Streets Signed Me 4.25 Emeralds
• Gerry Skrills - Pray For Me 3.75 Emeralds

Only three entries missing the mark makes my work a bit tougher, but overall it is a good sign. On to the perfect.

Pure Platinum Perfection

• Audrey Assad - Evergreen 5 Emeralds
• Brad and Rebekah - Sound of Heaven 5 Emeralds
• Elevation Collective - Evidence 5 Emeralds
• Charlie Peacock - When Light Flashes Help is On The Way 5 Emeralds
• Michael W. Smith - Surrounded 5 Emeralds
• Zealand - Liberated 5 Emeralds

I am always pleased when the Pure Platinum and Missing The Mark somewhat balanced. The Biggest category is always those in the middle.

Semi Precious Metals

• All Above Me - Return to The Battlefield 4.75 Emeralds
• Bee Ardoin - The Truth About Walking 4.75 Emeralds
• Paul Baloche - Ultimate Collection 4.50 Emeralds
• Dave Barnes - Who Knew It Would Be So Hard To Be Myself 4.50 Emeralds
• Pastor Brad - Highway 2 Heaven 4.75 Emeralds
• Chasing Victory - Friends, Volume 1 EP 4.75 Emeralds
• Elevation Worship - Do It Again EP 4.75 Emeralds
• EQ Worship - Push Out The Dark 4.75 Emeralds
• Eufaula - Between The Hills 4.75 Emeralds
• The Oh Hellos - Eurus EP 4.50 Emeralds
• Hillsong Young and Free - Love Wont Let Me Down The Remixes 4.50 Emeralds
• Jaxon - The Journey EP 4.75 Emeralds
• Samuel Lane - The Difference 4.50 Emeralds
• Off Road Minivan - Spiral Gaze EP 4.75 Emeralds
• Passion - Whole Heart Live 4.75 Emeralds
• Salt of The Sound - Lent, Volume 1 4.75 Emeralds
• Michael W. Smith - A Million Lights 4.75 Emeralds
• Social Club Misfits - Into The Night 4.75 Emeralds
• Swoope - Sonshine 4.75 Emeralds
• Various - The Cross Was Meant For Me: Worship Songs For Easter 4.50 Emeralds
• Various - Samson: Songs From and Inspired by The Motion Picture 4.75 Emeralds

That does it for February, and March has just begun. Until next time, I am Awaiting Your Reply.