Church Jams Now!

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Vol. 9 - Say It Loud by Sanctus Real Mar 24, 2022

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In Vol. 9 of CJN, the crew brings back the early 2000's pop punk vibe with Say It Loud by Sanctus Real. They discuss the possibility that the album art is out of this world, and whether it's a secret Christmas album. Also determine for yourself which "After Today" is better, Sanctus Real's or Kylan's https://kylansavage.bandcamp.com/track/after-today Subscribe to our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast for more awesome CJN content!

Vol. 8 - Cities by Anberlin Mar 10, 2022

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We're back! In our mega-comeback episode the CJN crew shares what's been up, and do a deep dive on the 2007 album Cities by Anberlin. Check out the song Kylan basically ripped off of Fin here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h53n6reil4aj2q3/TTAMS%20-%20Ad%20Memoriam.mp3?dl=0 Thanks so much for checking out our Patreon! Get ready for some great content in 2022!

Vol. 7 - Unsung EP by The Chariot Feb 25, 2021

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Metal metal metal!

This week the boys take a hard(core) left turn and cover the 2005 Unsung EP by The Chariot. Kylan goes from high energy to smooth and sultry (read: trying to not wake a baby up) and TJ

Vol. 6 - Alien Youth by Skillet Feb 10, 2021

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The aliens have landed! The CJN Crew covers the 2001 album Alien Youth by Skillet and it is a ride. TJ and Kylan figure out who does the best John Cooper impression. Willow gives plenty of thoughts on Earth Invasion. TJ brings the philosophy jams with a new segment “Professor Philosopher’s Conceptual Corner” and Kylan talks about E-bow a lot? For some reason?

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Bonus! If You Like This Then... Feb 04, 2021

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“If You Like This, Then…”

On this very special *bonus* episode, TJ and Kylan share a sneak peek of the Patreon experience! Patrons at the $5 level get ongoing access to these exclusive episodes and themed playlists, which are thoughtfully curated based on the albums that are covered in the main feed every week. Every installment of “If You Like This, Then…” includes links to both playlists (below), and the episode features a track by track breakdown, in which the dudes share their playlists with each other (it’s like music-nerd Christmas!), and explain how they made each song choice. Is it a vibe? A lyric? A unique production sensibility, or a car commercial? The connective potential in music is diverse, often bizarre, and always fascinating! So, if this piques your interest, and you NEED more CJN in your life, check us out on Patreon (link below).

This week on “IYLTT”: Sixpence None The Richer!

As we draw back the curtain with this more laid-back conversation, you’ll learn which pop diva Kylan loves waaay too much, and for a fun drinking game: take a sip of your kombucha every time TJ says “theatrical”. And let us know what you think of our playlists, and/or if you can make a better one! Thanks for listening, Jammers!

Kylan’s Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HbkB7CwdgRmysQAA6SoFy?si=iG9r6ydRTXW3AG_RWBKEjQ

TJ’s Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2k5SGvBXGfcjMeP4RPYsN9?si=HlTtBEe7QSa4S_uEU6MPbA

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Vol. 5 - Until This Shakes Apart by Five Iron Frenzy (Part 2) Jan 29, 2021

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And now we conclude our 2-part episode on the newest Five Iron Frenzy record “Until This Shakes Apart”. The CJN Crew finishes up going through the album and share their initial thoughts.

TJ talks about why we’re disconnected online, Kylan shares an embarrassing youth group story, and ‘producer extraordinaire’ Josh keeps the guys on track (somewhat)

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Vol. 5 - Until This Shakes Apart by Five Iron Frenzy (Part 1) Jan 21, 2021

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In Part 1 of this (less ‘traditional’) volume, Kylan & TJ are joined once again by their good buddy and resident ‘church-pew-expert’, Josh Olson, to unwrap the oh-so-fresh 2021 record from Five Iron Frenzy: Until This Shakes Apart!

Since they just covered FIF’s Our Newest Album Ever in volume 3, the dudes thought it was only fitting to jump back in the ska saddle again. But this time, it’s personal...I mean...political.

In Part 1, newly crowned ‘producer extraordinaire’ (Josh) orders 100,000 business cards, we learn about Kylan’s song title envy (Auld Lanxiety!?), TJ outs himself as a ‘skank-tastic’ reggae-ska fan, and they all try to find the words to properly unpack the overwhelmingly angry political beatdown (😉) that Reese and the band have created to sonically dropkick our ears, hearts, and minds. Get a taste of this ska-licious volume, Jammers!

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Vol. 4 - Sixpence None The Richer Jan 14, 2021

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The CJN fellas check out the 1997 self titled album, from Sixpence None The Richer!
(*Quick disclaimer / apology for our wonky audio at the beginning of the episode. Apparently a sauna isn’t the most ideal recording space.*)
Have you ever wondered what bearded barley is? Are you familiar with the (wonderfully obscure) melodica? Perhaps you’ve longed to hear someone describe what cashew plants look like? Yep, on this volume, we went down the rabbit hole, and then just kept on going. But ‘unofficial soundtrack of late 90’s tv’ band, Sixpence None The Richer, was just begging for an episode! Plus, our newest segment, “If This Album Were A Person” is sure to please! So get to listenin’, and then let us know if Kylan or TJ picked the right ‘person’, or if you’ve got a MUCH better answer, and let us know how right or wrong we are about the album! Jam on!
#cashewpoops : https://balconygardenweb-lhnfx0beomqvnhspx.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cashew-nut-growing_mini.jpg
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Vol. 3 - Our Newest Album Ever! by Five Iron Frenzy Jan 07, 2021

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Hey Jammers! Kylan and TJ are in rare form on this third volume, in which they consider Our Newest Album Ever!, by upbeat, slap-happy ska machine: Five Iron Frenzy. Should you pick it up, pick it up, pick it up? Or should this album remain hidden away in the history books of the mid-90s ska-naissance (or the brain of an overly caffeinated middle-schooler)? Is “Oh, Canada” racist? Does this album contain any sweet, sweet bass? Grab your trumpet, and get on this skawesome ride, as we nerd out about the relatable lyricism of this “band’s band”, unpack Kylan’s critique of jokey ‘skit’ tracks, over-contextualize the word ‘context’, and make the ultimate decree (lol) on its flop-or-boppery!

We even turn the album on its head, to interesting results:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0HnCQCDlijPYkN6BZQAJLH?si=jPWt4FQdShmElVHk_D0KGQ

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Vol. 2 - Take Me To Your Leader by Newsboys Dec 30, 2020

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What the heck is a PK? What would a Newsboys/Sia concert sound like? Which song was Kylan’s angry jam when he was 8 years old? Is Steve Taylor the secret mastermind behind 90’s alternative Christian music? We answer these questions and more this week as TJ and Kylan are joined by their super rad friend Josh Olson to talk about the weirdness that is Take Me To Your Leader by Newsboys. Make sure that your toast isn’t burning and get ready for a doozy of an episode!

Track list:

God Is Not A Secret

Take Me To Your Leader

Breathe

Reality

Breakfast

Let It Go

Cup O’ Tea

It’s All Who You Know

Miracle Child

Lost The Plot

Breathe (Benediction)