WOW, Christian music's best-selling series, keeps going strong with WOW HITS 2006. The new two-disc set features 30 of the year's biggest songs from top artists including Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, Amy Grant, R... more »elient K, Chris Tomlin, BarlowGirl, MercyMe, and more. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the WOW series which has sold over 15 million units. A joint venture among Christian music's top three record companies, WOW-a popular brand to give and to receive-continues to broaden general awareness and growth of the genre; 74 percent of WOW buyers have gone on to purchase an album from an artist featured in the series. WOW HITS 2006 offers an exceptional mix of pop, adult contemporary, rock, and worship songs-twelve #1 singles among the 30 hits, plus three bonus tracks from new artists. Other standout acts showcased on WOW HITS 2006 include tobyMac-featuring dc talk ("Atmosphere"), Nichole Nordeman ("Brave"), Third Day ("You Are Mine"), David Crowder*Band ("Here Is Our King"), Bethany Dillon ("All That I Can Do"), Jars of Clay ("God Will Lift Up Your Head"), and Michael W. Smith ("Healing Rain").« less
WOW, Christian music's best-selling series, keeps going strong with WOW HITS 2006. The new two-disc set features 30 of the year's biggest songs from top artists including Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, Amy Grant, Relient K, Chris Tomlin, BarlowGirl, MercyMe, and more. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the WOW series which has sold over 15 million units. A joint venture among Christian music's top three record companies, WOW-a popular brand to give and to receive-continues to broaden general awareness and growth of the genre; 74 percent of WOW buyers have gone on to purchase an album from an artist featured in the series. WOW HITS 2006 offers an exceptional mix of pop, adult contemporary, rock, and worship songs-twelve #1 singles among the 30 hits, plus three bonus tracks from new artists. Other standout acts showcased on WOW HITS 2006 include tobyMac-featuring dc talk ("Atmosphere"), Nichole Nordeman ("Brave"), Third Day ("You Are Mine"), David Crowder*Band ("Here Is Our King"), Bethany Dillon ("All That I Can Do"), Jars of Clay ("God Will Lift Up Your Head"), and Michael W. Smith ("Healing Rain").
"Why aren't there more reviews? Look at the sales rank of this CD set. It's selling like crazy!
Don't Christians like to talk about the music they listen to??
Oh well.
It's a great CD. I have WOW 2004, 2005 and now 2006. I was disappointed in 2005 but loved 2004, so I took a gamble on the aught-six CD. The music is much better than the previous years (and I really liked 2004, so that's saying something).
Technically, the music sounds fuller and stronger and has more depth. Musically-speaking, I find the tunes more pleasing and more professional and lively.
Lyrics-wise, it's fantastic. Profoundly inspiring and stirring. More than a few songs brought a tear to my eye and a tangible feeling of warmth to my soul. Very stirring and deeply touching. I highly recommend this for hungry Christians, seeking the message of God's love and grace via song. This music is spirit-filled and deeply satisfying.
Rose
gentlebeam@hotmail.com"
This year seems better than in the past
Music Lover | USA | 10/14/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This year's collection seems better than in the past few years. That, of course, is due to the quality of music that has been put over the past year. As with the past few years there are bonus songs - this year there are 3. The highlights for me were Toby Mac's (featuring dc Talk meaning that it's dc Talk) Atmosphere, Voice of Truth by Casting Crown's, Homesick by MercyMe etc...(the list goes on). You get 33 songs on 2 cd's for a decent price. Overall a great way for someone to get the best hits of the year in one place."
WOW 2006 Is Another Example of CM's Depth & Maturity
D. Hamelink | Florida | 07/25/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have been a fan of Contemporary Christian Music since the Jesus People movement of 1972... Yes, I'm older than dirt... :o)
But I have been watching a trend in contemporary Christian music over the last four to five years that I haven't experienced in a very long time. There is a spiritual depth and maturity in the groups and in the lyrics of their music that teaches, uplifts, grounds, encourages, and proclaims the very heart of the gospel--God's grace--truly "The Passion of the Christ."
WOW 2006 is another perfect composite of this life changing message.
So, if you want to "feel good all under" please don't hesitate to purchase this twin CD set. It can truly be life saving and life changing if that's what you need and/or want in your life now.
In a hopeless world there is hope to be found and it is unabashedly proclaimed in this glorious musical collection."
Great mix
Jennifer Presley | Chicago, IL United States | 04/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Like all of the WOW collection, WOW 2006 has a wonderful mix of music: the hits of today and a few great ones that aren't on the radio as much. WOW is helpful for when you want only the good songs of artists, not their whole CD."