Missing Rich

Since the Wilco record came out, that's all I've been listening to. Yesterday, I finally took it out and put in some good ol' Rich Mullins. How much more great and inspired music this man would have made if he was still alive. I really enjoy his sincerity in his lyrics and his voice.

Andrew Peterson is another guy who I think resembles Rich in ways. Andrew's lyrics dive deep into the heart of a man's soul and paint pictures that are incredibly vivid. On the "secular" side (dern titles), I still can't abandon Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. Sure I'm a huge fan and have been since the Uncle Tupelo days, but he writes with such emotion. Especially in this new album where he seeks an identity (I'm an echo, I'm a wheel, I'm an ocean, etc.). Check out these and other great artist by supporting your local record store.