It’s been ten years since Derek Webb released his first solo album, She Must and Shall Go Free.  Like many of his fans, I was introduced to Webb’s work through Caedmon’s Call back in college.  Webb is one of those artists that I cannot help but respect even when I disagree with his latest style or a confusing lyric.  For ten years, he’s been pushing himself as an artist, finding ways to challenge and encourage the church (the subject of said first solo album), and helping those of us discouraged by the implosion of contemporary Christian music  make peace with the state of things.

A few days ago, Webb announced a thematic follow-up to SMASGF, I Was Wrong, I’m Sorry, & I Love You.  The album, due to drop in September, is an attempt to revisit the themes of his first album from the standpoint of “10 years later.”  (That’s something I get now that I’m “10 years later” in my own vocation.)  The folks at Relevant Magazine premiered the title track from the album a few days ago.  I encourage you to take a listen to it here.  I’m not sure about you, but I really like the sound.