"A broken heart is better than one that doesn't feel." Released 10 years ago this past Monday, this is the sixth album by Nashville-based independent singer-songwriter Andy Gullahorn. He writes somewhat dark and occasionally humorous songs about God's love and grace as well as his own humanity. For example, on one song he starts with a joke about a hairpiece and then tries to understand communion at church in the second verse with the same chorus, "Is it real?" Through his mostly acoustic pop songs with a bit of a country twang, it's clear that Andy thinks deeply and struggles with life, and he puts that in songs that are still full of hope and faith in God. His wife Jill Phillips sings harmonies on a number of the songs. These songs are simple and well-written and though they might not be on repeat in my brain, I find lots of great musicality and lyrical depth to them. I've had the pleasure of seeing him live a few times, and I feel right at home with the awkward laughter as he cracks a joke and then delivers life lessons in the same verse.

Release Year: 2016
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