ZOEgirl has come a long way.  From being the most successful debut artist in Sparrow Records history, with an addictive pop sound, to the progressive, guitar-driven pop/rock you'll hear on their new album, "Different Kind of Free."

The thought-provoking title came from the track by the same name.  The song talks about God taking over our lives completely, and how even though we give complete control to him, we are truly free and it's a much different kind of free.

The album is filled with songs that will stick in your head for hours and cause you to think.  In the past, ZOEgirl has tackled such issues as self-confidence, materialism, and dating a non- believer.  They continue to touch on the hard issues - especially with the touching pop song about self-esteem "Love Me For Me."

One of the biggest highlights of the album for me is the first single, "You Get Me."  This song could easily be dubbed the best "raise-your-hands-to-the-sky, drive-with-your-windows-down" praise song of the year.  Other highlights include "Beautiful Name," and the aforementioned "Love Me For Me" and "Different Kind of Free."

ZOEgirl has been going non-stop since their self-titled debut, but their efforts have been well worth it.  They have touched countless teenage girls, amazed millions of fans in concert and have provided us with some of the best Christian pop music in the stores today.  This album is no different.  Although it's a "different kind of sound," it's still the same girls that we love and is well worth listening to.  The album releases in September.