Contributor: Adam R. Holz

After serving as an associate editor at NavPress’ Discipleship Journal and consulting editor for Current Thoughts and Trends, Adam now oversees the editing and publishing of Plugged In’s reviews as the site’s director. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children. In their free time, the Holzes enjoy playing games, a variety of musical instruments, swimming and … watching movies.

A Public Affair

Top-5 pop album

Eye to the Telescope

A Top-40 effort on the rise

Killswitch Engage

This Massachusetts metalcore act’s fifth studio album (and second self-titled effort) debuted at No. 7 on Billboard’s album chart.

3 Doors Down

The disc came in at No. 1. “It’s Not My Time” became a Top 20 pop single.

LotusFlow3r

The Purple One’s 25th studio effort, a triple album, debuted at No. 2.

When Angels & Serpents Dance

Peaked at No. 9

Paper Trail

Paper Trail, “Whatever You Like” and “Live Your Life” all went to No 1.

Folie à Deux

This gold release topped out at No. 8

Riot!

A Top-20 disc by a group of Christians who have resisted being labeled a “Christian” band

Jonas Brothers

Top-5 disc features the single “S.O.S.,” which climbed to No. 17

Metamorphosis

The California alternative metal quartet’s sixth album debuted at No. 8 on Billboard’s album chart. “Lifeline” topped the rock singles chart.

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb

Debuted at No. 1 with 840,000 copies sold its first week. “Vertigo” was a Top-40 hit and an iPod jingle.

I Am Me

Disc debuted at No. 1.

Indestructible

No. 1 debut. The hit “Inside the Fire” topped the mainstream rock chart.

Accelerate

This act’s 14th studio album reached No. 2.