New album WHIRLED WITHOUT END out now!

The new Fletcher Rhoden pop album WHIRLED WITHOUT END is now released for download. The 10 new songs mix Christian and secular themes in an upbeat collection that features Rhoden on all instruments and vocals. Songs include the football tune "Bowl You Over (Rock Your World)" and others. This is the first collection from the Los Angeles singer/songwriter and dramatist to be released as a complete downloadable album. The aforementioned football novelty was released as a downloadable single in January but is now only available as part of the new album. "Its great to be on the cutting edge of the new technology," Rhoden said in a press release. "It really streamlines the distribution process, not bothering with all those clunky cds and jewel cases. Much better for the environment, too! We've been selling downloads of ebooks and videos for a while now, it's good to add some new music into the mix." Live performance DVDs from Rhoden were released last year.

The collection may surprise fans and friends. "I wasn't going to be doing one of these now, but guess I had some song writing energy left over from the musical," Rhoden said, referring to the stage musical he wrote last year and is mounting for a Los Angeles premiere run this summer. "Plus, some of these songs are older, but were never recorded. So I already had a few songs in my pocket, ready to go. That's probably why this collection came about so quickly. What a great way to spend 3 months!"

Standout tracks include, "Jesus On My Side" which Rhoden performed this year at Mt. Hollywood Church in Hollywood, CA. A video of the performance is posted all over the internet and at the home site, http://www.fletcherrhoden.com/performances.htm. There is also a video of the football single "Bowl You Over (Rock Your World)" on the VIDEOS page of that site. Other standout tracks include "Strings" a McCartney-esque pop tune with a blistering extended harmonica solo, and two versions of "Child Of The Most High God" one in 4/4 and a more stately reading in 3/4, or waltz time.

Rhoden's last album was 2008's NEW HEAVEN, which was posted online in its entirety since its release. Only a few tracks remain on the home site, http://www.fletcherrhoden.com/music.htm. A download rerelease may follow the new WHIRLED WITHOUT END sometime this year.