Style: Christian Rock
Type: CD
Label: Girder Records
Release Date: December 12 2025 Catalog #: GR1234 Barcode:765105160744
If you missed the Kickstarter, here it is. 10 new songs from Bloodgood frontman Les Carlsen which also includes his wife Joyce. If you’ve had the pleasure of see them in concert there is no denying, that Les has a rock-star for a partner in life.
If you heard Les Carlsen previous album, He’s Coming, you know that it doesn’t matter how old you are, if you still got it, you got it. What a pleasant surprise that album was. But here’s the thing…. this album is better. These song are some of the best music you’ve heard and includes some of the best musicianship out there. Mastered at Serling Sound by Grammy award winner Ted Jensen, it not only rocks. It’s quality. Even Chris Jerrico (Fozzy) and Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage) agrees.
Love it. This whole album is gonna be killer!
Les this is good stuff. Production is clean and you sound great! Thanks for sending this!!
I just finished listening to the songs on this album, and calling it an album almost feels inadequate. And feel like I’m selling it short. This is something more. Its not just poetry, though the words are rich and intentional. Its not just theatrical, though every performance feels alive. Its a complete body of work that was clearly meant to be together every song flowing into the next with purpose, like chapters in a story written by someone who knew exactly what they were doing.
But it goes even deeper than that. This isnt just music its ministry. Its passion. Its truth set to melody. You can feel the presence of God in the lyrics, in the arrangements, in the way the songs unfold. Its as if the Spirit of the Lord guided every note. Theres something divine in the design a completeness, a sense that this was never meant to be just entertainment.
Yes, it rocks. The guitars, the energy, the production all of it stands tall. But when its over, what lingers isnt just the sound. Its the feeling. That deep, quiet fulfillment that only comes when something truly connects with your soul. Like sharing a meal that nourishes more than your body and then handing the leftovers to someone whos been hungry for days. That moment of gratitude, grace, and presence thats what this album leaves you with.
In todays world of singles and streaming, where songs are often written to grab attention in three and a half minutes, this album reminds us what true artistry looks like. Its complete. Its cohesive. It tells a story from beginning to end.
This isnt just another release by one of the great vocalist of our day. This could very well be a defining moment in Christian rock a reminder that when music is surrendered to God, it becomes something eternal.
My name isLes Carlsen, best known as the lead singer of the Christian metal pioneers andHall of Fameinductees,BLOODGOOD. But behind the stage lights and roaring crowds is a love story rooted in creativity, faith, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.
In1971, on opposite coastsme from the West, Joyce from the Eastwe met in theBroadway musical Hair. From the moment our voices blended, so did our dreams. We poured our passion into stage performances, songwriting, and recordingliving creatively, boldly, and together.
Then, something transformative happened. In a way that can only be described as divine orchestration, we each metChristseparately, but at the same time. It was a turning point. Suddenly, everythingour talents, our music, our livesbelonged to Him. We dedicated ourselves to walking in gratitude and giving back what had always been His.
From1985 to 2022, during theBLOODGOODyears, our creative paths diverged. I remained on the frontlines whileJoycestepped behind the scenes, supporting and contributing in quiet but powerful ways. WhenBLOODGOOD came to a close in 2022, it felt like the perfect moment to reunitein the studio and onstage, in song, and in spirit.
Now, at76 years young, were not slowing down. We’re reaching higher, dreaming bigger, and creating with the passion of 25-year-olds. Reinvention isnt just possibleits essential. We believe God still has more for us to do and its never too late to pursue what He places on your heart. The best is yet to come!
We’ve been married for over 50 years.Jesus is the centerof our relationshipHes the real deal, and we want to live like Him: full of love, passion, and purpose. Our hope is to inspirea younger generationto follow Christ, to pursue their creative dreams, and to know that your purpose doesnt expire with ageit matures.
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