It's worth mentioning that this album was independently released in 1999. However, it was only widely distributed beginning March 2001. We also suspect that most critics did not fairly consider Conversations for their 1999 best-of lists because it was an independent release at the time.

Mark: "I first heard Conversations as an indie release 18 months ago, and was blown away by Groves' sensitive, insightful songwriting"
Russ: "Sara Groves's brilliant songwriting seems as vital and important as Rich Mullins and Michael Card."
Mike: "The words and phrases from song to song will continue to surprise and resonate with the listener."
Camerin: "Amidst her questions are the kind of challenges, insights, and wisdom I need to hear and offer more regularly in my own conversations."

Steven Curtis Chapman
Sparrow

Russ: "Steven Curtis Chapman truly has gotten better with each successive release, and this is a near-perfect pop/rock album."
Andy: " … this album once again shows the inspirational rocker reinventing his sound just a bit."
Mike: "Declaration was partly born out of the intense struggles Steven experienced during the time of writing and recording this project. That spirit of struggle without compromise bursts out of this album, causing me to have no choice but to rank this project high on my list."
Mark: "Add the most confessional lyrics of his career … and you've got another award winner."

6.1 — Out of the Grey
Elementary — Cindy Morgan
Invitation to Eavesdrop — Shaun Groves
Karaoke Superstars — Superchic[k]
The Last Street Preacha — T-Bone
Leave Here a Stranger — Starflyer 59
The Moon Is Down — Further Seems Forever
The Noise We Make — Chris Tomlin
Press On — Selah
Travelers — Carolyn Arends