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Review: I Owe You - Abi Jopson | Cross Rhythms

Review: Trial & Triumph - I Am They

Review: Keeps On Changing - Seth Condrey

Reviewed by Stephen Luff Seth is currently leading worship in the Spanish language services at North Point Community Church; this however is his first English album for the North Point Music label. The experienced gained at the church is reflected on 'Keeps On Changing' which is overflowing with contemporary sounds with heartfelt lyrics. The opener "Speechless" is saturated with "Coldplay energy" while "Can't Outrun Your Love" reflects the heart-revealing words which are typical of the album with lyrics such as "Your grace is a river/And I'm caught in the current of your love." "Oh Radiant" is beautiful in its simplicity when it reflects on how he sees in the reflection of his child's eyes "your glory", alongside comparisons with the sun reflecting God's love for the world. Seth's voice is a joy to listen to especially on intimate songs like the title track and "The Answer", and added to the great songwriting including a song from Ed Cash ("How Great Is Our God") and top production by Phillip Larue (Tenth Avenue North) which penetrates the whole album, the combination is difficult to beat.

Review: Winning - G.I. | Cross Rhythms

Reviewed by Stephen Luff After several self releases, this is the debut album on this label for GI (God's Image) and their first in their current line up. With a strong modern gospel sound (with a little '80s funk and R&B mixed in), GI have achieved a strong album that offers more and more with repeated listening. The opener "I'm Ready" has super slick harmonies over an infectious beat, as they declare this is just the beginning. Ballads also play a strong role with "We Win" and "In Love With You" (featuring guest vocals from Keke Wyatt) which is likely to be played at weddings as well as praise gatherings as the lyrics fit both. G.I bring great vocals to the gospel world amply demonstrated by the acoustic version (there are two here) of the faith affirming "Pray & Don't Worry" (the original has already been a US gospel radio hit). This trio deliver the goods and are worthy of your listening investment.

Review: Good Light - Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors

Review: Potential2Purpose - J Shep

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Review: Solo Worship - Danny Donnelly

Reviewed by Stephen Luff Mr Donnelly is a busy man! This CD is the first of two released in 2003 (the other being 'Solo Worship Vol 2'), in addition he toured with Kenny Loggins in the States, recorded with The Kry, leads worship each week and teaches music theory. Oh, he also has another project... a new rock record with a title 'Be Filled' in the pipeline! So what about this CD? Well, it feels as if I am eaves-dropping on a personal worship time between a man and his God- it is that intimate, filled with just under an hour of songs written by Mac Powell and Third Day ("Your Love Oh Lord"), Kate Miner and Judie Lawson ("Carry Me"), Matt Redman ("Let Everything That Has Breath Praise The Lord") and Keith Green ("O Lord You Are Beautiful") amongst others. There is also one self-penned song, "Sweet Jesus", which sits comfortably amongst such anointed songwriters. Recording was "live in David Miner's living room" (David is co-producer with Danny), with just a guitar on all tracks accept on a great version of Glenn Kaiser's "In The Light Of The Morning Star" which also has a harmonica! An excellent CD from an artist who clearly has much to share.

Review: Only King Forever - Elevation Worship

Review: Only King Forever - Elevation Worship | Cross Rhythms. Online Christian radio, Christian music articles, reviews, news and artist profiles. Christian life articles, prayer rooms and much more!

Review: Everything And Nothing Less - Chris McClarney

Review: Speak To The Storm - Life Worship

Reviewed by Stephen Luff There are very few British church-based worship albums with enough supporters to make number one in the UK's Christian and Gospel Chart, but the worship team from the Bradford megachurch are one such ensemble. Under the leadership of Matt Hooper the team here deliver 13 songs, beautifully led by the in-house worship leaders Aaron, Eby, Jack, Chelsea and Johnny. Unusually for such a release, the opener is a gentle track, "How Can We Not (Give Praise)", but the pace soon quickens with the engaging "Imagine" which is a great listen. The epicentre of this album are three big worship ballads. "Miracles Happen" is a salient reminder that the Church should be expectant to see our Lord moving in works of power; "Fearless Abandon" declares how encounters with such a God will induce in us a Holy Spirit-empowered fearlessness; and "Freedom At The Cross" takes us back to the focal point of our faith. Another song which must be mentioned is the apocalyptic "Seas Of Glass". The song takes us into the book of Revelation so that we glimpse how the throne of God changes how we see our future. Although not yet released in the US, 'Speak To The Storm' has already been picked up by one or two critics. The Hallels website recently enthused, "Rather than treating their songs as palettes of spiritualised romantic scribblings where the trite gets the cynosure, these 13 songs give articulation to some of the most salient doctrines of the Church. In each song, you won't find wasted rhetoric and you won't find innocuous inspirational lyrics crafted to pacify the politically correct. Rather, in these songs we will push off our comfort zones, make us rethink our life's destiny, and make us persevere through trials with holy confidence. In short, this album is our sonic companion that will accompany us in the major unravelling of life's events."