Reviewed by Lins Honeyman
Chattanooga-based husband and wife team Matthew Macauley and Micah Joy s first full album sees the UK/US pair build on the success of their well-received 2015 Strong And Able EP by offering up a collection of contemplative worship tunes that don t force their presence but instead soak into the soul. Beginning with nothing much more than a piano and violin for accompaniment, I Can Hear You Call You My Name sets the scene for an album where Micah and Matt whisper their devotion to God - either by alternating lead vocal duties or coming together in sweet harmony - as if not to disturb the neighbours whilst recording. Instrumentally, there is a fluid and occasionally ambient feel to proceedings with gentle performances building up an unobtrusive backdrop that provides enough ebb and flow to keep things interesting - a technique that works particularly well in spacious numbers like the Mercy Comes and Stormy Soul . Occasionally, the likes of Home In Your