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Reviewed by Mark Vyner The second album from the US worship leader whose first was an American mega hit. This is one of those worship albums that has the kind of production that makes you want to give a copy to your church worship leaders and get them to learn a few of the tracks. It s very much high energy guitar-driven rock, almost grunge at times, with some standout songs just waiting to be sung in churches. Shust s gravelly voice suits the modern worship style well. The album opens with a huge guitar riff and a song with lyrics taken from all over the Bible (and quoted in the liner notes) with the refrain setting the tone for the album Long live the one who gives us life and peace for tomorrow. Each song has a useful set of notes explaining how it came to be written and what it s trying to say. The third track Create Again is superb, a standout with a great big anthemic chorus that is shouting out to be sung in church! It s a song of response to creation, God of every ....
Reviewed by Andy Cooper This is the third major release from the Denver group based around Michael and Lisa Gungor, and is recorded live without any additional editing. As such, the recording is a little rough around the edges, though it captures the atmosphere and honesty of the group admirably, and there are some truly virtuoso performances on guitar, piano, violin and others! The range of musical styles covered by the band is truly astounding and you never quite know what is going to happen next, but that s the beauty of a well crafted concept album. All the necessary ingredients are there: poetry, mystery, extended solos, drama, indulgence, strange timings and just about no songs suited to radio play! This is non-commercial music at its best: inventive and unusual yet soulful and tuneful. And worshipful. The set opens with a folky harmony that reminds of Mumford & Sons. The guitar plucking dazzles and a violin solo astounds before a menacing crescendo leads to some ghostly ....