Reviewed by Jacob Wain

This is a mixture of '80s and modern day pop worship music from a Cork-based singer/songwriter. The idea for this album comes from a Latin phrase translating as "would the condition exist, were it not for the actions of another." This is a very deep notion which unfortunately does not seem to be supported by the lyrics and tone of the album. After awhile the repetition of song rhythm gets a bit tedious as only three different drum beats are used at different speeds throughout the album and unfortunately this percussion only features as a background sound rather than a feature that drives the songs. "I Was Glad" uses a mixture of major and minor chords which makes for quite a pleasing song but many of the other melodies are decidedly mundane. The vocals are led by Fynn and echoed by Carol Fynn and with an R&B influence from Danielle Lifetink are adequate but no more. Better production and more creative songwriting would have hugely improved this set.

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