Reviewed by Lukas Willcocks

This is an album for folk who sizzle their speaker cones and maintain a good relationship with their neighbours! "Hey, wait a second... you mean my housemates won't mind if I crack the ceiling a little?" Well, maybe your landlord would, but then you could tell him that you'll cut down on thrash metal for a while! However, one of the dangers of trying to please as many ears as possible is that ideas aren't quite as sharp as they could be. Don't get me wrong, this music kicks, but it can edge on the commercial. In car terms it's like comparing a GTi with a race spec Ferrari. The GTi is practical, reliable and accessible to most, but for real performance, take a ride around Silverstone in a racing car! Nevertheless, Fighter is more than a band. They are practical Christians with a message of hope. Brief explanations of most tracks given with the lyrics. Real issues are tackled headlong: "Avalanche" - the dangers of living for pleasure; "Time Out" and "Where Can Love Be Found" describe hurting people like us needing God's love. The mixed vocals of Sean Murphy and Amy Wolter make this band stand out from the crowd. You'll still be playing this one when they stop making CDs!

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