Reviewed by Chris Tozer

Once upon a time most Christian albums were recorded in Los Angeles. Nowadays Nashville, Tennessee is where it all happens. But here's one album that proves there is life outside of the capital of country music. It was chiefly recorded in Purcellville, Virginia hometown to American vocal band Glad. Purcell himself would have loved the singing of these guys. Though known of late for their acappeIIa performances, on this album they only down tools for one track - "Hallelujah" - a song on a par with Annie Herring's "Easter Song". Coincidentally, the set opens with another 2nd Chapter Of Acts 70s classic - "Which Way The Wind Blows". The remaining tracks are either written by members of Glad or tailor made for them. There's nothing controversial here, with songs about God's kingdom on earth and other themes from the gospels, but the predictability of the lyrics are happily made up for by the quality of the music. A dazzling production by lead vocalist Ed Nalle brings out the best in the band's instrumental work that is almost equal to their renowned vocals. So having proven that they can play brilliantly as well as sing, let's hope the next album displays a more original standard of lyric writing. You can do it, guys!

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