Reviewed by Oscar Hyde

The Illinois-based Weyerhaeuser has spent 25 years in Christian music, originally ushered in by no less a patron than Larry Norman. Since Norman's death, she's organised a tour in tribute to the godfather of Christian rock; this CD, in large part co-written and co-sung with Norman, is being re-released in commemoration. It's pleasant country-rock, with some imaginative instrumentation, though some of that imagination works better than others - "Keeper Of The Clock", featuring harpsichord and a Mellotron-like beat reminiscent of "Strawberry Fields Forever", has aged much better than the opening track's misplaced swirly synths. Three of the late Norman's songs make an appearance here, some as duets with Larry himself, which make for especial highlights. Weyerhaueser's own compositions are no slouch either; I've heard musicians pray for compassion, but not specifically for sensitivity, as she does in "This Is My Prayer". Specially added for the re-issue are eight of the original songs in a new acoustic format, and as usual it's fascinating to hear the songs in a more stripped-down setting.

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