Reviewed by Tony Cummings

The band's 'Come Home' debut album really caught the ear of the Cross Rhythms reviewer. He called it "superb" as he allocated it 10 squares. Now the band face up to the "difficult" second album. 'Come Home' worked through its ability to deliver radio-friendly pop rock/highly singable worship anthems with an amiable charm. This time around they've developed their musical armoury with deep electronic pop rock sounds. In truth, not everything works. Tracks like "This Ends Tonight" and "Never Give Up" are rather overwhelming while the uninspired chorus of "The Only Thing That Matters" fails to register. Also the lyric for "This Ends Tonight" on which singer Samuel Hancock directly addresses the Devil comes perilously close to cheesiness. Not every reviewer will agree with my perspective. At least one has suggested that Luminate have surpassed their last album and that the influences of The Killers and Maroon 5 make songs like "Wake Up" must-play items.

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