Reviewed by Tony Cummings

'Safe Place' indeed. Those with cutting edge music hang-ups could easily dismiss an album which slots so effortlessly into the pop-cum-easy-listening formats of US Christian Radio. But they'd be missing the point. For there is so much songwriting craft, excellent production and such an attractive, sinuous voice on offer here, that observations that 'Safe Place' is a tried and tested format are irrelevant. In fact the more you listen to Ms Wagner, who in the States is carving out an excellent CCM niche for herself, the more you hear a voice which though a tad short of distinctiveness has appeal a plenty. Some of her tone and phrasing reminds me of Kelly Willard (no bad thing)!) while her real forte is the reflective ballad, of which 'Grace Will Let Go' is my favorite. If your ears are attuned to classy US CCM, here's an album you'll enjoy. and be blessed by.

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