Reviewed by Tony Cummings

Their '15: The Anniversary Collection' retrospective demonstrated just how much the Brighton-based veterans have changed down the years, moving from acid jazz to edgy pop rock before settling for a sound which is not too raucously rock n roll to put off older worshippers in the congregation though still retaining a sense of contemporary relevancy. While Phatfish's musical development has continued one thing has become more and more evident, that lead singer Lou Fellingham is one of the most improved singers in Christendom. This set features the group's new line up with two new guitarists, Jos Wintermeyer and Ben Hall, and musically they have brought a meatier rock sound. One reviewer suggested that Lou's clear-toned vocals with minimal BVs are too light and clean for such a sound but to my ears Lou sounds just fine. From the blues-rock title track, with its grungy guitar work and direct presentation of the Gospel, to the equally driving "Mission" the album delivers the kind of modern worship which have made Phatfish staples on the Bible Weeks and festival circuit in the UK.

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