Reviewed by Tim Holden

Russ might have been working in the Christian music industry for more than 40 years, but 'Believe' is billed as the veteran's "first worship album." Opening with a rocky version of the Jesus Culture song "Your Love Never Fails" (not the Jeremy Riddle one) the up tempo continues with a powerful new version of The Call's "I Still Believe". Other familiar songs get a Russ update, such as Bethel's "No Longer Slaves", The Imperials' "Be Still My Soul", Russ's own "We Will Stand" and a smooth ballad rendition of the William Cowper‎ hymn "There Is A Fountain". There are some other distinctive voices adding their vocal talents, such as Amy Grant on "Don't Try So Hard" and David Crowder on "I Am". Russ still has a great voice and the arrangements here give it space to roam resulting in a classy album of worship material.

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