Reviewed by Roly Johnson-Bell

Look, I really like comedy, but I'm afraid that this left me cold. I could be put into the bag of people who veer towards ministry rather than entertainment, but apart from occasional references to his faith (which I sincerely believe the guy possesses) this is not the tape I'd pick to warm anyone to Christians, let alone to Christ. The album takes its title from a reference towards a notice Mr 'G' spotted outside a kinder-garden which read. . ."Slow Children Playing." He thought it was a shame. . .but somebody usually gives them jobs later in life, hence (presumably) Slow Men etc etc "Take yourselves less seriously" he exhorts "we're only spit and dust." I think most Christians, especially the casualties, believe this anyway, the difficulty is trying to inculcate a sense of personal value. "Comedy in progress" reads the cover: despite the maze puzzle on the sleeve it still needs to progress much more for me.

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