Reviewed by Francis Blight

Charlie Peacock (the Sting of Christian music according to America's Detail magazine) has started his own record label. One Point Oh is a showcase of musicians, many from the Nashville scene, who have caught his ear and inspired him to record them. One senses the love and care that have been put into everything about this album, from the production through to the packaging. It's like a little boy opening his toy cupboard and showing you all his favourite treasures. This album was not released purely as a sampler to promote re:think albums; many of the artists may never have other material released by the label. This album comes across as the result of Charlie's love for great music. The songs are diverse in character though they are moulded by the shiny production that is typical of much American CCM. Included by necessity are "All Fall Down", the single from Sarah Masen's debut re:think album, and "Insult Like The Truth" from Charlie Peacock's latest release. Then eight new artists: Joey Richey's "Can't Take It With You" made me glad of a remote on my stereo as I have played it again and again. Perfect pop. Karen Bradley's "Wild Patch" is more melancholic in tone with a passionate, soaring chorus that makes this song worthy of comparison with Over The Rhine. Aaron Smith then takes us on a 90 degree turn with a striking jazz track entitled "Again And One Mo' Time". Over the top of a discordant backing band, beat poet style vocals deliver an imaginative interpretation of a wisdom allegory from the book of Proverbs. That's only half the album and there are several more goodies that I don't have space to comment on. It will suffice to say that Mr Peacock has ears, fine ears. Those who admire his solo work will not be disappointed.

The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms. Any expressed views were accurate at the time of publishing but may or may not reflect the views of the individuals concerned at a later date.

Interested in reviewing music? Find out more here.