Reviewed by Dave Massey

Here's a CCM classic for your record library - originally released as a triple album back in 1977 (remember!!?) from Phil Keaggy, the pioneering 2nd Chapter, and A Band Called David. Phil's guitar sings with customary style (no wonder 'Hot Licks' signed him up to do a teaching video!) on "Just The Same" and "Time", and classics from 2nd Chapter include "Easter Song" and "Dance With You". The tracks are interspersed with 'personal sharing' which you begin to wish wasn't there when you come to listen to it a second time - but there are so many classics on the album that draw you back for another listen. Personally I feel that 2nd Chapter are much better in the studio than in a live setting - it's like listening to a re-told joke that probably was funny originally but "You had to be there." Until time travel is possible I'll be content with a live recording!

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