Reviewed by Stephen Curry

This album was originally released in 2010 and features the Living Word Recording Choir from Pastor Bill Winston's mega-church in Chicago with their first CD project. The music ranges from the pulsating beat of the opener "We Bless Your Name" to the jazzy "Favor Ain't Fair" and the more traditional gospel "Released". In the tradition of the ethos of the church the songs are interspersed with preaching and words of encouragement which, in truth, sometimes detract from the music. Indeed, the second track is solely a "Prophetic Word" from Rev Winston. Although there are some good moments here there's too much which is stereotypical gospel worship.

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