Reviewed by Mark Lawrence

American worship leader and songwriter Don Moen has been a recording artist for over 20 years selling over five million albums in the process. This is an impressive CV but with the recent glut of worship leaders and bands releasing worship albums does Don Moen's latest offering have anything to offer an already saturated market? Well, on first listen the answer would have to be no, however, 'Hiding Place' is a grower. The catchy "'Fresh Fire"' and album highlight "Revelation Song" show off Moen's ability to write a simple yet powerful worshipful melody with a theologically sound lyric. Elsewhere though, there is a distinct lack of originality in the arrangements, although this is balanced by a live feel to the recordings that help the listener engage with the songs. Overall 'Hiding Place' is quintessentially a Don Moen album, solid and middle of the road. If you are a fan of Moen's you will know what you are getting but it is difficult to see 'Hiding Place' amassing a radically new fan base.

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