Reviewed by Steve Husband

Michael is an Oregon-based worship leader and a sensitive singer/songwriter putting emotion and meaning into this collection of songs. Having worked on two worship projects and his own debut EP CD in November 2007 he joined up with Tent Creative in Portland to craft this, his first full album, released in May 2009. The production quality is excellent with a well balanced "fat sound". The album kicks off with "Glory To God" which is an uplifting, easy going praise track as we settle into around 40 minutes of praise and worship, just perfect in your own space or in a crowd. Other key tracks include "Pure" which is a beautifully gentle song with great harmonies and backing vocals to inspire you on your own refining road, and "You Are Glorious", for those times when you just want to tell God how great he is. All in all, an album of well crafted songs with a warm, fat sound that will lift you in difficult times.

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