Reviewed by Peter Bate

If you spotted them at Greenbelt, you'll know this Norwegian band's speciality is rock of the stadium variety. The nail-hard bass and drum foundation, hypnotic guitars and rousing choruses have been blueprinted by U2 in previous decades. But what lifts this four-piece above cliche is the brooding, soaring vocals of Oddi Arild Nessa which transform tracks like "Water From Your Well" into hands-to-the-sky epics. His lyrics are honest and faith-centred, focusing on the minutiae of creation and the universal sweep of salvation. Maybe they've lost something in the translation, but a touch more originality wouldn't go amiss. Nonetheless, a rock solid start.

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