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Various - A New Day Of Worship: The Veil Has Been Torn
Published Wednesday 27th August 2008
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This is an interesting album. Featuring UK worship classics such as Stuart Townend, Matt Redman and Lou Fellingham (Phatfish), it also features more up and coming artists such as Kelly Minter and Andy Bromley. And then there is the enigma that is Godfrey Birtill, who seems to refuse to be put into a box or genre, which is great. He gets a bit of getting used to, but his raw passion and emotion in his songs shines through, in lyrics and delivery. I must say, occasionally I think it\'s a bit too far, but certainly songs such as Blessed Are The People and The Die Has Been Cast are sure to make our hearts lift in worship gatherings. Another mention for US based Kelly Minter, her track We Will Not Go is simply stunning. A beautiful ballad that builds and builds, talking of following God no matter what. You would expect an annoyin g Nashville sounding voice, with that American tinge that seems so popular with US CCM artists but no, Kelly has a beautiful voice and her lyrics are true to scripture. Finally, Lou Fellingham showcases her vocal talent on two songs. The ever popular Amazing God, simple yet glorifying, is a great slow song. The highlight for me has to be I Will Say. This song\'s popularity has soared recently, with artists such as Geraldine Latty using it in their ministry. This rendition is stunning, it resonates to a soaring finish with Lou Fellingham screaming out a proclamation of coming to the Lord in every situation, saying of the Lord that he is a refuge and strength. The key change, something we don\'t see alot of nowadays in Christian music, a once over-used tool is perfect to lift the song and the congregation sound like they loved it. Again, this album is interesting. It features many great songs, and for that I give it 7/10, but it loses three points for the others in there. Andy Bromley\'s contribution is strange, an old song and not a very exciting rendition. Stuart Townend fairs well on There Is A Hope but I can\'t help thinking that Kingsway are stuck in the past with songs such as \"I\'d Rather Have Jesus\" and \"Be Thou My Vision\". I would have much rather had more Matt Redman than these old songs. Still, for the tracks I have mentioned, the album is well worth the money.