Reviewed by Elizabeth Cook

The sound of a traditional choir singing timeless hymns is exactly what Worcester Cathedral Choir together with Worcester Festival Choral Society have produced on 'Blessed City'. Re-mastering the original album to CD for the first time since its release on cassette ensures none of the original sound and beauty have been lost. It provides a powerful feeling of actually being at the cathedral. The only missing part is an image of them together. And I would imagine hearing the two choirs sing live would do exactly what the album sleeve says and "assist the 'rising of the roof' in praise." But personally I found 'Blessed City' tedious at times. The hymns should have been lifted into the 21st century by singing them at a quicker and more uplifting pace.

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