Reviewed by Dancin' Dave Derbyshire

Hailing from Nashville the three young men who are 33Miles are one of 2007's most successful new artists. Their's is a pleasant rock sound mixed with a dash of country and a touch of pop. The album is packed full of rock anthems with well harmonised choruses. Though I wouldn't call this a worship album as such it has plenty of unambiguously Christian lyrics directed at God and teaching about him. For example, "What Could Be Better" doesn't just look to the future of Jesus' return but speaks of a faith that is relevant now as we are "living in the days ahead". And "Come With Me" is an evangelistic invitation to know Jesus. The songs come from some of contemporary Christian music's most celebrated songwriters with the boys co-writing four of the tracks themselves. Having said that I wonder if the songs such as "Salvation Has A Name" are occasionally a little clichéd. Nevertheless these lads deliver a sound that is hugely radio friendly and the unambiguous lyrics make a welcome change to all those arty bands chasing the mainstream.

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