Reviewed by Tim Cockram

When I first listened to this album it reminded me of Richie Havens but with more groove. Then again, on one or two tracks Aaron sounds a lot like Russ Taff. The music is largely piano based rock with a distinctive American feel. This is not to say that the other instruments don't get a look in, such as the delicious Hammond organ on "There's Always Room". I began to wish that some parts were more up front in the mix as there are so many good parts that are hidden away. Several of the tracks seemed to cry out for soprano and alto saxes and a melodic fretless bass part. The music is not challenging but rather pleasant. It is unlikely to upset the Ladies League. The words are definitely a cut above your average Christian rock offering. I particularly like "He Is" which deals with the way in which God's characteristics are described in each book of the Bible (all be it in shortform). This is music to play in the background and let your heart and soul dip into.

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