Reviewed by Dave Brassington

It was about six years ago that Alan's previous gospel album 'Precious Memories' came out. It remains one of my favourite and most played gospel albums, so I was over the moon when this appeared. I am pleased to report that the second volume it is every bit as good as its predecessor. Featuring 11 familiar hymns, beginning with "Amazing Grace", you immediately feel Alan has managed to breathe new life into such well loved pieces, thanks in no small measure to his powerful vocals and stripped down accompaniments on piano and guitar. Other powerful tracks "O How I Love Jesus", "Only Trust Him" and the closer "Where He Leads I'll Go" is truly moving. My guess is that these tracks were unreleased recordings from the previous gospel sessions. Over the years I have heard many of these gospel classics recorded in a variety of styles, but I submit you will be hard pressed to find many better interpretations proving that you don't need massive choirs and orchestras to produce gospel hymnody.

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