Reviewed by Paul Davis

This is the second CD from Alliance in a thinly-veiled Songs Of Praise look-alike series of four! Dutifully performed, like the TV show these renditions are competent but lack passion. Focus is on 20 hymns and choruses, new and old. Performed by Choir & Congregation of St Margarets, Prestwich, it is conducted and arranged by Andrew Maries and Chris Norton. Their production covers such songs as "Our God Reigns", "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and "Abide With Me." Repertoire spans many decades and songwriters such as Graham Kendrick and Fanny Crosby. This is not a very moving or rousing recording but uses a competent calibre of musicianship on simple, carefully-arranged pieces. On the whole, the TV show's tone is the tone of this album so if you are a fan, this is an album for you.

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