Reviewed by Mike Rimmer

These days John Elefante is probably best known for his production work (with brother Dino) for a variety of Christian artists. People have a habit of forgetting that he is also a world class singer having fronted mainstream rock band Kansas in the 80s. 'Windows Of Heaven' is more than an aide memoir for Elefante's past vocal victories; it's a sumptuous feast of hi-tech glossy 90s rock. Musically, it skips styles from catchy poprockers through to some of the best rock ballads you could hope to hear. One of those ballads, "That's Why God Made The Moon", had me reaching for the repeat play button on my CD player because it is simply gorgeous! Pure poetry! There are times when you cannot avoid being gobsmacked by Elefante's singing but that's only half the story. Elefante's songwriting is excellent. "This Is What Love Is" and "No One Ever Died For Me Before" talk of grace and forgiveness. "What If Our World" looks at how we would survive without God. This is more than a rock album because Elefante throws so many different elements into the pot, a dash of gospel backing vocals here, a dollop of horns there and it all sounds like a recipe for success to me. Cookin'!

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