Reviewed by James Lidgett

Tim Reimherr and Marcus Meler, otherwise known as the Merchant Band, are part of the highly respected worship ministry eminating from the International House Of Prayer in Kansas City. Put this CD on and you may want to recheck the cover, the first track "My Glory" sounds like how the David Crowder Band or Downhere would record it. Track two ("Our God Reigns") goes further, sounding like an opener of a U2 album. This lack of originality sadly permeates the album. Despite their obvious musical competence and some great songwriting, these guys simply don't have a musical identity of their own. As I've said already, the songs are good with the vunerable "You've Won My Heart" making you feel like you're dropping in on a man's conversation with God. But 'Let The Weak Speak' cries out for more stylistic originality.

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