Reviewed by Lins Honeyman

Nazireo is the stage name of born again Italian singer Luciano Buonfiglio and his website states that this, his third album, talks about his "experiences with God and is entirely dedicated to him." For the most part sung in his native tongue, Nazireo's performance is packed with typical breathy big-voiced Italian emotion and tracks such as "Posso Solo Immaginare" (a cover of MercyMe's "I Can Only Imagine") and the single "Indispensabile" keep the continental easy listening flame burning whilst referring unashamedly to God. Elsewhere, Nazireo attempts to bring some variety to proceedings with some albeit ill-advised rap in "Nascere Di Nuovo" whilst bringing in a plethora of guest vocalists in the upbeat "Tutti Per Uno". Arguably, the soul-tinged and English-sung "Nothing Is Greater Than You" and a version of Casting Crowns' "Stained Glass Masquerade" are the highlights of this mixed bag of a release.

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