Reviewed by Phil Thomson

If you are searching for a way back to God from any part of your day, just lie back, close your eyes and let the Rev Redden preach you into peace. This is music touched by God and truly sent out. There can hardly be a finer female gospel voice currently doing the rounds. Redolent with the rich history of the purest gospel tradition, Tina Redden pours her heart out in every note she sings. The lady yet again plays everything (described as a 14-piece one woman band) - remarkably consistent through every track. It is this uncompromising position which lends itself to the delightfully quirky compositions and arrangements. Hesitant keyboard, tinny horn and wandering bass lines form the backbone but never intrude, supported by beautifully understated male b/v's and constant changes of pace. Yet always, it is those smokey, open vowels which crunch their way through your senses, wrapped around the punchy imperatives of what she wants us to take on board. Undiluted word of God truth. There's no escape and you just don't want to. All I can say is, let the pastor perform! Mesmerising.

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