Reviewed by Peter Smith

This is the best thing I've heard this year. Graham Ord (Lesley Wesley) has been making music for years and a lot of people have been waiting for this recording to appear. It was produced by Martin Smith (Cutting Edge) and features a guest appearance from Kevin Prosch on 'Fill Me Up'. It is clear to see the influence of Dylan, Clapton and Dire Straits in the music and, in these times when most Christian singers seem to sound like Michael Bolton, it is an added blessing that Graham has the benefit of a very unusual voice. The closest comparison I could make would be Willie Nelson. His songs about life, love and Jesus are clearly written from the perspective of one who has been through bitter experience. That is why the music is intelligent and mature and yet so joyful. The album concept (loosely moulded on the Travelling Wilburys) is witty and well executed and I note the sleeve credit: "The Wesley Brothers appear courtesy of their beautiful wives." Buy it!

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