Following their success with 'Worship and Praise,' the Glad quartet have returned with ten more songs of inspiration in the contemporary Christian mode. As always, the production and arranging has a modern edge (several of the tracks feature rhythm samples), and, as on 'God Is My Redeemer,' invites comparisons to Take 6, with the multiple part stacked chords and vocal trills. The quieter ballads, such as 'Oh God, My God,' are elaborate pop, each melodic embellishment ascending ever higher; similarly, 'Maker Of My Heart' weaves its progression with surging intensity and upward motion. The intelligently crafted songs of Glad are always performed with compelling sincerity. |
