C.D reviews

Running Back To You - Yazz, £12.99

I would definitely recommend this album, a lady who had a hit in the late 1980's "The only way is up".She has just made her first Christian CD which I would describe as upbeat, funky jazzy and a great one to play around all your friends , on your own or on a sunny day in the car!!

Lizzie

This is Life - Newday 2008 LIVE, various artists £12.76

"This is Life” is an upbeat live worship soundtrack from the youth event Newday from summer 2008. With new songs from Simon Brading, Paul Oakley and Lou Fellingham this CD captures the heart of the youth and their passion for worshiping God. Each track has its own unique style varying from upbeat songs to jump around to, two more slower meditative songs. With inspirational music and lyrics this CD is great learn new songs in church or within a youth group. This also comes with a DVD featuring live worship from the event, talks by Joel Virgo, and a glimpse of life at Newday.

Emily

Deliberate Kids "A Boom-chaka-laka Rockin' Good Time!"- Phil Joel, £9.00

I love this CD by Phil Joel, of Newsboys fame. It has 11 great tracks for kids of all ages, appealing on different levels. Tracks have great tunes, really rockin', great words and really well produced. My favourite track is called New Testament, and 'it does what it says on the tin!' - the words are the books of the New Testament, helping us all to remember the books in the right order. It's a great CD to dance in the kitchen with the children whilst cooking the dinner!

Caz

In Jesus CD - Phatfish £12.99

The new album from the acclaimed band Phatfish is another exceptional display of unique musical talent which is a joy to listen to. The 10 songs differ in style with a new and exciting sound track after track. The band’s commitment to showing the love of Christ shines through in the uplifting lyrics and the truth of the Gospel is presented in a successful way, reminding the listener of some key truths in scripture.

“There’s forgiveness from our sins, There’s acceptance not shame, There’s assurance of new life, Jesus made the way.” These lyrics from the inspirational track “There is Mercy” declare the truth of Salvation, and have their roots firmly in scripture, arousing thankful hearts from the listener and encouraging them in their relationship in God. This can be said of all the tracks on the album, strengthening churches and individuals alike.

Having recently sung the title track (“In Jesus”) from this album at the Mobilise Conference, you realise the versatility of the entire album; perfectly good as a CD to worship individually and at the same time having the capability to be sung in a congregational setting.

I cannot recommend this album enough, whether you’ve heard any of Phatfish’s work before or not, this album is beyond doubt some of their best work. Packed with biblical truth you will definitely benefit from this album, whilst enjoying some quality musicianship

at the same time! 

Emily