TBC - TBC

Reviewed by Tony Cummings

There are enough musical snobs around, even disappointingly within the field of Christian music, to ensure that some (usually older) music lovers will dismiss this album out of hand as being a contrived confection for those of immature musical tastes. In fact, this is a magnificent album full of catchy arrangements, excellent lead vocals - with Shell, Liz, Laura and Natalie all taking their share of the leads - and an eclectic selection of top songs which cover the requirements of the car stereo, the old school disco and even, on the remixes, dance club land. From the joyful rock opener "Do You Know What It's Like?" with some chunky rock guitar delivered by Max and the infectious "When I Get To Heaven" which is almost old school Tribe complete with disco strings through to the bonus tracks with thebandwithnoname's MC Presha growling out some rap, this is a gem. There is even a hidden track where Shell offers a hard hitting sermon in her delightful Warrington accent ("D'you know what?..."). An album which will convey spiritual truth to thousands.