Everything In Colour by Ben Cantelon

Reviewed by Brendan O'Regan

Ben has, of course, become one of the most popular worship leaders based in the UK and this, his third album, is well up to standard. The title track has been going around in my head since I gave it a few plays - in a good way! It's one of the best songs on the album - the melody is strong and the lyrics effective, about how faith makes him see the world in colour rather than black and white. Equally impactful is the soft and touching "Love Divine (Purify)", a prayer song all the more effective with its intimate acoustic guitar backing. As with other worship stalwarts like Redman and Hughes, Cantelon has the unerring ability to pen worship songs with catchy melodies and lyrical concepts that can be easily grasped. So undoubtedly there are songs here that will be taken up by the worshipping Church. Personally, I would have preferred lyrics to be a little more unpredictable and edgy, but maybe that's like complaining that ice cream isn't chewy enough. The production, by America's Jason Ingram (Chris Tomlin, One Sonic Society), is generally good, though some might find the wall of sound a little overpowering at times. But for Ben's legion of supporters this is another strong release.