Reviewed by Alan & Angeline Chesters

There's only a certain amount of time to do justice to a review and as I approach the deadline I hear on UCB what may be the most played track by Aaron and Jeoffrey Benward, "He Is", in which the various names of God are taken from the books of the Bible. I'm not properly familiar with what AJ have done before but this is a polished album, using two producers, mainly Paul Mills but also Mark Hammond, and several writers, mainly Jeff Silvey and Lowell Alexander. The opportunity to hear AJ at some length conjures shades of Russ Taff and Steven Curtis Chapman. The album rocks in with the title track and contains a variety of pace and style. Lyrically, it lays out positive reflections on the Christian life, especially in the trials, with themes such as making it count ("Leave A Legacy") and being ready ("Unexpected Guest"). Perhaps my favourite track is "Jericho Faith" ("makes the walls come down"). Can I add that Jeoffrey completes his thanks with "And to Christian radio - the true pioneers of Christian music - for all you do, thank you."

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