Reviewed by Matt McChlery

Hailing from the Swansea Valley in Wales, the multi-talented Andrew Griffiths releases his new album 'Big Bangs & Monkeys'. Andrew is a composer, producer and musician, playing a dazzling variety of instruments. As a result nearly every instrument on the album is played by Andrew including: flugel horn, alto sax, cello and the penny whistle. A strong Christian message is conveyed in creative ways in all the songs on this 2009 album with a variety of musical styles in evidence. The rousing orchestral track that reminds me of a movie soundtrack is "Three Days" which is a stirring song about the resurrection of Jesus. The tone changes with "The One Who Made The Stars" which is an upbeat sing-along number that brings to mind the Beatles' "Yellow Submarine". Quieter, more intimate tracks are also in evidence in songs such as "As If I'd Never Sinned". The 12 tracks of this CD are certainly diverse and varied which make it difficult to classify into any one genre. However, I believe their variety is a good reflection of the vastly talented man who wrote them.

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