Reviewed by Danny McMartin

Coming off the back of a top 10 album Jake has delivered a well-produced release that is able to sit alongside its Christian rock contemporaries. Equipped with a vocal style similar to that of The Black Crows and Nickelback Jake's gritty tones are continually effective on songs which are a healthy balance between more reflective tracks and the energy-packed anthems that could be written for stadia. Hamilton's classic rock edge is overt with openers "Behold God Is Great" followed by "I Love Your Presence". The title track is a piano-based song that gives time to meditate in a more pure worship fashion. The guitars on "Just Beyond The Breaking" are reminiscent of Led Zeppelin's "Babe I'm Going To Leave You". "The Father's Song" continues a stripped back calming trend that would be apt for a soundtrack on your next road trip, echoing "Heavens melody, open up in me, set my heart to see, holy holy", demonstrating the more sincere and central message that Hamilton is inspired to communicate. "Never Let Me Down" is the best place to snap shot 'Beautiful Rider' with its gospel undertones, blues running through its veins and vulnerable vocals while having an overall sense of celebration. Possibly not quite up to the level of his best Jesus Culture recordings, this is still a powerful album from a veteran Christian communicator.

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