Reviewed by Chris Webb

Canadian Chris Rademaker and his wife Jody King provide a practically perfect pop performance for their debut album. Opening with more bounce than Tigger, "When We Love" conveys that the love of God is reflected in all love and we all need the heart of God in us. This theme returns later in "Heart Like You". Jodi's vocals cut through loud and clear, singing simple but never trite lyrics full of hope and joy. Not that Love And The Outcome go in for shallow triumphalism. "No Mistaking" speaks of doubts and fears and how sometimes it is not easy to know God's will, so we need to "Ask" for our Father to answer. Some tracks have something of a boy band vibe, but without the syrupy luv sickliness while the powerful driving rhythms from Chris' bass move the songs along. The anthemic single "He Is With Us" is a particular radio-friendly item though "The Story You're Building In Me" is too sentimental and contrived. However, apart from this small hiccup, this album is a musical pleasure.

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