Newfrontiers - Newfrontiers 2005: The Power Of The Cross

Published Sunday 21st October 2007
Newfrontiers - Newfrontiers 2005: The Power Of The Cross
Newfrontiers - Newfrontiers 2005: The Power Of The Cross

STYLE: Pop
RATING 6 6 6 6 6 6
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 13851-10394
LABEL: Kingsway KMCD2659
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RELEASE DATE: 2005-09-23
RRP: £12.99

Reviewed by Tony Cummings

Live worship albums often stand or fall by the quality and quantity of new songs they introduce to the worshipping churches. Unfortunately, this 2005 release, although expertly recorded and produced by Paul Burton at the Brighton Centre and featuring top name worship leaders Stuart Townend, Kate Simmons and Louise Fellingham, has too many over familiar songs to take it beyond the memento-for-people-at-the-event category. Bags of atmosphere, excellent guitar work from Dan Wheeler and some strong vocals but we could really do without these versions of Tomlin's "How Great Is Our God", Redman's "Dancing Generation", Story's "Indescribable" and Simmonds' "I'm Grateful".

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Reader Comments

Posted by Michael in Newcastle upon Tyne @ 13:31 on Apr 17 2008

Unfortunately, Tony Cummings review of this album is 3 years late and consequently he has unfairly criticsed Newfrontiers for not introducing enough new worship tunes into the church. Actually, besides Lord Im Grateful every song on this album was new in 2004/2005 and the musicmanship of the album is above most others. The strong vocals from Stuart, Kate, Evan and Lou reflect the vibrant atmosphere of this annual event which sees many gathered in the presence of God. The quality of the Phatfish band and the production by Paul Burton make this an oustanding album and I will have to disagree with Tony on his review!



Posted by Jonathan Woodridge in East Sussex @ 12:23 on Feb 15 2006

This is the lastest offering from the New Frontiers worship team called 'The Power Of The Cross' recorded in the Brighton Centre with 5000 delegates. The worship leaders featured are Stuart Townend, Kate Simmonds, Lousie Fellingham (lead singer of Phatfish) and South Africian Evan Rogers. The standard of musicianship is superb and the selection of material is excellent. This is a great live worship album with a selection of fresh new songs that lift the listener into glorious worship.



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