Reviewed by Carl Grimsditch

Recorded live in Pete and Nicki's church in Chelmsford there is plenty of congregational atmosphere, although the clapping and "whoop whoop" noises from the congregation in "Your Kingdom Come" are an acquired taste. The song "Set Me On Fire" is reminiscent of Coldplay's "Clocks" during the introduction and then turns into a powerful, funky song with a punchy bass line which drives the song forward. The recording in places is rather variable, probably due to the nature of live recording so that on "There Is Power In The Name" the chorus sounds slightly muddy and its hard to discern all the instruments in the mix. The songwriting is competent though there weren't any standout tracks that burn themselves on your heart. The record contains a second disc with extended versions of some of the songs from the album, these are heavy on instrumental breaks, vamping and gaps to reflect or meditate. All in all, a reasonable set though one unlikely to make much impact beyond Chelmsford.

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