Reviewed by Andy Cooper

If you think Raze are just an American clone of the World Wide Message Tribe, but without their creative cutting edge, it's time to change your preconceptions! Zarc Porter co-wrote five of the songs and co-produced two, but Raze now have a clear identity of their own, standing stylistically somewhere in-between TLC, Another Level and Basement Jaxx. This, their second full-length album, features a good variety of styles, grooves and tempos, all with strong arrangements, funky R&B/Dance programming and brilliant vocals and raps. This is everything you need from a Christian album: quality production; great tunes; up to date style; evangelistic and worshipful lyrics, and plenty of musical talent! The only fault is, four of the tunes (out of thirteen) have been heard before on other Raze releases, though "Brighter Day" and "Shouldn't It Be Me" now sound significantly better than they used to!

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