Reviewed by Tim Holden

This came out in 2008 but only now has Cross Rhythms got its hands on a copy. Stephanie's debut outing heads straight for the somewhat crowded teen pop/rock market and manages to hold its head up high. Her voice suits the fast tempo rock numbers without the shouty edge that is so common and manages the ballads admirably as well. Stephanie's songwriting has its heart on its sleeve and it is quite obvious that these songs come from the heart. There is a nice mix of teen angst ("Beauty"), real life ("First Words" and "What If I Make A Mistake") and worship ("You Alone") all delivered with slick production and catchy arrangements. It is very easy to find similarities with all sorts of artists in this field, from Pink through Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson to Rebecca St James, but Stephanie comes out as herself, not a clone, and delivers some great teen pop/rock with loads of spiritual depth. A very refreshing change.

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