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Cathy BurtonWith her latest album, south-coast-based singer-songwriter Cathy Burton displays a considerable shift of focus. The songs here are more worship-focussed with explicit lyrics and choruses that wouldn’t be out of place at Soul Survivor or New Day.

Muscially, there is a solid pop-rock thread running throughout the album, veering occasionally in American Idol territory, but generally fitting well into the current mainstream contemporary worship genre, reminding me of Phatfish in their softer moments.

Standout tracks for me included Redeemer (that I may suggest introducing into our reportoire at Church), the Delirious-esqe Songs of Healing and the joyful I Will Choose.

A solid album that deserves exposure as a great worship resource for many churches.

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Below is a streaming full audio version of the interview with Martin Smith.

You can download the interview as an MP3 here or read the interviews: part 1 and part 2

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Music Review: Wow Hits 2010

November 30, 2009

Wow Hits 2010
Various Artists £14.99

I came to this album as someone who only has a few Contemporary Christian Music albums on my iPOD (Rich Mullins, Adam Again and The Lost Dogs if you must know). As such, the only artists on this generous double CD package that meant anything to me were those who had [...]

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Martin Smith interview part 2: looking forward

November 22, 2009

We continue our interview with Martin Smith. For part 1 click here.
Everything Christian: You managed to bridge the gap between worship and performance. Was a conscious decision?
Martin Smith: I think it has been instinctive. It is who we are, it is who I am as a person. I love being in the presence of God, [...]

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What you missed this week …

November 19, 2009

Interview with Martin Smith, part 1 – look back at his time with Delirious
Gerard Kelly on Twitter as a Spiritual Discipline
Send the Light, Wesley Owen and Authentic Publishing put up for sale.
Book review – G P Taylor: Doppleganger Chronicles

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Martin Smith interview part 1: Looking Back

November 12, 2009

In part one of this two-part interview, former Delirious front-man Martin Smith reflects on his time with Delirious?
Everything Christian: How would you look back on your ministry so far?

Martin Smith: Wow – that’s a big question! I think with a sense of happiness and fulfilment; but it’s not the end, it’s the beginning in a [...]

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Album review – Trent: Burn Bright

September 16, 2009

Trent, for the uninitiated, are the resident worship ministry from Trent Vineyard in Nottingham. They also have quite a following at New Wine, and were the resident worship band at Venue 2 this year (for at least one of the weeks). Their brand of contemporary pop/rock played with the precision of a chart outfit appeals [...]

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