
From the first driving acoustic blues rock "Sign Came Through a Window," Keaggy's relaxed, rhythmic songwriting is all over this disc, and his smooth, always Beatle-like voice comes from around the corner, reminding the listener of the man's past work. Often lauded as one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived, such playing is apparent in songs like the acoustic Celtic-flavored Beneath the Blood-Stained Lintel. "Under the Grace" is likely a get-Phil-on-the-radio song, as it's a mellow JPM from the first CCM note. The Celtic tendencies continue with "Above All Things," which I can rightfully compliment as similar to Rich Mullins' work. "Chase the bad away" is the other near-rocker here, as the guitars are actually electric, but the best musicians know that loudness and technical proficiency isn't as necessary as music that just plain sounds cool, and Keaggy delivers with this track.