Perhaps the most talked about release on the "youth worship" scene has been Reward, a project shared by worship leaders Tim Hughes and Martyn Layzell, which brings in a star studded cast of backing musicians including Mal Pope (vocals), Phil Barker (Iona, bass) and Terl Bryant (percussion). Given the absence of new Matt Redman releases this year, the project will be a hit with any Redman fan. The sound is fresh and there are some good songs, including Hughes' "My Jesus, My Lifeline," which is already widely used. But it doesn't move far from the formula which has seen Soul Survivor's worship music become so popular, which is a shame as it would be nice to hear a little more diversity from that camp.
Similar sounding releases
2000Matt RedmanThe Father's Song
2000U2All That You Can't Leave Behind
2004Scott MurrayStutter
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1997Carolyn ArendsFeel Free
1995Chris LizotteHuman Kind
