1993 marks a change for Watson: the hair is short, the beard is gone, and the voice has become pre-eminent in the music. I see this album as a sort of milestone for Watson. After so many years in the business, it may be hard to label one release as a milestone, but this album reflects beauty, both lyrically and musically. Gone are the rocky guitar riffs, the driving beats, and present is the voice that recently toured with the Young Messiah Tour.
The core of this album focuses on hard times in the life of a believer, as well as moving Christians out of their comfort zone. The title track introduces the listener to the concept that a rough and rocky road of trials and tribulations that can lead to a beautiful place where you can truly meet God. The theme is continued in "Walk In The Dark" and "Hard Times," where Watson gently reminds that Jesus must be first in our life, so when darkness and trouble come we won't be shaken.
An abrupt jolt appears in "Say What You Say" when Watson warns the listener to say what we say out of love and compassion for the lost, or we will be hypocrites. Other topics are old friendships, our predisposition to think we can totally understand God, and the fact that a truly godly husband simply wants to reflect Jesus for his wife.
At first, I was taken aback by the toned-down approach of the music, but after two listen-throughs, I found myself loving the music and, more importantly, the message. If you have never heard Watson and are in need of some comforting music, aimed at soothing trials and tribulations by instilling hope in God, then this release is for you.
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