Scott and Christine Denté, a.k.a. Out of the Grey, waste no time in announcing their second album, The Shape Of Grace. The album starts with an energetic pop "Steady Me" that grabs your attention and sets you up for the rest of this excellent album. This is not one to have in the background, it tends to grab your attention.
In contrast to their debut album, The Shape Of Grace features some stronger bass lines, janglier guitars, and more lush, airy vocals by Christine. Their folk influences are still noticeable, but the album certainly leans more toward the pop side than their first. The entire album is richer than their first, with subtle use of a wide assortment of instruments from saxophone to recorder to every type of percussion imaginable.
Lyrically, we see similar work to their first. A love song from husband to wife ("To Keep Love Alive"), a song appreciating God's hold on us ("Nothing's Gonna Keep Me From You"), a reminder to keep from hindering others from finding heaven ("The Door of Heaven"), these are all intriguing, well written songs. Probably the most touching is "Dear Marianne" to an old friend, wondering where she is.
Out of the Grey's sophomore effort is a giant step for them a little more towards the pop than before, but not forgetting the acoustic guitar rhythms. Charlie Peacock has continued his work with Out of the Grey, and helped them reach this next plateau.
If you liked their first, you should enjoy this one as well. If you haven't heard them before and you like pop music with lots of acoustic guitar and great vocals, try out this one.
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