The Punchbunch as the liner notes calls them are very definitely influenced by the late and great Jimi Hendrix and are at their best when they follow that style. Their slower songs, though lyrically touching, don't bring the best out of the vocalist. Truly enjoyable on the other hand are blues rock styles of "Desert Valley" and "Give Love" which admonishes us to love one another rightly.
They even include a song about a Foxy Lady called, "My Sister."
She looks like any of us, but something shines through
It comes from her heart, her beauty inside
And when you ask her, why she's so happy
She simply answers, I've been saved by Christ
With a unique sound in Christian music, Punches of Joy has the potential to bring smiles to listeners for a long time.
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