Judicious use of Hammond organ chords and wah-wahed guitars accentuate this impressive sophomore project by Thom Shumate. Given that Shumate, interestingly, is a minister with a Nashville inner-city mission called Cottage Cover as well as a musician, it is no wonder that real ministry and life experiences are evidenced in his lyrics which demonstrate his ministering heart. Maybe that's part of what helps this release avoid the cheesy so common to Nashville music. The songs here all sound fresh, though one progressive folk rock tune reminds me of The Eagles. Add an impressive array of guest vocalists, including Susan Ashton, Lisa Bevil, Aaron Benward, and Erin O'Donnell, and fans of inspirational music have a winner here.
3.5 tocks
