Watermark {members Nathan and Christy Nockels have} drawn from the well of their life experiences to show how God is at work in their lives. The Purest Place, the duo's 4th CD, is a soul-drawing drink of life-giving water and a wonderful act of praise to the Lord.
The Purest Place is loaded with delicious melodies, washing keys, arresting bass lines, and lyrics that show such respect, admiration, and pure love for the Lord. The glue here is Christy's vocal. It is quite astonishing, really--incredibly expressive, at once powerful and subdued, aching, and simple. Thoroughly captivating. Add to that Nathan's meticulous production. Always warm, sparkling, crisp, and thoughtful. Never overdone. Take, for instance, "Captivate Us." One guitar, one lead vocal, one harmony voice that is just perfect for the song. Combined with lyrics like "devastate us with your presence," you have a jaw-dropping presentation. Watermark's The Purest Place is a wonderful and memorable listening experience.
Other coverage for this album
The Phantom Tollbooth 2004Reviewed by Brian A. SmithHusband and wife team Nathan and Christy Nockels form the crux of CCM group Watermark. Nathan has recently become better known as a producer in CCM circles (Point of Grace, Matt Redman), and that may or may not be a contributing factor to this album -- he seems to focus on producing a "radio friendly" sound, which he does quite well. Unfortunately, he is almost unheard vocally on The Purest…Similar sounding releases
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