Yes, I'll admit... this isn't the BEST praise and worship collection I've heard. In their attempt to stylize some of the songs the songs lost their power. But, some of the arrangements are very good! All of the tracks are studio recordings. And although there are some (very few) tracks that have a modern rock/alt. flavor, there is absolutely no GRUNGE on the whole CD... hehe. Some highlights are "Let It Rise," a Stevie Wonder-esque version of a P&W classic. Has a great groove, we sing this arrangement in our church. "All Things Are Possible," "Come, Now Is The Time," "Open The Eyes of My Heart," and "In the Secret" are great recordings and do not stray far from how we have always heard them. Yes, there are some strange tracks, but I applaud Maranatha for trying to bring some new life to songs that have recorded by everyone! I'm giving this CD five stars, not because it is that good, but to counteract the unfair one star ratings. (I would rate it 3 otherwise).
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