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   Bigger Than Ourselves - Wideawake

   Oasis of Thirst - Debbie Fortnum

   When Woman Worship 1, 2 & 3

   Kingdom Faith Church, UK

Wideawake is:
Scott Leger
Eddie Willis
Nate Navarro
Steve Rude
Curtis Ryker.

Songs:
  1.  Bigger than ourselves
  2.  Everyday rockstar
  3.  She likes purple
  4.  Better than one
  5.  So simple
  6.  It’s not dead
  7.  Out for the afternoon
  8.  Along the way
  9.  Don’t you remember
10.  Shooting star
11.  Hey John

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  What more novel way to 'take in' the New Year than to attend a rockin' sell-out concert! That's what 800+ folk in Seattle did on Jan 1, 2002, as five-piece band Wideawake (formerly known as Thread) celebrated the release of their new album Bigger Than Ourselves. A popular team obviously, having built acclaim through relentless touring (to 4 countries and 17 states, playing over 300 gigs) and by way of a well-received debut recording.

  Wideawake specialises in a radio-friendly pop-rock genre that is highly infectious. Songs are all new and band-composed and focus on catchy melodies and a relevant lyrical message, dealing with a 'wide variety of human issues and internal struggles'. Problem here is that some of the lyrics are rather cryptic, so require patient and thoughtful interpretation. It's worth the effort, however, for although the Lord is rarely referred to directly, thus maintaining accessibility to non-Christians, the spiritual principles which motivate band members also underlie these songs. Standouts to me include the philosophical charm of the semi-acoustic, laid-back 'Shooting star', and the quirky 'Better than one' ;

'If love is a drug I'm quite sure that we're all addicts cause we can't last long without some
Love is like a gift if you give it you will have it this is why two are better than one'

  While the band has been compared to Jars of Clay and Smalltown Poets, their sound often carries buoyant tones reminiscent of a Brit-rock style; indeed lead singer/songwriter Scott Leger's versatile vocals draw comparisons with Martin Smith (Delirious?) - especially on the final, acoustic 'Hey John', written and sung in memory of a young friend who died age 21.

  This is a fine album from a band whose genuine desire is to communicate 'in a musical language to a people in-between - the hurting, the healed, the doubting, the searching - people just like Wideawake'. This they do through a fresh and honest music medium. The band's melodic tones are sure to impress - they're designed to keep you Wideawake!

Review by tom lennie

When Women Worship 2

Songs:
 1.  My freedom my reason (All my life)
 2.  So freely
 3.  I’ll carry you (On eagles’ wings)
 4.  Take us to the river
 5.  My Jesus my Saviour
 6.  I wonder as I wander
 7.  O Lord our Lord
 8.  So near to me (Jesus)
 9.  Saviour’s day
10. Abba Father
11. Lord I come
12. You’re the Lion of Judah

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When Women Worship 1

Songs:
 1.  Holy River
 2.  God of Glory
 3.  Before the Throne of God Above
 4.  How Deep the Father’s Love
 5.  We Bow Down
 6.  Here is Love
 7.  Lord of the Heavens
 8.  Lay Myself Down
 9.  Our Master, Our Saviour
10. This is My Desire
11. King of Heaven
12. The Lord’s My Shepherd

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Tracks:
  1.  We will clap our hands
  2.  I know the plans
  3.  Fire burns, water flows
  4.  You are called
  5.  As long as I breathe
  6.  A living holy sacrifice
  7.  Sing, creation! Sing!
  8.  By His grace
  9.  You love justice
10.  Refuge
11.  The ruler’s throne
12.  I thirst / I exalt You

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The term 'oasis of thirst' may sound like a contradiction in terms, but Debbie Fortnum knows that 'our satisfaction in Him makes us even more thirsty for Him. In other words, our thirst begets the oasis, but the oasis begets more thirst'. Truly, the deep peace and inexpressible joy of being alive in Christ ring loud and clear from this formidable debut, as does also the singer's insatiable panting after God, her obvious longing for more of Him.

  Hailing from Saskatchewan, Canada - and a great (x4) granddaughter of South African author, pastor and revival preacher Dr. Andrew Murray - Debbie began singing, song-writing and playing piano shortly after receiving Jesus in 1975, at the tender age of five! Over the years she has sung and led worship at countless public functions - her favourite occasion being weddings (she has performed at over 100!). Finally, in 1999, she travelled to Nashville to record this prized collection of self-penned songs, under the production eye of CCM veteran Dick Tunney, who along with wife Melodie (co-founder of First Call) also provides musical support throughout the album.

  Ex-First Call vocalist Marty McCall and woodwind expert Sam Levine make further contribution, and the result is a gorgeously sensitive offering of celebratory pop and inspirational worship gems, comparable perhaps to the seasoned style of Twila Paris. Debbie's mature, clear voice, her passionate expression, and the adorational profundity of the Scripture-based lyrics all combine to produce a varied experience of genuine beauty and spiritual depth. You're sure to return to this Oasis again and again - as you search out the immeasurable riches of our loving Father, and bask in the warmth of His wonderful presence.

Review by tom lennie

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Faith 2000 ( 2 CDs ) $14.95

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Live worship recorded at the annual Faith Conference.
Most songs written by Kingdom Faith Church.
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