HighWay Band CD

CD Review: written by Tom Lemmie, Gold Records USA

TRUST
music from
The Highway Community
Mountain View, California
www.highway.org

Some incredible worship sounds are emerging from the Golden State these days! The Highway Community began as an alternative service within Los Altos First Baptist Church back in '93 and now runs as an independent church plant. Project co-founder John Riemenschnitter leads worship and also co-ordinates the Community's successful small groups strategy.

The 16 tracks that make up this outstanding output (yep 16 cuts and a full 1 hour 16 mins listening!) combine some chunky roots-rock praise with equally intense moments of semi-acoustic charm. Song selection too is a delightful blend - having built up a strong repertoire over the years, John's creative eight-song set (two co-written by lead guitarist/drummer and producer Kevin Marks) fits most ably alongside tunes penned by the likes of Prosch, Ruis and David Crowder.

This is accomplished stuff! With so much to choose from - and all so darn good - selecting 'highlights' is purely subjective, though I'm especially drawn to the emotive challenge of 'The elusive freedom' and the adoration of 'Psalm 84'. Trust delivers stirring, accessible Gen-x worship that rings with sincerity and depth. I love it.

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