Reviewed by Steve Norman

Armed with a firebrand of guitar hooks and entrancing vocals, Candlefuse - a young band from Alabama - offer guitar-driven yet melodic rock which will appeal to a largely diverse audience of all ages. Working with Dove Award winning producer Barry Blair (Audio Adrenaline, Bleach), 'Never Go Unheard' hit the US shops in October. The album features 10 beautifully-crafted tracks that speak of eternal truths relevant for today. 'Never Go Unheard' is not just for Christians, but for anyone who wants to hear music that is written with a purpose and played with a passion. Plenty of adjectives can be used to describe the powerful sound on this set, but it's best just to let the music talk for itself. The frantic rock of "Turn Around" issues a fresh challenge to listeners while the melodic offering of "Echoes Of Words" delivers a clear message about the power of the tongue. They even do a credible cover of Vineyard UK's "Hungary" which though not quite up there with the marvellous original, is still quality rock praise.

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