Reviewed by Paul Wright

A Cross Rhythms review package arrives through my door. Eagerly I tear it open. Worship songs for the 7-10s?! Help! Let's see... happy, cartoony song-book... yellow plastic cassette... made in Winchester. Oh no! But I stick the tape on to discover that Charlie and his mates do indeed have soul. Not only does this tape contain some fun songs but in between are little bits of squeaky-voiced dialogue which remind me of the Muppet Show. This tape had the same ridiculous credibility. So: if you're a Sunday school teacher, you'll have a chuckle learning the songs, but is it a useful resource? Each song is written simply, usually three or four chords. The arrangements on the tape are obvious enough for a fledgling youth band to copy, but also have plenty of little riffs for a more capable group to get their teeth into. Finally, lend the tape to your kids, and I think they'll be begging you to sing these songs in Sunday School. I always thought Winchester was a sleepy, upper-class town. It seems it has produced one of Christian rock's future icons!

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