Reviewed by Stephen Luff

This album from the Parachute Records band Magnify won the Best Christian/Gospel Album at the New Zealand music awards, and it only takes one listen to see why, as you become absorbed onto into a heady mix of U2/Delirious? sounds which permeate the CD. Magnify consist of husband and wife Ric and Marissa along with Lopu on bass and Andy on guitar. One of the album's strengths is the songwriting which overflows with - dare I say - wonder and worship, which is conveyed by Ric's rich lead vocals .A fine example of this is "Blown Away", which also features rapping from guest Brad Dring which has that essential jaw dropping moment that all albums should have by law! This album deserves to gain international recognition and with a new album due out late 2006, Magnify are clearly a band to keep an eye on.

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