Reviewed by Paul Knab

You have to wonder how much has moved on in over 25 years. Although there is massively more technology available and greater sophistication in getting any sound you want, in essence this album can be compared to early Christian recording artists 2nd Chapter Of Acts and Jamie Owens. Perhaps it's the old proverbial of trying to find a new style but ending up as same old same old. Prelude are Amanda, Rachel and Kara, a group of old high school friends who have stuck together and now fulfilled their dream by cutting a pop CD with Amanda's daddy, legendary producer Michael Omartian, being the helmsman. Vocals and interwoven harmonies are the obvious strength of this album with a couple of likeable pop tracks but there's nothing fresh or new to make this stand out from the masses. There are some pleasant moments with airy and breathy vocals, as in the title track but there are far better pop albums around. The slick production shows off some beautiful piano playing but overall there's no real identity, particularly when the girls attempt a more up beat R&B track and trip at the first hurdle. Some of the material is written by the girls but they have no great depth and show near writer's block on "Numbers" and "Green".

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