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Kiss the river sees New Frontiers worship pioneer Paul Oakley return to his roots. Now blessed with a great band (Martin Cooper: guitars, Mark Prentice: bass, Matt Leach: drums) the songs on Kiss the river sound more mature and focused than ever before. Recorded in England by Trevor Michael and mixed in the States by Michael and producer Alan Shacklock (The Alarm, Roger Daltry, Phil Keaggy and Phatfish) the 12 tracks ooze quality.
Open cut Jesus Friend of sinners has been featured on many albums but here we have the definitive recording. Youth event, new generation favourite I have come to love You and follow up track High wire showcase the blossoming songwriting partnership Oakley has established with guitarist Martin Cooper. Producer Shacklock’s work with The Alarm, and Oakley’s punk rock roots are much in evidence. The guitars are in your face, only letting up for the intimate title track Kiss the river and the acoustic In the shadow. This is an album about energy, passion and true grit; it will push back the boundaries of appropriate musical styles in worship.
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