Mark Roach

“Every Reason Why”

Myrrh Records

11 tracks @ 45:20

Grade - A

            I really like this debut of modern worship music.  Fans of Chris Tomlin will want to check this one out.  Roach’s songs have been featured at Women of Faith conferences and worship team CD “Amazing Freedom.”

            As for his music, Roach says his calling is to be a resource for the church.  “I want my music to create an atmosphere that is conducive to that two-way communication between congregation and God.”

            “A Thousand Hallelujahs,” “Surrounded,” and “As Long As I Have You,” are all very good tracks.  The latter has the lyrics “Let the earth beneath me tremble. . .I can face it all as long as I have you.”

            “Amazing” is another very nice reworking of “Amazing Grace,” with some new verses and a new chorus.

            Roach does an excellent job with the traditional “It Is Well.”  I wish I knew who the female singer is on this track.

            “Every Reason Why” is produced by Nathan Nockels.  The enhanced CD features MediaShout files, chord charts, editorial features and more.

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Rob S.