The self titled album With Praise  is not an effort; it is a wow accomplishment from this mixed four member contemporary Christian vocal group (Amanda Escalante, Randy Bills, Kevin Straine, Deanne Knipschild) based in California. The project is consistently riveting from cuts 1 through 11.

Songwriter Joseph Tuburan, is worth every last cent of the acclaim he has received courtesy the Gospel Music Association. Indisputable class.

The work is launched with the strong, convincing delivery of an original: “I’m a soldier.” The adrenalin rush captured in “Joy,” is followed by the contrasting “Thank You,” with its profound and contemplative tone. However, “Lamb of God,” cut number six, is the one that has the most haunting effect on this reviewer. I keep coming back for more… “for You alone are the Ancient of Days, for you alone are worthy of my praise…”

It must be noted that the group has since released an album of patriotic songs, and a With Praise: Hymns CD. To order their music  click here.

With Praise