When Heaven Comes Down (2003)
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Produced by Richard Lacy of Eden’s Bridge, Joe’s fourth album draws heavily on folk influences. The theme of the album is one of yearning for God to touch and change our society with His healing love and power. Released in 2003.
Review
“Gaining an NFN “Album of the Month” award for his last release, Joe was on a hiding to nothing with his follow up. And, while this new release never quite reaches the same dizzy heights of “Eye of the Storm”, it’s still a good album. Joe says that the central theme of the album is one of yearning for God to touch and change our society with His healing love and power. Certainly, the lyrics of all the songs do convey that feeling. The more progressive opening number told me straight away that this wasn’t simply just another album, rather, one that’s been prayed about, over and over again. Joe has a great voice and I love it when it’s in full flow, like on “This Is What I Love About You”. There’s a few more quieter songs this time round and mid-album “At the Cross” and “To Be Touched By Jesus” show Joe in meditative thought, while “At the Cross” falls a little flat. “Fresh Fire” asks for a personal renewal, and the 9 minute “God Of Love…” gives a full sense of being one with the Lord.” 8/10. (February 2004)