Mission Accomplished
Posted March 16, 2009
By IronJedi,
New label, {L}istener Records, enters the modern praise & worship scene / market with Capture Me; San Diego-based worship leader Joe Henschel’s compelling and mature national debut. The album is grounded by the strength of Henschel’s compositional skills, his emotion-laced vocals and the polished, if somewhat standard, worship band kit. Capture Me deserves a broad audience based on the first two factors alone.
The eight original worship compositions of Capture Me are definitely equal to the recognizable works of the well-known modern worship leaders / recording artists (re. peers Matt Redman and Delirious' Martin Smith). The two (seemingly obligatory) covers that round out the album’s 10 tracks are so seamlessly woven into the flow of the album, it serves to further reinforce Henschel’s abilities as a singer/songwriter.
Though it treads familiar worship territory, Capture Me is nonetheless a first-rate example of a skilled musician and worship leader allowed to unabashedly showcase their devotion and craftsmanship. Fan of Tim Hughes, Charlie Hall, Brenton Brown, Eoghan Heaslip, or the aforementioned Mr. Redman? Then do yourself a favor and snag this modern worship gem.
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