Last week, songwriter, musician and worship leader Brian Doerksen passed away after a battle with cancer. This Canadian artist was an early pioneer of the "modern worship" music, recording live worship services and doing them in a modern rock/pop style. He was a featured worship leader on most Vineyard Music releases throughout from the mid-'80s through the 2000s and songs like "Refiner's Fire" and "Faithful One" are well-known in some church circles. Released 20 years ago this coming November, this is his fourth album after leaving Vineyard Music, who often didn't clearly label the artists performing on each album. This is an interesting studio album, a mix of new and old songs from this experienced musician and songwriter. Some songs like "Light The Fire Again" are older but reworked a bit with a bit more speed and a key change/reprise to it. "Change Me On The Inside" features guest vocals from Joseph Williams, lead singer of rock band Toto in the mid-to-late '80s, and that definitely sounds a bit throwback because of that. I also like a choral intro to the title track and there's even a reprise of it halfway through the album. For some reason, the "Anniversary Edition" on streaming is missing a few tracks from the 2006 CD version I have, but the best tracks are still there to remember this pioneer of modern church music.

Release Year: 2006
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