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Produced by: Donna M. Beauvais
Label: Independant
Website: http://www.Verticalpraise.com

Vertical Praise starts off their new record with the title cut "God's Got A Plan," a song which holds much significance for the group. Reading their bio, you realize that God has been planning Vertical Praise for quite some time. Though the song felt a little choppy to me, as if perhaps the group wasn't quite comfortable with the timing, I still enjoyed the music and the message. Holly beautifully presents "That's How the Blood of Jesus Saves," the second cut on the album. Up next Eddie is featured singing "Audience Of One." This song is a powerful ballad that really says what Vertical Praise is all about. However, for me, it seemed to lack a certain level of emotion in the vocals. One which I know the group is capable of producing as I have seen them in live concert.

The record seemed to get a solid footing after that, and I was nothing but impressed. An enjoyable rendition of the Daryl Williams' song "Too Late For Lazarus" follows in great style, keeping your toes a tappin' and your hands a clappin'. The guys share solo spots on "Our Daily Bread", another song penned by the talented Daryl Williams. A smooth track with some bluegrass undertones, it's an easy listen. Holly shows off her vocal range on the faith building number entitled "Stronger." Tony follows behind her crooning "God Can," a novelty type of tune with a heartfelt message. This song also has some fancy piano playing done by David Huntsinger that everyone should enjoy.

"His Life For Mine" made popular by the Talley Trio, was a smart song choice for Vertical Praise. Holly does a great job interpreting the emotional lyrics. I think the group's harmony is the tightest on this tune, and was one of my favorite cuts by far. "Nothing's Too Hard For God," you may recognize from the Jody Brown Indian Family. It's one of my favorites in SG right now, and Vertical Praise did a great job with it. The final cut on the record is "Never Count The Ways." A moving lyric written by Twila McBride LaBar and Donna Beauvais, it's the biggest song on the project and finished off the album on the right note. It was my favorite on the album, and I'm sure you'll enjoy and be ministered to by it. Donna Beauvais also produced this record. She's making big waves in the industry with her dynamite vocal producing skills.

Song selection, vocal production and ministry quality make this a solid album. The record was very well balanced, and didn't have any tracks that made me want to skip ahead. Vertical Praise really put their best foot forward on this one. Being their sophomore project, you can see a lot of growth in the group already, leaving you in anticipation of the next record.

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