Description
Dare to Dream, sub-titled Breath of Heaven, is the fourth solo album by the British singer and songwriter Chris Eaton of Mark Williamson Band fame, independently released on West Lodge in 2008. All tracks produced by Chris Eaton except tracks 1 and 2 co-produced with John Hartley of Phil & John fame, as well as track 3 co-produced with Steve Bishir.
The worshipful songsmith seems to release a major record in every decade. From ’80s debut ‘Vision‘ to the ’90s ‘Wonderful World‘ and now at the end of the noughties, nearly 12 years on from ‘Cruisin’‘, his latest project sees him going in a more worshipful direction on some of the songs. The opening «Jesus Lover Of My Soul» and «I Know That My Redeemer Lives» see Eaton taking older hymn ideas and reworking and modernising them with new melodies and lyrics. The album has a clean pop sound, with some of this produced in his home studio and some in Nashville. In that respect the songs are less artsy than some previous releases and given a little more room to breathe with gentler arrangements. What’s left is Eaton’s undoubted distinctive voice and fantastic songwriting. There are a couple of classics here – «Breath Of Heaven» has become Eaton’s signature song whilst «Lay It Down» was a big hit for Jaci Velasquez. The title track feels like «Wonderful World» part two in its optimism and that’s one of the things that’s always compelling about Eaton. He manages to combine elements of the romantic with an optimistic faith and pull it all together in perfect pop songs. Listening to these songs, it sounds like he’s gone through some kind of spiritual renewal, reflected on songs like «I’ve Known It All Along» and «All I Ever Want For You». The result is an album of songs that I found refreshing and delightful, full of lyrical surprises and encouragement. [Mike Rimmer, Cross Rhythms, March 2009]
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CD tracklist:
01. Jesus, Lover of My Soul – 4:57
02. I Know That My Redeemer Lives – 4:42
03. I Will – 4:32
04. Breath of Heaven – 5:17
05. Dare to Dream – 4:55
06. If It Wasn’t for the Letting Go – 4:30
07. I’ve Known It All Along – 4:00
08. Lay It Down – 3:56
09. All I Ever Want for You – 4:35
10. Alright – 4:37
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