Review

This guy rocks and from the opening track, 'You Alone,' you'll be tapping your feet in agreement. The production on this record is top of the line as his compelling vocals are textured with a pleasing blend of drum loops, synthesized effects, layered harmonies and some very solid guitar playing.

While much of Brewster's second album delves into the power-pop-rock frontier carved by the likes of Duncan Sheik or Jon Secada, his exceptional guitar playing will never let you forget that there's a guy on this record that can't stop pouring (and playing) his heart out for Jesus. On 'Take Me Higher' the blend of words and music transcends the feeble limitations of our mortal expressions of worship. As Brewster implores:
Take not your Spirit from me
Lord lead me to your peace
My one desire is to be with you
Come cleanse my life
And make me pure
Won't you lift me up in your arms?
Take me higher and draw me closer
and pull me deeper than I've ever been the listener is drawn into a purely spiritual yearning to know more of God and His presence.

With some nods to Steve Morse and Jeff Beck along the way, Brewster never looks back to see if we're keeping up with him until he gets to 'The Power Of Your Love' where things finally settle into a slow burn. The sense of joy and awe for God is thick on this record. From the instrumental strains of 'Amazing Grace' to the tender 'I Cry For You,' you are never allowed to forget the love of God, or Brewster's love for God. While 'You Are My Superstar' and 'Take Me Higher' both have great Top 40 radio potential along the lines of Jars Of Clay or Sixpence, this is an album of worship to God, plain and simple.

When you hear 'Shout To The Lord' transformed into a rock anthem that loses none of the passion of the original, all doubts to Lincoln's motives will be instantly erased. This guy is a worship leader to be reckoned with. 'Live To Worship' does establish an interesting palette for Lincoln's canvas of songs, ranging from modern rock tinged pop, to hand-crafted worship songs of quiet faith and devotion. The results are decidedly pleasing and fans of great, hook-laden modern pop-rock looking for great songs to worship God need look no further than 'Live To Worship'.

Review: Keith Giles