Musically, this is another step forward: great guitar work, great songs, an extended guitar jam on "Happy," and impossible decorative riffs on "Cherish the Moment." Still, there are a few difficult moments lyrically: "Make a Change" is didactic to the point of banality; this would have been a great instrumental. "Nobody's Playgirl Now" has a lingerie commercial quality about it that, though perhaps appropriate for the lyrics, leaves a bad taste in one's mouth. Otherwise, it's a very strong release, with a nice rhythmic lyrical playfulness on "Train to Glory." The highlight of the record is the title track with its tricky rhythms -- a nice shuffle feel -- and Keaggy really belting it out vocally. All in all, this record is less dated in sound than his previous efforts and less preachy (with the exception of "Make a Change"). The lyrics are still very Christian, but with more personal expressions than otherwise.
Phil Keaggy
Play Thru Me
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AllMusic Review by Mark Allender
Track Listing
| Title/Composer | Performer | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4:01 | ||||
| 2 | 4:58 | ||||
| 3 | 5:17 | ||||
| 4 | 3:27 | ||||
| 5 | 3:31 | ||||
| 6 | 4:02 | ||||
| 7 | 5:49 | ||||
| 8 | 4:33 | ||||
| 9 | 5:25 | ||||
| 10 | 5:25 | ||||
| 11 | 5:25 | ||||
| 12 | 5:25 |
