Noted for some beautiful live recordings (esp 'Home&Away' with Clive Gregson, Christine here delivers an astonishing studio album. Her voice is as thrilling as ever - be prepared for goosebumps - and is used on great set of songs. Her version of 'The Whole Night Sky' wipes the floor with the Bruce Cockburn original. Christine gets better support on this LP from her musicians, with outstanding contributions from Richard Thompson, BJ Cole and John Surman.While there are many great tracks, a stand out is the cover of Tom Wait's 'Dirt in the Ground'; tougher than most of Christine's material, but attacked in searing fashion by her and BJ Cole. Breathtaking.Strongly Recommended