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Created To Worship Review

Her powerfully emotive vocals have graced numerous Vineyard recordings over the years and she has provided two solid releases on her own Kindred Joy label. "Created To Worship" is released on the new Floodgate Records, managed by producer Tim Taber, and is Rita Springer's first live output. As with Kate Miner, it could be argued that Ms Springer's passionate vocal style is best suited to a live recording; certainly she gives her all to provide a deep and powerful worship
experience which flows from start to finish, a total time length of 70 minutes plus! Indeed, despite the uniqueness of each artist, it is impossible to avoid other comparisons with Ms Miner; both are connected to Vineyard churches in Southern California, both write their own songs, and both have recently released stunning live material - Kate's being the magnificent "Live From The Strip" event. Yet, of course, while Kate's music is essentially guitar-based, Rita gives a piano-based performance - thus not quite so rock-edged.

Rita's repertoire is most interesting - as well as many of her own God-centred offerings of devotion such as 'Between Your shoulders', 'Fragrant Offering', and 'You are still Holy', (which became a big hit for Kim Hill), this worship leader gives poignant expression to Mike Larson's 'Freedom Reigns' (from Langley Vineyard's Gen X "The Well") and David Ruis' 'No other' as well as, wait for it, Kate Miner's 'Holy Spirit Come'.

This is gorgeous music, ever-flowing and deeply worshipful. Created to worship? This lady certainly was, and after an attentive listen, you'll feel suitably honoured that you were too!

Review by: Tom Lennie - Gold Records USA