The vocals do not always reach out and grab the listener, but are appropriate in context and nicely carry forth the poetic and though-provoking lyrics. Yet another fine addition to an already worthwhile catalog. Rich Mullins is in his finest hour with this, his eighth release. Mullins wrote most of Brother's Keeper with his longtime collaborator, Beaker, and coproduced the album with his band. The result is a record that should become a landmark on Mullins' musical resume'.
Lush melodies wrap around tenfer lyrics that are sometimes heartbreaking in their honesty.
And while Mullins says the album was not writting with a particular theme in mind, the songs clearly portray the struggle of one heart learning how to love. Mullins is the master at imbuing a sense of plave in his music. Brother's Keeper marks a departure, however. While the music is just as delicious, the songs on this record are more radio accessible. Brother's Keeper is one of those rare albums that leaves one wanting more.