It's a lovely reminder that, idolized as she often is, Amy is a real human, just like the rest of us. The project sounds great. The blend of acoustic, electric, and pedal steel guitars supported by Hammond B-3 organ creates a contemporary college rock atmosphere, although Grant's pop origins are always evident. In interviews, Grant claims to be more honest, to have shared more of herself on Behind The Eyes . This authenticity doesn't always ring true, however.
Grant is also vague about spiritual matters.
But in a post-Christian society, those arms could belong to anyone. Despite such quibbles, this project is a decent beginning at mature expression. By Linda Stonehocker Let's dispel the rumor that Behind the Eyes is Amy Grant's return to the sound and caliber of Lead Me On . I haven't been led too far astray, however, and I'm not bitter. Behind the Eyes is a pleasant enough album, with nice songs and an appealing sound.