On his third album, John Waller does an impressive job of putting his own personalized spin on modern praise music, and he's also capable of delivering widescreen worship numbers with Scripture-based lyrics and chant-along choruses — the buoyant “Yes” and the atmospheric “Our God Reigns Here” are bold, dramatic statements of faith. “Because God Is Good” — co-written with Third Day’s Mac Powell — combines a big, echoing title phrase with folksy textures in its verses. Waller shows himself capable of more intimate (yet equally reverent) expressions like “Man of the Valley” and “Someone Else’s Story.” A particular standout is “The Marriage Prayer,” an acoustic-centered duet with John’s wife Josee that seems destined to be a wedding day favorite. “Man of the Valley” also deserves notice for its gracefully drawn depiction of human weakness in the everyday world. Waller’s clear, slightly vibrato-tinged vocals capture both a sense of humility and exaltation. If you’re looking for an alternative to worship music excess, As for Me and My House feels like the right destination.
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