Album review by David Street, Cross Rhythms

“There is a revolution fast shaping youth culture! The !Audacious revolution is comprised of a generation of young people who are bold, fearless, cheeky, daring, dangerous, unrestrained by convention, spirited and original.” Take these words from Glyn Barrett, leader of !Audacious, add keys, drums, crank up the overdriven guitars, shake vigorously and stand back as ‘Revolution’ explodes from your speakers with more “Wake Up!” than 20 cans of Red Bull.

Wesley pioneered a worship revolution because he saw a need to create a vehicle, a style, an accessible way for people to connect to God in music. With the same musical brief for today’s youth culture, this Revolution’s message is loud and clear. “It’s our turn now, to make you famous, it’s our turn now, to make you known,” proclaims track 11. These tunes are full on and fully loaded with “crunching” guitar riffs and a demanding cry to worship.

If Hillsongs United and Planet Shakers are in your top 10 then make some space for !Audacious ‘cos if this debut album is anything to go by, the sound from Audacious is only going to get louder.