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Fernando Ortega / Myrrh Records

 

When Dove Award-winning inspirational artist, Fernando Ortega, was out on tour last year, his thoughts often turned toward Home—to both his place of residence and his new album of the same title. The result is a radio-friendly CD filled with eleven examples of Ortega’s warmth and talent.

The first attention-grabber here is “This Good Day,” a lilting song of praise Ortega recorded with a live band in the studio. “Old Girl” is also memorable. This is a quiet, sobering song about homelessness that’s sung softly over equally gentle acoustic stylings. Other intriguing melodies included on Home are the peaceful, piano-and-voices-only arrangement of the classic hymn, “Pass Me Not,” the prancing, upbeat “Virginia Rose,” and “On the Line”—an eye-opening glimpse at the experience of many elderly people.

As before, fans of Ortega’s inspirational style will certainly enjoy this new trip Home. Look for this album to appeal especially to folks in the 30- to 60-year-old age range.

 

—Mike Nappa

FAMILYFANS RATING: B

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