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I find that even among Michael W. Smith fans, this album is overlooked, which is a real shame. It's definitely an 80's album, but its songs are timeless.

The only song I'd heard from this album before I bought it was the last one, Hosanna. Still, it has some great moments on it talking about everything from God forgiving our sin to two great songs about Jesus' return. There are also pure praise songs, songs about relationships, and two instrumental cuts.

Granted, the musical style of the album sets it clearly in the 80's. But it's still a fun album to listen to with great messages. All fans should get this album.

I just ordered this CD to complete my Michael W. Smith collection. After hearing everything he has done before AND after this album, I wasn't expecting this CD to go above and beyond the normal excellence of a Smith production. And some might argue that it doesn't. But somehow I feel that this one is special. I have been a Christian since I can remember and am 18 now, but as I listened to this album for the first time a few days ago, there was a tugging at my soul. Keep in mind I have every other CD of Michael's (excluding the Xmas records), and many of his songs are touching. However, this CD, made in 1984, moved me like nothing before. I have longed to hear a song about Christ's second coming so earnest as "I am Sure". "All I Need To Say" is an extremely sentimental and thought provoking love ballad. The whole album is fantastic and most of it is very praise oriented and up beat. "A Way" is a nice energetic anthiem with great harmony. I think my favorite song might be "I'm Up". The words express the high that we get off of salvation and God's love. This record is truly one of a kind. Buy it and be happy. God Bless Smitty!

Like alot of the other reviews have said, this is one of MWS's best, and yet it is so overlooked. I absolutely love it. Unfortunately my parents lost the cassette years ago, and it is a while since i've heard it. I'm going to buy to hear it again, because it is just great. Maybe the fact that you hardly ever heard of it was part of its allure. It wasn't played to the death. I don't know many people who like it or even know of it. The songs are wonderful, and I as a teenager found a special place in my heart. "I am sure", "Words I Need to Say", "The End of the Book" bring back great memories and are thoughtful, inspiring. If you haven't heard this album - get it!!!

I first listened to this album in the mid-1980s as a teenager. Michael's music touched me in a way that no sermon could ever do. I began to see Christianity not as a set of rigid rules, but as something that could uplift me and make me a better person through positive living. I will forever be grateful to MWS for leading me back to Christ. While I've bought and listened to all of MWS's albums since, none of them has touched me like this album and "Project" did. I've listened to it thousands of times over the years, and I never tire of it. MWS lives the life, and that's reflected in his music. Thank you, Michael, for saving my life and giving me endless hours of pleasure.

Michael W. Smith's second venture was a runaway hit when it was first released over 20 years ago. It was in fact the first album of his I ever heard. What I like best about this CD is that the music is really not all that dated. Sure, there's plenty of 80s-style synthsizer sound on here, but it's never overboard. This album was, for the most part, Michael W. Smith's own creative sound.

The songs are very uplifting and not too rock 'n' roll-ish. This album has appeal for general audiences; not just the youth group ages, but everyone. Therefore, its appeal is timeless. And I highly recommend it.

Michael W. Smith in one of his best albumns in my opinion. Just to tell you my taste range I listen to Michael's older stuff more often than his new music. This albumn takes the music a step softer than project, but the lyrics are more thoughtful. The instrumentals on this albumn are the high point. If you're a longtime MWS fan, missing the synth solos of the 80s or just looking for more material by Smitty I'd reccomend this albumn.

I have listened to MWS since he first hit the music scene. I have very fond memories whenever I think back on the days when this album (2) and his first album (Project) were released. I would listen to them over and over!!! Michael has NEVER matched the greatness of this CD!!! If you're trying to decide which MWS CD to purchase...This is the one....Or should I say '2'....

Great CD with synthesizer sounds and excellent piano (what Michael W. Smith is known for). Excellent for people who like to hear the message of the Gospel as well as enjoy great 80's music.

I consider this sophomore release from Michael W. Smith to be one of his best efforts. A very musical record with lyrics that are spiritually relevant.

I've had this record for 7 years now and though it might appear as simple and non-commercial, it is precisely for those reasons I like it most. In a day and age when most records are aimed at selling the most ("music for the masses", as Martin Gore might say), Michael W. Smith gives us a brillant example of how music can be both enjoyable and simple. Besides, the lyrics are unusually well written, whereas they tend to be lame in other of his songs.