FFH Wide – Open Spaces
Feb 5, 2010 CD Reviews
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FFH
Wide Open Spaces
62 Records
Grade – B+
The latest album from FFH comes three years after their last and it follows a whole lot of life changing circumstances. For starters, after the last FFH release the Deibler family took a sabbatical in South Africa where they worked mentoring worship leaders in the Cape Town area. Then, in the spring of 2007 Jeromy was diagnose with Multiple Sclerosis and they also welcomed their second child into their lives in the mean time.
That is quite a bit of excitement in a short order of time. It is also a lot of potential songs to be shared with their fans. While they were not sure if they would return to the music business, Jeromy kept feeling a pull towards songwriting and the end product is “Wide Open Spaces.”
The “new” FFH then now features Jeromy and Jennifer with a back up band and a scaled down touring schedule. Scaling things back gives them the opportunity to take the children with them on the road, and it will allow them to do fewer shows through out the year.
The new songs speak heavily of relying on God for getting us through tough times. It also speaks of simplicity and solitude in the country-rock title track “Wide Open Spaces.” While the overall album is inspiring and well produced, my favorite songs are those led by Jennifer – particularly “What if Your Best” and “Wide Open Spaces.”
Lastly, I think we can gain a lot from the wisdom of “Jesus Give Me Rest.” As we get tied up in the fast paced life around us it is important to take a step back every now and then and make sure that your spiritual health is strong.
“Wide Open Spaces” is an inspiring project and a welcomed return of FFH.
- Ken W.
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