CD. 1999 s Christiansongs proves to be Joy Electric s most mature and complete artistic statement of their faith. Shedding some of the sugar coating of his previous songs Ronnie Martin presents 11 tunes with universal lyrical appeal and a more complex sound. Christiansongs includes Children of the Lord Lift Up Your Hearts and Make My Life a Prayer which address the state of today s Christianity as well as Disco for a Ride and Synthesized I Want You Synthesized which focus on the lighter side of Martin s musical vision. A must for longtime fans of Joy Electric s message and interesting for secular synth pop listeners as well. ~ Heather Phares Rovi