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On Now, his fourth release, Greg Long has wrapped his unapologetic faith in his most accessible sound yet. The opener, an upbeat rocker and sure-fire hit entitled "Sufficiency of Grace," makes that quite clear. Buzz-saw guitars cut their way through the melodic chorus as Long sings, "If there is a shadow/ I can't see it/ If this is my cup/ I'll learn to drink it/ If there is a purpose/ You'll reveal it." The beautiful and poignant ballad "In the Waiting" shows a softer, more contemplative side of Long, the man reaching for faith while facing a murky future. Elsewhere, the anthem "We Dream of a Kingdom," complete with children's choir, sounds like something from a Broadway show tune, while "The Gospel" combines an out-of-nowhere funky beat with a very catchy chorus. With the conviction of faith and the voice of Dan Dean (from, of course, Phillips, Craig, and Dean), Greg Long lays another stone in establishing his foundation as a worthwhile Christian artist. --Michael Lyttle