This is a superior devotional P&W project recorded with class and distinction with the creative Jonathan Gooch at the production helm. With the help of solid musicianship, this is a gem of an album that features new and old repertoire set in the contemporary orchestrated worship-context. Many easy-listening sounds meet in a multi-genre fusion.

I suspect that Helen's deep faith is the essential reason for this album's existence after a long-time gap in releases. With a soundly believable quality in her forceful crystal-clear voice, she delivers an out-of-the-ordinary, lingering excellence. Don't miss it!" PAUL DAVIS

Here we have, arguably, one of the finest voices ever to grace the British pop industry. After a lengthy hiatus the smoky voiced songstress returns with a new set again demonstrating her Messianic Christian faith. Here the veteran again demonstrates her effortless style and virtuosity in such titles as "Bless The Lord Oh My Soul", "What Manner Of Man Is This", "Rivers Of Babylon", "He Giveth More Grace". Want a few facts? Helen Shapiro had sold millions of albums around the world by the age of 16, in more recent decades had 17 years as lead jazz vocalist with the legendary band leader Humphrey Lyttleton, and back in the early '60s, The Beatles first national tour was as her support act. Now, while longevity is not always a virtue in the music world, "What Wondrous Love Is This" is an example of someone who just gets better and better. It's Shapiro's first Christian album in 12 years and is a master-piece; assured, celebratory, constantly surprising. What else? Oh yes, at times poignant, at times theatrical - mostly, a brassy, bluesy jazz-tinged and deeply felt testament to her Jewish roots, full of Biblically-based lyrics and inspired arrangements to bless the soul. I am truly grateful Miss Shapiro's remarkable career is still bearing fruit.