When one thinks of Las Vegas, the thought of flashing lights, slot machines ringing and 'Sin City' come to mind. In spite of all of those things, the question is asked can anything good come out of Las Vegas. I would like to let you know that there is a group of saved people known as the Las Vegas Mass Choir that have banded together to cry out loud that Jesus is the true star in Vegas. This 15 set offering has something for every listener from straight forward behind-the-veil worship to foot stomping shouting music.

The first cut 'Affirmation' lead by Min. James Smith, Carolyn McKay Cyrus & Min. Harry Jessie sets the pace for all out worship. The choir lets us know that we are affirmed through the blood of the lamb. The blood medley on this song is comprised of 'There is a fountain filled with blood', 'Just As I Am' and 'What Can Wash Away My Sins' will have any blood-washed believer praising and blessing the God of their salvation.

Hope Luster & Min. Harry Jessie throw down some serious jazzy lead vocals on 'Come On In'. The saxophone is blazing and the cool drive make this an easy song on the listeners ears and heart reminding us to 'lift Him up, higher'.

Next up is 'You Let Me Know' a worship song to Lord like none other I have heard lead by John McConnell & Min. Harry Jessie. This beautiful church ballad will be a favorite among church choirs all across this country with it's repetitive yet meaningful lyrics...'You let me know how much you care, for me Lord you are there.'

'I'm Blessed' begins with a beautiful piano and saxophone intro which is so soothing to the soul and puts your mind in the place to be open to receive what the writer has in store. Hope Luster & Min. James Smith pair up this time as Hope's luscious voice is as sweet as a watermelon on a hot summer day. As sweet as her voice is, she sings with such power and conviction. The listener is reminded that we are blessed to be here in the land of the living.

'Healer' lead by Min. Harry Jessie & Hope Luster team up again with the choir to bring this beautiful ballad to life. The lyrics 'You Won't Leave the Same' confirms the point that God can heal and deliver.

Right behind this comes the cut 'Do You Want to Be Healed' with it's jazzy intro and hard hitting sax solo. The choir comes on strong on this one asking the question how bad do you want your healing and then answering it at the same time by saying, 'God's got enough healing...'

The dynamic duo of Min. Harry Jessie and Hope Luster come back to the forefront on the cut 'Talk to God'. Their jazzy vocals are a beautiful fit while encouraging us to simply talk to Him. For added foundation, the writers of this song throw in their arrangement of the timeless hymn 'Take it to the Lord in Prayer' which fits in beautifully on this song.

'Talk to Me' brings in narration by Min. Michael Trammell and vocals from Min. Rob Owens, Chris Walker and Hope Luster. This song is a song of comfort for each listener as if God himself were singing this song from His own voice to each one of us.

Carolyn McKoy Cyrus returns on the moving cut 'Who Touched Me'. Cyrus sings first in the voice of the Master asking the question, then she turns it around and speaks in the voice of the woman with the issue of blood in response to Jesus. Finally the word comes back to the woman....your sickness is gone away.

'Roof Tearer' the most creative song on this album deals with the story of the man lowered down through the roof of the home that Jesus was in so that he might be healed. Kenneth Small adds his stirring vocals to this story as the intercessor on the man's behalf. You have to hear this beautiful song of faith for yourself.

Next up is 'New Life' lead by the smooth, silky vocals of Aretha Harden. Singing from the depths of her soul, she proclaims that 'I'm no longer the same.' Any blood-washed believer will easily identify with the writer of this song when the lyrics, 'No more bondage, no more chains' ring through the moving chorus.

To add some flavor to this already diverse cd, Las Vegas Mass throws in their own 'LVM - Christmas Medley' to the mix. As the choir along with Min. James Smith & Min. Robert Owens revive the classic Christmas favorites 'Silent Night' and 'O Come Let Us Adore Him'. With the beautiful and peaceful pianos solo on these songs, the listener can visualize chestnuts roasting on an open fire and snow falling while loved ones are gathered around a warm fireplace thinking about the real meaning of the holiday season.

Reprises of 'I'm Blessed' & 'Affirmation' along with the extended version of 'I'm Blessed' round out this power packed offering from Las Vegas Mass.

I give this 4 out of 5 stars.