'Thankfully, not everyone is busy recycling oldies.'

George Luke reviews the latest music albums from Christian music artists Lou Fellingham, Caleb Quaye, Puchi Colon and [dweeb]

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There seems to be an awful lot of reminiscing going on in Christian music circles lately.

First Delirious? bowed out with a live double CD (see April's Tunes); now we have a slew of 'best of' worship compilations being released, from the likes of Graham Kendrick, Matt Redman and Lara Martin.

Lou Fellingham

Thankfully, not everyone is busy recycling oldies. Lou Fellingham for one has two new arrivals in her life: a baby and her latest album Step Into the Light.

E x D-Boy Stu G and Amy Winehouse's drummer Troy Miller join producer Mark Edwards in helping Lou record a handful of beautifully crafted pop songs.

Standout tracks include 'My God Cares', 'Let It Shine' and a re-working of the old hymn 'To God Be the Glory' (all right then; maybe everyone IS recycling oldies!).

• Buy Step into the Light

Caleb Quaye

In the 70s and 80s, Caleb Quaye was one of Britain's most sought-after guitarists; a long-term member of Elton John's band, also known for his work with Hall & Oates.

These days, Caleb is a worship pastor in California. He always was a blues and jazz fan, and those influences come to the fore on his new album Out of the Blue.

As far as smooth jazz albums go, this is one of the finest I've heard in a long while. Caleb's backing band provide nice aural backdrops over which Caleb's guitar swoops, glides and generally thrills. Beautiful stuff.

• Buy Out of the Blue

Puchi Colon

Now for something a bit more tropical. Que No Pare (“don't stop”, if I'm not mistaken) is the latest Spanish-language album from salsa singer Puchi Colon.

Puchi has been flying the flag for real salsa music in the Christian music arena for a good few years now, and this album is the perfect soundtrack to the summer we're having as I write this.

Bobby Cruz (one half of the legendary salsa duo Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz) guests on the song 'Mil Razones', while Puchi's four sons lend their vocals to 'I've Realised'. Puchi's Salsa Praise Band lay down a solid 'ritmo caliente' (or in Gringo-speak, a scorching hot 'riddim') all throughout.

• Buy Que No Pare

[dweeb]

With singalong choruses, catchy hooks and energy by the truckload, [dweeb] have a sure-fire hit on their hands with their new album, Feels Like Dynamite.

The guys' songwriting skills continue to get better and better with each new album. 'We Are the Ones' and 'Give It a Rest' are just brilliant. And I do hope someone starts a campaign to get 'Playing in the Snow' into the charts; it's the definition of the perfect pop single.

Overall, Feels Like Dynamite is a great album. But with no songs about pirates, I'm left feeling a little cheated...

• Buy Feels Like Dynamite

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