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 to secular synth-pop listeners as well. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide