Helen Shapiro has been walking into recording studios and making superb albums since the tender age of 14. She was a pop princess, then a jazz genuis and now she wears yet another hat as part of the newly formed trio known as HEBRON, made up of herself, Chrissy Rodgers and Simon Elman. And to mark their arrival on the musical gospel scene, the have launched their first album entitled 'For Such A Time As This'. Now, the problem that I have had in the past with albums made by some artists (not to mention any names) is that after about the third or fourth track, I used to think 'this track is a bit like the one before - which was like the one before that.' If that has put you off from buying albums in the past, you need have no fear in purchasing this one. First off, all the songs on the album are Bible based, which immediately moves it to the top of my list. But the styles of music are so varied - going from jazz to blues, folk, bluegrass and, of course, Hebraic, giving us all a chance to brush up on that fascinating language, as we sing along with the group (the words are on the sleeve notes). But don't sing too loudly, or too often, or you'll miss hearing the close harmonies that this talenten trio have managed to produce, not to mention the guitars, ukuleles, banjo and bass that they accompany themselves on. Although HEBRON haven't been around for long, they are already making their mark on the Christian music scene, but even more importantly, delivering the Gospel message in a sincere and inspired way that makes an impact without being heavy or religious. Helen will always be a great solo singer, but with the launch of this new album, she has now found a new outlet for her talents, two very gifted performers to work with and a new lease of life. My advice - rush out and get a copy of this inspired piece of artistry and, while you are at it, get one for that friend of yours - you'll have a friend for life! It's exactly what the world of music has been waiting for - for such a time as this!