Derek Webb knows what he wants to say and isn't afraid to say it. Christian music has always had its prophetic voices - those who were unafraid tell the truth to the church, even when it was sometimes painful to hear, and even speak words of conviction and rebuke, in love. Keith Green was such a man; Steve Camp and Rich Mullins also have spoke in such a role. It seems today that Derek Webb shares a lot of similarities with those men.

The House Show, then, perfectly encapsules where Webb is as an artist today. In trying to tour She Must and Shall Go Free, Webb chose to take the songs into small, "house show" settings of about fifty people. The House Show captures those live experiences. What makes it unique is that the inter-song dialogue is included. While on some records that might be a negative - we've all heard the superfluous, superficial live concert banter - Webb's words actually enhance the listening experience. They are actually small sermons, worth listening to on their own, to tell the truth; in the context of the record they make the proceeding song that much more meaningful.

Musically, the album sounds great. The mix is perfect, and Webb sounds so good live that at times you might swear it's a studio recording. He selects songs from She Must and Shall Go Free as well as his time in Caedmon's Call ("Faith My Eyes").  The House Show, enjoyable as it is, does more than just entertain. It feeds you spiritually as well as convicts. Listen if you dare.