AMG Review of Shelter

Tim Griggs
All Music Guide

Gary Chapman is highly underrated as a songwriter/performer. For the most part, the songs on Shelter won't immediately jump out at the listener, but the tracks do grow on you after a few repeated listens. The album opens with an a cappella version of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and closes with the rocking "Gospel Ship." In between are ten tracks that showcase Chapman's fine songwriting and performing abilities. Produced by Michael Omartian, Shelter is not Gary Chapman's best release, but it is still a worthy find.