By Surprise, Compact Disc [CD]

Joy Williams exhibits the 'joy of the Lord' in all that she does. Now, with the release of her sophomore album, Joy 'takes it up a notch.' Taking an active role in the musical direction and production process as well as contributing multiple cuts as a songwriter, Joy is the dominating creative force on this new album. The result is a fresh pop sound reminiscent of mainstream artists such as Natalie Imbruglia, Nelly Furtado and Sheryl Crow. Joy challenges listeners lyrically in the song 'Surrender' to daily give every area of their lives to God as they walk in the light of His love. The song 'Desperate' urges us to depend on God for everything in life. Another highlight is the thought-provoking song 'I Wonder' that asks how God could love us so much that He would actually die for us.