Whiteheart Additional musicians Billboard magazine gave Redemption a Spotlight review saying that the album "takes an unflinching look at life and relationships but still offers hope and encouragement in some of the most moving lyrics Gersmehl and Smiley have ever written.

Redemption is the central theme, but the album covers a lot of emotional territory, with Florian's evocative lead vocals bringing passion and verve to such songs as 'Man Overboard,' 'Honestly,' 'Fall on Me,' 'The Vine' and 'Jesus.'

"[7] Paddy Hudspith of Cross Rhythms rated Redemption 9 out of 10 saying that the album presented "the band as a trio for the first time; songwriting founder members Mark Gersmehl (keyboards, vocals) and Billy Smiley (guitars) and long time vocalist Rick Florian are joined by session musicians on an album which successfully melds together two traditions of White Heart's distinctive sound, capturing the best of their 'Tales Of Wonder' era pop rock and developing the latter day acoustic flavourings and rawer guitar workouts.

Gersmehl and Smiley are back in full production control, having learned some lessons from Ken Scott who oversaw Inside's simpler, punchier direction.

Don't be fooled by the boys' radical image change, either - long hair is out; crew cuts and beards are in - but this is no desperate plot to grab a few Jars Of Clay/Third Day fans.