Years of hearing label publicists’ over-heated descriptions of artists and albums make one a little numb to hype. A quick run through Rachael Lampa’s debut proves, however, that placing her voice in Celine Dion and Mariah Carey company is fully justified. Lampa’s voice also recalls Jaci Velasquez, except with a broader range which she scales like a mountain goat. In a good way.

The Middle Eastern-flavored "Day of Freedom" and the breakout first single, the Spanish guitar-laced title cut, begin the festivities, both giving Lampa ample opportunity to sing. Several ballads, equally suited to her voice, include the black gospel "Blessed" and "Always Be My Home," which co-producer Brent Bourgeois infuses with the same sonic grandness he created on the Streams project.

The up-tempo tracks, clearly courting a younger audience, aren’t so well-executed, but given the quality of the rest of the album, they’re forgivable. Lampa’s debut is perhaps the best alternative Christian music has produced to those general market divas. Did I mention she’s only 15?