On Venus we meet Joy Williams for the third time. In 2001 she made her debut as a relipop singer, then half of the country duo The Civil Wars and on this CD she shows another side of herself. No gospel, no country, but moody pop. Fans of the 'contemporary Christian rock' from Williams first period can ignore Venus. This also applies to a lesser extent to fans of The Civils Wars, the band with which
… Williams won four Grammy Awards between 2011 and 2014. The songs on Venus are darker and above all more modern. Where her former band excelled at evoking a retro sound with acoustic instruments, this disc sounds almost chilly. The electronics make you long for a warm blanket. Fortunately, Williams' voice often reassures you. Venus is a successful attempt by Joy Williams to surprise her audience. (JE)more
