The Ignite festival held at Drewstown House, Co Meath, Republic of Ireland on 25th - 27th August 2006 - Cross Rhythms Review by Aaron Ferris and Joel Neill

After the disappointment that followed my realisation that I'd missed the entire Clay set on Friday night due to pitching tents and partaking in headers and volleys, there was no chance their second set in the side tent would go unreported. The mix in the side tent was crystal clear, a standard that wouldn't falter during the course of the weekend.

The professionalism of Clay is continually evident regardless of venue, and this shone through on Saturday afternoon. James Adamson, Clay's charismatic front man, really drives the band on through their rockier numbers. There is an underlying rhythm to Clay that makes the music so appealing. Solid drumming and masterful bass work form a reliable rhythm section laying a strong foundation to their big sound.

The true test comes when the electrics are set aside and Jamesy does so producing an acoustic to wind the set down, a poignant end. It is a common tragedy that when a Christian band gets a taste of success and a expanding fan base, they compromise in their lyrics and their original goal of explicitly sharing the Gospel with listeners. It is therefore a great encouragement to see a band like Clay, with experience and warranted popularity, still totally uncompromising in their ministry.