When the group's streak of 26 consecutive number-ones hits ended with 2004's
"I Choose You,"
the notable women's quartet didn't make major revisions to their sound. They did, however, embellish their harmonic
adult contemporary
with elements of
country pop
. The twangy
"Any Way"
and title track bring to mind the
Dixie Chicks
or
Martina McBride
. The group once again benefited from contributions by some of
contemporary Christian music
's most seasoned songwriters, including
Nichole Nordeman
,
Jason Ingram
, and
Scott Krippayne
. Laced together with the group's trademark vocals,
How You Live
shows the ladies securely and steadfastly doing what they do best. ~ Jared Johnson