It’s easy to see why Caedmon’s Call developed an intensely loyal following among college-age Christian rock fans during the 1990s. The combo’s mixture of firmly-rooted faith and post-adolescent blues catches the essence of Mid-American young adulthood exceptionally well. 2000’s Long Line Of Leavers attests to the septet’s virtues — the songs here are bright without being saccharine and temper their overall positive attitudes with some nagging doubts. Singer/guitarist Derek Webb’s tunes have a breezy folk-rock feel, especially when he parses the particulars of relationships in “Love Is Different” and “Mistake Of My Life.” Cliff Young’s country-seasoned tenor cries out for spiritual renewal in “Valleys Fill First,” while his wife Danielle cuts through everyday illusions on the jazz-tinged “Masquerade.” Webb’s “Ballad Of San Francisco” closes the album on a jaunty Celtic note. Throughout, the band sticks to mostly acoustic arrangements, playing with the carefree spirit of a summer afternoon jam. Taking detours into personal dilemmas but never losing sight of the Light, Long Line Of Leavers is easy to like and worth repeated savoring.