Rating: 5 starsProducers: Martin Cook & Jeff CollinsLabel: Horizon RecordsWebsite: www.theinspirations.com*This project was purchased directly from the artist. This detail had no bearing on the final rating.The Inspirations are a group that has carved a unique niche and developed a consistent sound in its history in Southern Gospel music. (Think the Dixie Echoes.) Before this project was record...
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Yes, folks, I am still here! The day-to-day stuff has all seemed to catch up at once, so I haven't had time to do much of anything outside of school and extra-curricular activities. I hope to get back to regular posting soon. My review of The Inspirations' The Son Came Down project should be up Monday.
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Rating: 4.5 starsProducer: Jeff CollinsLabel: Horizon RecordsWebsite: www.kingsmenquartet.com*This project was purchased directly from the artist. This detail had no bearing on the final rating.1. Missing People - Right off the bat, the title track shows that The Kingsmen are sticking with the "today" sound that they adopted on their previous effort, When God Ran. Like the title track of that a...
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Rating: 4 starsProducer: Gerald WolfeWebsites: Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, Legacy FiveJubilee is an interesting undertaking, in that it takes three of the most popular groups out there today and brings them together all in one recording. In a situation like this, there's only two possible outcomes; the sounds of each singer can click and sound very good together, or there could be a clash a...
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In the latest post at the Legacy Five blog:We have a winner uhm…tenor! It’s Gus Gaches and we’re thrilled to have him aboard.He’s the man that Frank recommended fill in for him if he should have to be out during Frank, Jr.s illness. Fortunately, Frank never had to be absent; however, when Frank decided to go back home to be with his family, Frank reminded us to call Gus. We did and the res
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Rating: 4 starsProducers: Bill Gaither & David PhelpsLabel: Spring HouseWebsite: www.gaither.comRight up front, as a word to the potential buyer, I will say this; Reunited is a collection of ballads. Ergo, the whole project is nothing but slow songs. It is advertised as a ballads collection, and believe you me, it is. Those looking for a variety in tempo may want to wait till the new release ne...
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Readers of Musicscribe no doubt are aware of recent changes to FTC guidelines for blogs. As such, this blog has added this statement to the sidebar on the right about project reviews:To comply with FTC guidelines, we at Swain's Musings state that, unless otherwise mentioned, the CDs that this blog reviews were given to the reviewer(s) free of charge. This does not have any bearing on the final ...
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Via Burke's Brainwork (who got it from our fellow blogger overseas, Phil), Legacy Five has jumped into the sometimes crazy world of blogging.Artist blogs are always an interesting read, and I'm sure this one will be as well. Be sure to welcome them into the fold!
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Just wanted to send out a reminder to everyone to wish Aaron a happy 17th birthday.
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Rating: 5 starsProducers: Doran Ritchey, Phil Cross, & Roger TalleyLabel: Crossline RecordsWebsite: www.libertyquartet.com1. The Journey - The first three seconds of this song are very interesting; there's a drum solo here that sounds almost exotic. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this song, given that. The piano kicks in for a few seconds, and then a rich orchestra adds their sound. Th...
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Rating: 4.5 starsProducer: Roger TalleyLabel: Crossroads MusicWebsite: www.tributequartet.com1. I Love Living In GraceJeremy Bell: The CD starts out with a strong quartet number. There are hardly any surprises with this song but a good one if you like quartet music. It has remnants of the old school style by using the clean, electric, Chet Adkins style guitar to a touch of the fiddle for the co...
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1. Priority Quartet Announces New Bass SingerThe Singing News website has this press release: Keith Inman (Clayton Inman of Triumphant's brother) has joined the group as their new bass vocalist.Stacy Bragg, the group's former bass, had a work schedule that had become too busy to allow him to do dates. Inman had filled in before, so he already had a good rapport with the fans, which Mike LeFevre...
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For a little over two years, I've been bringing all of you readers post after post of thoughts on Southern Gospel music from my perspective as a 16 (almost 17) year-old. God has really blessed my endeavors, giving me a wide readership and opening so many doors for me and this site. It has been a real joy watching God cultivate my efforts.For those two-plus years, I've been going it solo in my b...
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Rating: 5 starsProducer: Lari GossLabel: Daywind RecordsWebsite: www.legacyfive.com1. New Born Feeling - This song that The Cathedrals used to do opens up this project in a nice up-tempo way. This arrangement is quite a bit different from any previous treatments this song has gotten; it's very jazzy and the group does a nice job of breathing new life into it. The verses are sung in mostly uniso...
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Rating: 4.5 starsProducers: Jeff Collins, Arthur Rice, Allen LeathLabel: Crossroads MusicWebsite: www.cross4crowns.comBuy Here1. What A Wonderful Time - The album opens up with a country-flavored tune that reflects the traditional sound the group had on their previous project, Turning Point. Judging from that project and this track, the group's strength seems to lie in the traditional quartet n...
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There are two things that can be counted on every September: NQC, and a whole stack of projects to review. Such is the case again this year, and here's a look at what to expect from this blog every Friday for several weeks:1. Cross 4 Crowns - It Just Started For Me2. Legacy Five - Just Stand3. Tribute Quartet - For This Time4. Liberty Quartet - The Journey5. Gaither Vocal Band - Reunited6. Lega...
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Sorry for taking so long to put this up. Time constraints had me tied down.NQC 2009 has come to a close after a great week. In a way, it's sad, because I'm not ready for it to be over yet, but in another way, it's a relief because I'm worn out and I'm tired of staying up till 2 AM doing these reports!1. Brian Free & Assurance recovered nicely from their technical difficulties. Their track would...
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NQC has but one night left before it's all winded down. It's time, once again, for a brief look at what transpired:1. Most poignant moment of the night goes to Jeremy Lile's feature on "Save Me A Seat At The Table." For those who don't know why this particular performance was different than any other, I'll explain. Jeremy's father was dying of cancer this week, which is why Jeremy wasn't there ...
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Thursday of NQC 2009 saw a major flux in attendance numbers. Bill Gaither has come to town, bringing a big draw with him. Some observations and thoughts of today include:1. Sound issues are not limited to the mainstage, folks. The mix on some songs in the GVB/EHSSQ showcase today was horrendous. I'm not sure if one of Gaither's crew was running it or not. It sounded no different than earlier th...
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Another night of NQC has become history. A few thoughts for the night:1. The way Legacy Five sang tonight (Frank Seamans in particular), you'd never guess a personnel change was taking place. Often if a member of a group is getting ready to leave, their stage presence and their singing sounds off. Not so with L5 and Seamans. Seamans is one of the most under-rated vocalists in the industry, let ...
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