Thursday, August 30, 2007

"Nevertheless, He Came" by Pacita's Friends (Contemporary Christian Artists from Virginia (VA))

"Nevertheless, He Came" by Pacita's Friends is a diverse collection by talented contemporary Christian artists! This CD hails cross-cultural appeal, compiling the sounds of blues, easy listening, modern gospel, and even Latin-flavor! "Nevertheless" flaunts a smooth jazz vibe that is quite comforting. Stunning vocals take the spotlight on "Your Love," a beautiful duet delivered with heartfelt passion. Furthermore, "Whatever He Says, Just Do It!" pulls listeners in with its island-flavor and beautiful steel-pan melodies! Lyrically, "Nevertheless, He Came" presents anthems of biblical faith and hope with poetic skill. Moreover, this CD is finished with quality production marked by clarity and precision. Fans of Donnie McClurkin and Nicole C. Mullin will find renewed joy and spiritual awakening in this uplifting collection!
-Xavier P. for RadioIndy
 
 
 
 

Thursday, August 2, 2007

"Give God the Glory" by Juanita Duncan (Contemporary Gospel Artist from New York (NY))

"Give God the Glory" is a truly inspiring contemporary gospel album that demonstrates Juanita's years of experience singing and performing. Juanita's vocals take the forefront of this CD, adding passion and sincerity with her powerful, sultry tone and soothing vibrato. Moreover, the instrumentation on this record is quite captivating – jazzy piano runs and clever bass solos backed by infectious grooves make for a listening pleasure! "Say Yes" demonstrates the strong lyrical appeal of "Give God the Glory" with its uncompromising, yet compassionate appeals to make the right decisions in life before it's too late. "Choose" follows a similar theme, but picks up the pace with a more pop-like groove that is simply contagious! As far as production goes, this CD settles for nothing but the best! Fans of Cece Winans and the likes will walk away from this album with a fresh view of life in a more positive light!
-Xavier P. for RadioIndy
 
 
 
 

"Answer Your Calling" by Joshua Alo (Reggae/Spiritual Artist from Hawaii (HI))

Joshua Alo's "Answer Your Calling" is a spiritually enriching collection of beautifully arranged reggae songs. Joshua's rich, soothing voice pierces through the instrumentation and pulls you into his musical paradise. An uncommon, yet enticing element that appears in most of the songs on this CD is acoustic guitar openings. For instance, the intros of "Angel" and "Blind Guides" sound like those of acoustic rock/alternative songs. As these songs progress, they make an effortless and seamless transition into the reggae genre with the introduction of groovy beats and catchy electric guitar riffs. Moreover, the lyrics of these graceful tunes are best described as pleasantly compelling – honest, poetic themes of divine purpose, higher callings, and passionate love! Stunning, top-notch production gives this album the right to be called a 'musical masterpiece!' Reggae lovers with an appreciation for Bob Marley and Soldiers of Jah Army will be pleasantly surprised by this uplifting work of art!
-Xavier P. for RadioIndy
 
 
 

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