Search - Mark Lowry :: I Love to Tell the Story: A Hymns Collection

Lorelie L. from CLINTON, MA
Reviewed on 5/16/2008...

This comes with the front and back inserts as well as the disk. I forgot to check it off when I listed it. Sorry.

A Master Class In Singing...

Wendy Vickers | Nashville, TN | 07/17/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Of the many hymns collections we've seen from artists of late, this one is hands down for me the absolute best. Mark Lowry's vocal performance on each and every track is a master class in singing. Paul Johnson's production and brilliantly orchestrated arrangements are a tour de force for Mark's superb phrasing and interpretive abilities. Whether it's "big band" style ("Count Your Blessings", "Blessed Assurance") or gentle string accompaniment ("Old Rugged Cross", "Does Jesus Care?"), it's continued proof that there is no limit to the styles that Mark can sing.



A standout track is a late addition to the project, the Chris Rice-penned "Untitled Hymn (Come To Jesus)". Accompanied only on piano, Mark gives one of the most touching performances of his career. Mark's vocals reach an even deeper transparency and emotional impact on every track on this album, but here he reaches a peak. (As an aside, as powerful as it is to hear on the album, I strongly recommend you experience Mark performing this one live.)



I can't possibly imagine this collection not winning Mark the respect he truly deserves as one of the best male vocalists in the music industry today.



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I love it!

C. N. Perry | Raleigh, NC United States | 05/02/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you love the old hymns, or even if you don't, you must get this CD. Mark sings them beautifully, and the orchestration is outstanding also. So much of the gospel message in the old hymns is missing in contemporary Christian music IMO.



I'm so glad Mark won the Dove award for this album. Much deserved."