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Rich Mullins
Songs 2
Genres: Pop, Christian & Gospel

Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
1. Step by Step - Rich Mullins, Beaker
2. Where You Are - Rich Mullins, Beaker
3. I Will Sing/Hope to Carry On - Rich Mullins, Mullins, Rich [1]
4. Hope to Carry On - Rich Mullins, Mullins, Rich [1]
5. I See You - Rich Mullins, Mullins, Rich [1]
6. The Just Shall Live - Rich Mullins, Mullins, Rich [1]
7. Somewhere - Rich Mullins, Mullins, Rich [1]
8. Growing Young - Rich Mullins, Beaker
9. Brother's Keeper - Rich Mullins, Beaker
10. Home - Rich Mullins, Mullins, Rich [1]
11. Here in America - Rich Mullins, Mullins, Rich [1]
12. Bound to Come Some Trouble - Rich Mullins, Mullins, Rich [1]
13. The Love of God - Rich Mullins, Mullins, Rich [1]
14. Ready for the Storm - Rich Mullins, MacLean, Dougie
15. Peace - Rich Mullins, Beaker
16. Be With You - Rich Mullins, Mullins, Rich [1]

CD Details

All Artists: Rich Mullins
Title: Songs 2
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Reunion
Original Release Date: 10/26/1999
Release Date: 10/26/1999
Genres: Pop, Christian & Gospel
Style: Pop & Contemporary
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 602341005029

Synopsis

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You'd think the sting of Rich Mullins's untimely death would lessen with time, but the latest collection of works from this prophetic, insightful songwriting genius makes it hurt all the more. Listening to Songs 2 a 16-track sampling from the latter years in Mullins's career, one realizes that contemporary Christian music not only lost a great songwriting talent, it lost part of its soul in that tragic 1997 auto accident. There are so many good moments and memories on this release that it's difficult to single out a high point. Better perhaps to spotlight the different facets of Mullins and his fantastic colleagues, the Ragamuffin Band. "Hope to Carry On" and "Somewhere" carry the energy and zeal that was so much a part of Mullins's approach to music. Maybe ol' Rich captured his magic best in the track "Here in America" when he sings "There's so much beauty around us for just two eyes to see / But everywhere I go I'm looking." Indeed. Any fan of music, regardless of genre, should appreciate the muse, the honesty, and the urgency of Mullins on Songs 2. --Michael Lyttle

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CD Reviews

Another good collection

David Green | Bay Area, California | 11/22/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a very good companion collection to the original "Songs" of Rich Mullins' music. Some of my favorites of his songs--such as "Where You Are" and "Hope to Carry On"--that Songs wanted for are included, as well as some songs that I hadn't yet heard, even with a near-complete collection of his CDs. There are some minor detractions--I would have liked to see some biographical information in the insert; the changing font sizes in the lyrics look a little funny; and I'm slightly disappointed that "The Color Green" didn't make it--but these don't really take away much from the overall enjoyment of the CD, and certainly doesn't bring it below a full five-star rating. Rich was certainly one of the most gifted Christian songwriters of his time."

Sequel almost as good as the first

Mark Baker | Santa Clarita, CA United States | 09/20/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Any fan knows that a greatest hits project never includes all of an artist's truly great songs. This is also the case with Rich Mullins. While his first best of, Songs, includes the cream of the crop, there were still many great songs omitted due to space.This CD, released two years after his death, seeks to remedy the problem by including 16 more of his best songs. And some of the songs I missed from the first effort are here. "I See You," "Here in America," "Peace," and "Be with You" are examples of these songs. And I simply can't believe that "Growing Young" was overlooked the first time around. This powerful song of repentance is one of my favorites from Rich.This CD doesn't inspire quite the same "must have" as the original did, however. Some of the songs, while still good, just aren't as classic the ones included on Songs.Any fan of Rich Mullins, die-hard or casual, will want to get this to complete their collections. While not as good as the first, it's still a great collection that showcases Rich's wonderful work."

The Greatest Writer in CCM

Postmodern Day Hero | USA | 03/18/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I prefer Songs (the first greatest hits), but that's not to say that this CD isn't as brilliant. Rich lived a life that mirrored his music. He wasn't in CCM for the money, unlike a lot of artists, and he didn't settle for sounding like everyone else or following the current trends in culture. He made music that was inspired by God, came from his heart, and went directly to Your own. It's a discredit to offer a review, when his music says it all. I miss him..."