Search - The Sons Of The Soul Revivers :: I'm A New Creature

As Perfect As Gospel Music Can Be

G. Edwards | Fort Bragg, CA United States | 04/16/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Released some three years after their 1998 "Help Me Lift His Holy Name" CD this one gets it almost as perfect as Gospel music can be. You have to hear it! From the up opening 'Come Over Here' the recording blends the instruments and vocals in a much tighter mix. Adding organ and Chicago-type horns, with occasional funk thrown in, the Sons again show their blessed and anointed Morgan family pedigrees. The lead vocals are also stronger in articulation and recording quality. In my opinion, the sleeper of the CD is track 7, "Oh My Loving Mother" with its groove and Rock of Ages refrain. And listen to the opening chords and guitar work and see if you don't think of Austin blues artists. Of course the Chicago style horns can bring you back to the roots of soul and Gospel music too. One question is why the producer doesn't let the group jam on more like in track 7? The stellar track 3, "I'm a New Creature" is nevertheless faded out and brought back as a reprise on track 4 and this hurts the continuity of feeling and inspiration. I've seen "The Sons of the Soul Revivers" in two live performances and this CD captures their essence perfectly. If you worship the Lord through musical ministry then the joy, messages and love in this CD are as powerful as anything out there. The music that carries these feelings and words is so superb you'll wonder why this talented group hasn't produced more CD's. And you can't wait until they do."