Producer: John Rowsey
Label: Independent Release
Website: http://www.perrysisters.com
Having always been a fan of the Perry Sisters, I felt like there was a great void in Southern Gospel Music when they retired from the road a few years ago. How sweet it is that they have returned for a new season, albeit to a very limited schedule; but at least we get a new CD out of the deal! Diana Gillette has penned some great new songs and has brought back her niece Tammy to the front lines, and has now enlisted the help of her youngest daughter, Nicole. Collectively, they have a tough sound and individually, they can all tote the mail.
The uptempo, "I WANT TO BOW DOWN AT YOUR FEET" gets things underway before things slow down for the reflective and comforting, "I FALL DOWN ON MY KNEES". Nicole turns in a masterful performance on the next song, "LORD OF THE HARVEST. A call to the church to bring in the harvest for night is soon approaching; this song is probably the strongest song on the entire recording. Tammy then steps up to sing a Perry Sisters classic, "HE'LL DELIVER ME", which is done quite a bit different from the original, but it's still good!
"YES, I BELIEVE" is reminiscent to the former incarnation of the group and is a highlight of the recording for me and Diana does a marvelous job singing it before Tammy turns in a soulful performance on "TAKE UP THE CROSS".
Diana turns in an emotional performance on "NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE". Diana's penned lyric tells the story for all of us and paints a picture of where many of us has been countless times."how can I keep my eyes upon You Lord, when they're so full of tears.when all hope is gone, I'll still worship You.I'll keep trusting You Lord, no matter where you are." Keeping things in a worshipful mode, Nicole sings "SPEAK HIS NAME" before things get kicked back up with the uptempo, "HALLELUAH TO THE LAMB".
Written and sung as a testimony, Tammy sings the heartfelt, "MY HEART WILL SING" before the group turns in a couple of other songs that are reminiscent of their former self entitled, "KEEP WALKIN' ON" and the victorious, "UNDER THE BLOOD". The funk feel of "YOU'VE GOTTA LET GO" closes out the recording and definitely leaves you wanting more.
I've always regarded Diana Gillette as one of Southern Gospel's rare jewels as she is a great communicator and a wonderful songwriter. I believe these songs to be some of her best. Also, her daughter Nicole is an excellent singer in her own right. I hope we'll be seeing much more from her and the new Perry Sisters. I hope this isn't a one shot deal. This is an excellent piece of work as everything from the cover graphics/photography, to the music tracks and vocals; to the very songs themselves is first class all the way. Even though a vast majority of these songs lend themselves more into the Praise & Worship vein, it's a superb recording, nonetheless; and I think a majority of Perry Sisters fan will ecstatically approve, and they may even garner some new fans as well!
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Written: 05/16/2008
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I agree...great cd! I've listened to it many times since buying it. My favorites are "Take Up The Cross", "No Matter Where You Are", and "He'll Deliver Me". Great songs, great vocals, and great arranging!
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