CD Review: Great Big God (Paul’s Journey)
I’ve been hearing a lot about Paul’s Journey lately so I recently dug out their latest recording to see what the hype is about. My initial thought was how hard it is to classify the style of the CD as a whole. Each song has a different flavor from praise & worship to traditional to progressive. It has a little something for everyone.
The CD starts with a one-minute, 38-second prelude to the song “God is Great,” an uptempo praise and worship song. Next comes “Washed in the Blood.” The man who sings the first verse of this song reminds me of Mike Bowling. Ann Downing and Daryl Williams co-wrote “There’s Still a Cross,” which is a great song.
“Get Out of the Boat” is different musically. Not a new message but an interesting arrangement. “For Me” is a pretty ballad sung in a way that gets the message across that it was “for me” that Jesus died. “Walkin’ on the Edge” reminds you that no matter what you’re going through, your walls are coming down. “In the Waiting” is a song of encouragement to those who are praying and waiting for an answer. “I want a peace beyond my understanding.” How many can relate to that?
Other songs include “Great Big God,” “Call Upon the Name,” “In the Name of Jesus,” “Shelter,” and “He’s Alive.”
If you like quartets, you will enjoy this CD.
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