CD Review: Blue Skies Coming (The Perrys)
I’ve been looking forward to reviewing this CD since I received it months ago. I started listening to the Perrys in the mid-1980s. In the ’90s, I’d hear a few songs here and there but didn’t keep up with them much. The last few years, I’ve been listening to them again and I can say unequivocally that they’re as good as ever.
The CD begins with the title song that makes you want to shout if you’re a shouter. No matter how dark things are, there are “Blue Skies Coming.” I’m so thankful for that.
I absolutely love “Celebrate Me Home.” When David Wilkerson died, that is the song I played over and over. For me, it’s two-fold. At times I think of those who are already Home who I look forward to seeing one day but I also think of the day when I will be Home with the One whom I love above all else.
“Nothing Was Burned but Their Bands” is a fun song which primarily features Tracy, Joseph and Bryan. Libbi comes in at the end to tear the chorus up.
“Rejoice, My Children, Rejoice” is a slow song which the group sings together on the first verse and then Libbi sings the second verse. “Rejoice, my children, rejoice for your name is recorded today.” I feel like shouting again. 🙂
Joseph sings “Grace Doesn’t Remember” and “Sounds Good to Me.”
This CD was the first I really heard Bryan Walker but he’s a great addition. He sings “He Loves to Save” and “The End of the Aisle.”
It’s hard to find a favorite song on here but I really enjoy “Every Time I Need Him.” For those who know me, you’ll know that means it’s a fast song. The Perrys make uptempo songs come to life.
I can relate to “I Know What I’m Singing About.” Compared to others, I don’t feel very intelligent but I can sing about what God’s goodness all day.
I don’t give out many 5-star ratings but the Perrys have once again outdone themselves with a superb recording of meaningful songs.
I’m thrilled that the current lineup has won you over!
I’m thrilled that the current lineup has won you over!
Sorry for the duplicate comment. When I posted the first time, I got an error message that the site had crashed. When I returned, I didn’t see the comment, so I posted it again. Since WordPress blocks duplicate comments, or at least is supposed to, when it went through I assumed that the first one must necessarily have not gone through. Then, when I return, they’re both here.
There must have been some sort of site glitch, if both went through! I don’t know if I’ve ever seen WordPress accept a duplicate comment before!
Leave it to my blog to do something it’s not supposed to do. 🙂 You do know I’ve liked the Perrys again for a few years now, don’t you? Ever since they recorded my favorite song. 🙂 I am enjoying the current lineup though, as well as the songs on the current CD.