SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: BEYOND AMAZED- BRIAN FREE & ASSURANCE
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
BEYOND AMAZED
BRIAN FREE & ASSURANCE
LABEL: DAYWIND RECORDS
PRODUCER: RICKY FREE
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
MEMBERS: BRIAN FREE (TENOR), BILL SHIVERS (LEAD), AND MIKE ROGERS (BARITONE)
SONG LIST:
Anything Is Possible
He Can Take It
Beyond Amazed
Leave With Nothing Left
The Voice Of Jesus
Everything He Forgot
At The Cross
Sometimes You Need A Song
The End Of Grace
Unheard
THOUGHTS:
Beyond Amazed is a the second recording from one of Southern Gospel's most recognizable trios, Brian Free & Assurance. This veteran group consists of lead singer Bill Shivers (since 2001), baritone Mike Rogers (since 2013), and Brian Free. This record is a tried and true BFA album complete with powerful lyrics, incredible vocals, and that classic progressive style.
This CD features ten great songs including the retro style "Anything Is Possible," which is not to be confused for the song of that title the group previously recorded. This mid-tempo track features Bill Shivers and tells of God's power to make the impossible possible. God is on your side so no obstacle can stand in your way. Stand on His promises! Brian Free takes the lead on the first single "He Can Take It," which is a beautiful ballad that simply says: whatever struggles you're facing, bring then to the Lord because He can take it. He can take whatever is broken and make it new, if you'll let Him. "Beyond Amazed," is a mid-tempo song featuring Mike Rogers that describes the overwhelming awesomeness of God. He leaves me speechless. He is the Supreme and His Grace is amazing! Bill Shivers takes the lead once again on the thoughtful ballad "Leave With Nothing Left," that reminds us to not take this life for granted. "I don't want to waste a breath." I want Christ to use my life for Him. "The Voice of Jesus," another Mike Rogers feature, praises the Lord and His blessings. "Everything He Forgot," talks about the faithfulness of Christ. "At The Cross," is not the classic hymn, but rather a mid-tempo track featuring Brian Free that simply says: At the Cross, you can lay your burdens down. There is rescue for the lost at the Cross. "Sometimes You Need A Song," is a thoughtful lyric that says: you need both a sermon and a song. You need both to carry on. Free is also featured on the powerful ballad "The End Of Grace," which says: There is no place called the end of Grace. There is no sin that He cannot forgive. Put your guilt and failure to rest. It is never too late to find His forgiveness! This incredible record closes with another thoughtful lyric "Unheard," which features Rogers and reminds us that no prayer is unheard although it seems that no one is listening. Nothing can make Him turn away from you!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
BEYOND AMAZED IS ANOTHER EXCELLENT RECORDING FROM THIS FANTASTIC GROUP. GREAT SONGS, IMPRESSIVE VOCALS, AND TOP NOTCH PRODUCTION QUALITY. GO GET THIS PROJECT ASAP!!
5 OUT OF 5 STARS
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.brianfreeandassurance.com