SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: FINEST HOUR- THE TALLEYS
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
FINEST HOUR
THE TALLEYS
MEMBERS: LAUREN TALLEY (SOPRANO), DEBRA TALLEY (ALTO), AND ROGER TALLEY (TENOR/LEAD)
PRODUCER: LAUREN TALLEY AND ROGER TALLEY
LABEL: HORIZON RECORDS
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 30, 2018
AVAILABLE: CD, DIGITAL (ITUNES, SPOTIFY ETC.)
SONG LIST:
Look Up
Jeremiah 29:11 (You Have Plans)
When the Answer Is No
Joy
We Are Witnesses
Grab Your Umbrella
Death Was Arrested
That’s What The Teacher Taught
Get Me There
Home at Last
He Restoreth My Soul
Begin Again God
THOUGHTS:
One of Southern Gospel’s most beloved families, the Talleys, are back with a fresh, exciting new CD. Finest Hour showcases the trio’s creativity and vocal ability nicely along with the important Gospel message. This project features twelve great songs that are sure to encourage listeners and fill them with hope.
This inspired record begins with the driving rhythm tune “Look Up,” which simply says get ready for the Lord is coming soon. Look up for our redemption draweth nigh. Lauren Talley takes the lead on the prayerful “Jeremiah 29:11 (You Have Plans).” This peaceful ballad acknowledges that we need to trust in Christ for He has a plan for our lives. Debra Talley shines on the tender and reflective “When The Answer Is No,” which encourages listeners that God works everything for our good. “Joy,” is an upbeat track featuring the incredible vocal talents of Lauren Talley. “We Are Witnesses,” is a beautiful ballad from the perspective of Christ’s followers. Debra Talleys’ alto fits the song nicely. Roger Talley is featured on the exuberant “Grab Your Umbrella,”which tells the story of Elijah. “Death Was Arrested,” is a powerful ballad that features Lauren and proclaims Christ’s Love for Us! Only beauty remains! When Death was arrested, my life began! Christ has made us new! His Endless Love was poured out and now we are prisoners no more! Debra is featured once again on the tender hearted ballad “That’s What The Teacher Taught,” which tells of Christ’s teachings. The world didn’t understand Him and rejected Him, yet He forgave them. That’s what the Teacher taught. Forgive them for they know not what they do. “Get Me There,” is a groovy mid-tempo tune that talks about going to Heaven. “Home At Last,” is a beautiful ballad featuring Debra and Lauren. This incredible lyric is a declaration that we will follow Christ until the last mile has been traveled. I will walk with the Savior until He takes me Home at last! “He Restoreth My Soul,” showcases the trio’s incredible harmonies to great effect. The closing track, “Begin Again God,” is a fun, energy filled groove that features Lauren and says: God is a God of second chances! Amen! He is full of Hope and and Mercy! His Mercies are new every morning!!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
THE TALLEYS HAVE DONE IT AGAIN! INCREDIBLE SONGS, GREAT PRODUCTION QUALITY AND VOCALS. THOUGH LAUREN STILL CARRIES MOST OF THE LEADS, ROGER AND DEBRA ARE FEATURED A LOT MORE THAN THEIR PREVIOUS RELEASE. THIS ALBUM IS A MUST BUY AND ONE OF THE BEST OF THE YEAR SO FAR! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: “BEGIN AGAIN GOD,” “DEATH WAS ARRESTED,” AND “HOME AT LAST.”
4.5 OUT OF 5 STARS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.thetalleys.com