SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: GIVE THEM JESUS- THE WILLIAMSONS
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
GIVE THEM JESUS
THE WILLIAMSONS
GROUP MEMBERS: DONNIE WILLIAMSON (BARITONE), LISA WILLIAMSON (ALTO), KARL RICE (TENOR/LEAD), DARIN HEBERT (BASS)
LABEL: FAMILY MUSIC GROUP
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 1, 2018
AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES!
SONG LIST:
Jesus, What A Wonderful Name
Gravestone
If This Altar Could Talk
He’s Leading The Way
Every Moment
What Calvary Says
Give Them Jesus
He’s Here For Me
Robes Of Pure White
Message Of His Coming
THOUGHTS:
Nominee for Singing News Fan Awards New Artist of the Year 2018, The Williamsons are back with an exciting new project entitled Give Them Jesus. This ten song recording features the signature Williamsons sound and style.
The album opens with the mid-tempo praise-filled song: “Jesus What A Wonderful Name.” Karl Rice takes the lead on this powerful anthem that lifts up the Name above all names. Rice is also featured on the country groove “Gravestone,” which cleverly talks about the Rapture. Death is not the end for us. We who believe in the Lord will live forever with Him. You can write that on my gravestone! “If This Altar Could Talk,” is a beautiful ballad featuring Lisa that simply says: If this altar could talk, it would tell you there is Grace for what you’re going through. Darin Hebert’s smooth bass is featured on the groovy “He’s Leading The Way,” which says: keep the faith for God is leading the way. Rest assured, He hears every time you pray. Never fear for God is with you! Hebert hits an incredible low note at the end of this song that is sure to rattle your speakers! Rice is featured again on the mid-tempo track “Every Moment,” which simply says: I would face every trial again because He has been faithful. I would do it all over again walking by His side. Rice delivers on of his performances on this track in my humble opinion. “What Calvary Says,” is a fun, traditional style Southern Gospel song that showcases the group’s harmonies. It reminds us that Calvary says that you can come Home again no matter where you’ve been. You are forgiven!! “Give Them Jesus,” is a powerful, mid-tempo track that features guest vocals from Sherman Andrus, Duane Allen, Jim Brady, and Jeff Easter. This poignant timely lyric encourages listeners to give the world Jesus. It is a dark time in this country and the world as of late. There are alot of people who are hurting and lashing out. The only Hope for every heart is in Jesus Christ. Everything they need is found in Him. Give them Jesus! Be that light in this dark world! Lisa takes the lead on the groovy “He’s Here For Me,” which simply says that: He was there for the Saints of old and He is here for me! Lisa Williamson continues to impress me with her vocal ability which is showcased on this record perfectly. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite female vocalists in all of Southern Gospel Music. “Robes Of Pure White,” featuring Lisa, is a tender hearted, mid-tempo track that looks to Heaven and reuniting with our loved ones. The album closes with the rousing quartet track “Message Of His Coming,” which features Donnie Williamson, Karl Rice, and Lisa. This fun track simply says: We must be ready for the return of Christ. Soon we’ll see our Lord face to face!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
THIS IS MUST BUY FOR QUARTET FANS! THE WILLIAMSONS ARE QUICKLY BECOMING ONE OF MY FAVORITE QUARTETS. THIS ALBUM FEATURES INCREDIBLE SONGS THAT ARE POIGNANT AND WELL WRITTEN. EACH MEMBER DELIVERS STELLAR VOCAL PERFORMANCES AND THE PRODUCTION QUALITY IS GREAT. STANDOUTS FOR ME INCLUDE: “HE’S LEADING THE WAY,” “GIVE THEM JESUS,” “WHAT CALVARY SAYS,” AND “GRAVESTONE.” I WOULD’VE LIKED TO HEAR DONNIE GET AT LEAST ONE MORE FEATURE, BUT THAT DOESN’T TAKE AWAY AT ALL FROM MY ENJOYMENT OF THIS ALBUM.
GO OUT GET THIS CD ASAP!
4.5 OUT 5 STARS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.williamsonsmusic.com