SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: UNEXPECTED- JASON CRABB
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
UNEXPECTED
JASON CRABB
LABEL: DAYWIND RECORDS
PRODUCER: JAY DEMARCUS
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 20, 2018
SONG LIST:
Expect the Unexpected
Day One
You Chose To Be My Friend (featuring Gary LeVox)
Mercy We Can't Go Beyond
Let It Be Love (with Kaya Jones)
Short Are The Years
Washed By The Water
He Made You
Love Will Have the Final Word
The Love In Your Heart Knows The Way
THOUGHTS:
One of Christian Music’s most beloved vocalists Jason Crabb is back with a truly anointed album, Unexpected. Crabb’s versatile voice is showcased in various styles from Southern Gospel, progressive, and country. The record kicks off with the groovy “Expect The Unexpected,” which says that with Christ, you can expect the unexpected. He works in mysterious ways. The country styled “Day One,” is a song of reflection.Take me back to day one where the Lord saved me. Our focus should be on You Lord! “You Chose To Be My Friend,” is perhaps my favorite track on the album. This powerful country style ballad features Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts and praises Christ for His faithfulness and His sacrifice. Christ went the extra mile to prove His Love was true! The two voices blend perfectly for an incredible duet. “Mercy We Can’t Go Beyond,” is a mid-tempo track that simply says: there is no darkness that can keep us from His Love! There is no greater Hope than in Him! Crabb teams with Kaya Jones for the powerful mid-tempo tune “Let It Be Love,” that simply says: Love has never met a stranger! Let it be Love that makes us brave. “Short Are The Years,” reflects on parenthood and how time flies. Cherish your time with your kids. This beautiful song is sure to be hit with listeners. The groovy “Washed By The Water,” is from the perspective of a sinner who is looking for someone to save them. Nobody else can save you, but Christ Jesus! “He Made You,” is a mid-tempo track that says: God knows just what you need and works all things for your good. The groovy, driving rhythm of “Love Will Have The Final Word,” is a great fit for the soulful voice of Crabb. This poignant song reminds us that Christ is in control. In this crazy world, Love will have the final word! There is only one solution to all this fighting: Love. This incredible album closes with a beautiful ballad entitled “The Love In Your Heart Knows The Way.” Christ leads you along and guides you on the path of righteousness. The Love in your heart knows the way!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
UNEXPECTED IS ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF THE YEAR! EACH SONG FITS THE INCREDIBLE VOICE OF JASON CRABB PERFECTLY. CRABB’S VOICE KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER. THIS IS ONE OF HIS BEST RECORDINGS IN MY HUMBLE OPINION. A MUST BUY FOR FANS OF CRABB AND SOUTHERN GOSPEL IN GENERAL.
5 OUT OF 5 STARS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.jasoncrabb.com