SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: EAST TO WEST- ENDLESS HIGHWAY
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
EAST TO WEST
ENDLESS HIGHWAY
RELEASE DATE: MAY 25, 2018, AVAILABLE NOW
LABEL: SKYLAND RECORDS
PRODUCER: JEFF COLLINS
GROUP MEMBERS: JASON GRIGGS, VANESSA GRIGGS, JAY GRIGGS, AND ALLISON GRIGGS
SONG LIST:
It’s A Highway To Heaven
Under The Sea
It’s His Story
This Is The Grace I Know
Unbroken Promise
Count It All Joy
The Richest Crown
I’ve Got The Son In My Eyes
Go Ahead And Shout
Beautiful Scars Of Love
Out Of The Deep
THOUGHTS:
Endless Highway, formerly known as The Joylanders, is back with another uplifting and inspirational album. Vanessa and her husband Jason Griggs along with their children Jay and Allison carry on the tradition started by group founders Perry and Nell Wimberly (Vanessa’s parents). East To West features a great mix of traditional Southern Gospel and progressive style songs that are sure to delight listeners.
Jason Griggs takes the lead on the classic “It’s A Highway To Heaven,” which retains its traditional style. “Under The Sea,” featuring 17 year old Allison, is a beautiful reminder that no matter the circumstance, God will never forsake us. The project’s first single: the groovy, soulful “It’s His Story,” features Jay Griggs and is a proclamation of faith. Both of these songs showcase two of the best young voices in Southern Gospel Music in my opinion. Allison is featured again on the mid-tempo track “This Is The Grace I Know,” which says: “This is the God I serve, the joy I’ve found, the Love that lifted me!” Vanessa’s tender alto shines on the simple yet powerful ballad “Unbroken Promise.” This anthem encourages listeners to come to Christ and trust in His Faithfulness. “You can count on every word He has ever spoken!” “Count It All Joy,” is a groovy tune featuring Jason that reminds us that we serve a God that brings us through our trials. “If He will bring you to it, He will bring you through it.” “The Richest Crown,” is a beautiful orchestral ballad that tells of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. Jay Griggs gives a stellar vocal performance on this powerful Easter anthem. “I’ve Got The Son In My Eyes,” written by Jason Griggs, is a Country Gospel song through and through. Allison takes the lead on this track that simply says: Christ keeps my pathway bright. Nothing can cloud my way.I will not lose sight of Him. I’ve got the Son in my eyes. “Go Ahead And Shout,” is a fun, traditional Southern Gospel song featuring family matriarch Nell Wimberly. This catchy tune says that God will break the walls that hinder you. Jay is featured once again on another worship style ballad “Beautiful Scars Of Love,” which praises the Lord and thanks Him for His sacrifice. This exciting new project concludes with a unique progressive version of the Gospel classic “Out Of The Deep.” Allison shines on this song of praise! His Love has brought us out of the deep!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
ENDLESS HIGHWAY IS DEFINITELY A GROUP TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON. THIS CD SHOWCASES THEIR INCREDIBLE GOD GIVEN TALENT. OVERALL, THIS CD IS A MUST BUY. GREAT SONGS, POWERFUL MESSAGES OF HOPE, AND EQUALLY STELLAR VOCALS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: “GO AHEAD AND SHOUT,” “I’VE GOT THE SON IN MY EYES,” “IT’S HIS STORY,” AND “UNDER THE SEA.”
4.5 OUT 5 STARS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE: www.endlesshighway.org