SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: MERCY & LOVE- THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
MERCY & LOVE
THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY
LABEL: STOWTOWN RECORDS
PRODUCER: WAYNE HAUN, DAVID CLYDESDALE
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
GROUP MEMBERS: BROOKLYN COLLINGSWORTH BLAIR, COURTNEY COLLINGSWORTH METZ, KIM, PHIL, PHILLIP, AND OLIVIA COLLINGSWORTH
SONG LIST:
It Runs In The Family
For What Earthly Reason
God Still Delivers
Magnify Him
Mercy & Love
Altar Of Grace
The Lamb
Live Like Jesus
Your Ways Are Higher Than Mine
Awesome Power Of Prayer
Bring It Broken
Do You Know The Savior
Casting Our Crowns/Worthy The Lamb
We Shall Behold Him/The King Is Coming (piano solo)
THOUGHTS:
It has been three years since the last release from the Collingsworth Family. Now the talented family group is back with a new project that features great songs, vocals, and musicianship for which they are known. Once again teamed with Wayne Haun and David Clydesdale, the group has crafted a great recording with fourteen songs of hope and faith.
The album kicks off with the fun, upbeat tune “It Runs In The Family,” that cleverly talks about the group’s family tradition of singing.The song features each member and simply says: “If you’re wondering why we’re happy, it runs in the family.” Next, the group covers the Dottie Rambo classic “For What Earthly Reason.” Kim and Brooklyn shine on this beautiful version of the powerful ballad. “God Still Delivers,” featuring Phil, Phillip, Kim and Brooklyn, is triumphant mid-tempo track that says: God will still make a way for you! He still moves mountains and calms the stormy seas. Next, the group covers “Magnify Him,” a song originally recorded by the Talleys in 1984.This powerful and worshipful ballad featuring Kim that says: Bless the Name of the Lord for He has delivered us from sin. “Mercy & Love,” is a catchy,upbeat tune featuring Olivia and Brooklyn that is sure to be a hit! This fun lyric simply says: “Yes, I’m saved by mercy and love. Cleansed by power of precious blood!” “Altar Of Grace” is another powerful ballad that features Kim, Courtney, Brooklyn and simply says: Grace doesn’t retreat when the outlook is grim. We are saved by His Grace! Phillip is featured on the powerful anthem “The Lamb,” which beautifully tells of Christ’s Sacrifice and Resurrection. The family’s signature harmonies are on full display to great effect. Phillip takes the lead on the groovy, mid-tempo tune “Live Like Jesus,” which simply encourages listeners to live how Jesus wants you to live. “Your Ways Are Higher Than Mine,” is another tender ballad featuring Courtney that beautifully reminds us that God’s works all things for good. “Awesome Power Of Prayer,” is a fun, bouncy tune featuring Brooklyn that reminds us that God always hears our prayers! The tender ballad “Bring It Broken,” features Phillip and simply says: God accepts all. His arms are open wide for you. Don’t wait until you think you have it all together. Come just as you are! Bring it broken. “Do You Know The Savior,” is another ballad featuring Olivia and tells of the Savior and His everlasting Grace encouraging others to know Him. This great album closes with two powerful mashup “Casting Our Crowns At His Feet/Worthy The Lamb,” and “We Shall Behold Him/The King Is Coming,” featuring Kim on the piano.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
THE COLLINGSWORTH FAMILY DELIVERS YET ANOTHER STRONG PROJECT WITH MERCY & LOVE. THIS CD FEATURES GREAT SONGS, EXCEPTIONAL VOCALS, AND TOP NOTCH PRODUCTION QUALITY. STANDOUTS INCLUDE: “MERCY & LOVE,” “THE LAMB,” AND “BRING IT BROKEN.”
OVERALL, ONE OF THE BEST PROJECTS OF THE YEAR.
4.5 OUT OF 5 STARS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.thecollingsworthfamily.com