SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEWS: TESTAMENT- JOSH TOWNSEND & CHRISTMAS DREAMING- IVAN PARKER
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEWS:
TESTAMENT- JOSH TOWNSEND
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2018, AVAILABLE NOW
PRODUCER: TREY IVEY, JOSH SINGLETARY
LABEL: DAYWIND RECORDS
SONG LIST:
Blessed Assurance
He Hideth My Soul
He Set Me Free
How Deep the Father’s Love/The Love of God
I’m Getting Ready to Leave this World
Jesus Is All the World to Me Medley
Leaning on The Everlasting Arms
I’ve Got That Old Time Religion
Unclouded Day
When God Dips His Love in My Heart
BRIEF THOUGHTS:
Josh Townsend is, in my opinion, one of the best young talents in Southern Gospel Music. His impressive piano stylings can currently be heard with beloved quartet Legacy Five. Townsend is living proof that God is a God of miracles. He has been through some rough health issues, but by the grace of God, he is still standing. This album is a Testament to God’s faithfulness. This album features many of the classic hymns with Townsend’s fresh and youthful take on them. This album showcases his incredible skills and his love for the Lord. I particularly enjoyed the groovy “He Set Me Free,” “I’m Getting Ready To Leave This World,” and “Jesus Is All,” which also showcases his vocal talents. Overall, if you love good, old fashioned, Southern Gospel piano music, this is the album for you!
4 out 5 stars! For more information: www.joshtownsendmusic.com
CHRISTMAS DREAMING- IVAN PARKER
RELEASE DATE: AVAILABLE NOW, OCTOBER 2, 2018
PRODUCER: GARRY JONES
LABEL: DIFFERENCE MEDIA GROUP
SONG LIST:
1. There's No Place Like Home For the Holidays
2. Christmas Dreaming
3. Angels We Have Heard On High
4. My Grown Up Christmas List
5. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
6. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
7. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
8. Christmas Time Is Here
9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
10. What Child Is This
BRIEF THOUGHTS:
It’s almost that special time of year once again! With Christmas nearing, Ivan Parker has delivered an early present to listeners in the form of Christmas Dreaming. This exciting new holiday project features the smooth, legendary voice of Parker on your favorite Christmas classics. This project is well produced and features great vocals, fresh arrangements, and is sure to inspire listeners with the message of hope. Highlights include: “Christmas Dreaming,” “My Grown Up Christmas List,” “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year.” Parker’s crooner style vocals fit these classics perfectly. This definitely put me in the Christmas spirit even though it is October as I write this!
4 out 5 stars! For more information: www.ivanparker.com