SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: WELCOME TO ME- RILEY HARRISON CLARK
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
WELCOME TO ME
RILEY HARRISON CLARK
LABEL: DAYWIND RECORDS
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
PRODUCER: WAYNE HAUN
SONG LIST:
Glory To Glory
Welcome To Me
Still
I Surrender
You Will Be Found
Running Down My Fear
Then He Opened His Arms
One With You
Remember His Faithfulness
THOUGHTS:
Since 2010, Gospel Music fans have been treated with the incredible tenor voice of Riley Harrison Clark as a member of the popular Tribute Quartet. Clark’s distinctive vocals and energetic style have made him a fan favorite. Now, this talented tenor steps out with his first solo recording (he has not left TQ) entitled Welcome To Me. This nine song recording not only showcases his signature tenor vocals, but also shares with listeners his heart and passion for Christ. Clark has been open about his struggles with anxiety and shares his testimony here through song.
This incredible album opens with the mid-tempo anthem “Glory To Glory,” which says: “You give my heart cause to rejoice.” The title track is a tender ballad that reminds us that our identity is found in Christ. It reminds us that God accepts us for who we are: broken. Instead of putting on another face. Show people your true self. Someone who is loved by the Creator and saved from sin. “Welcome to the shattered, welcome to the scarred. I am living proof that Grace can reach this far. Welcome to the healing and all that Love says I can be. Welcome to me.” What a powerful statement! “Still,” is a mid-tempo groove that simply says: Christ is still faithful. He is the strength we need to make it through any hardship. “I Surrender,” is another more upbeat track that simply says: there is freedom in putting faith in Christ. Give your all to Him and you will be free! “I want you to be God of all to me!” The powerful anthem “You Will Be Found,” boldly proclaims the power and faithfulness of Christ saying: “When your broken on the ground, you will be found.” We are never alone!! God is with us! The up-tempo driving track “Running Down My Fear,” encourages listeners to face fear with the power of Christ. Fear has no place in my heart, for greater is He. “Fear is not of God, so I won’t let it be of me.” “Then He Opened Up His Arms,” is a powerful ballad that tells of Christ’s Love for us. His arms are open wide. We were in desperate need of a savior and He came to save! “One With You,” is a mid-tempo track that simply says: I want to be one with your image, one with your truth, and one with You. The album closes with the beautiful ballad “Remember His Faithfulness,” which reminds us that God is always the same and He will never forsake us.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
WELCOME TO ME IS ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS OF THE YEAR WITHOUT QUESTION. POWERFUL VOCALS, WELL CRAFTED SONGS, HEARTFELT MESSAGES OF HOPE. RILEY HARRISON CLARK DELIVERS AN INCREDIBLE FIRST SOLO RECORDING THAT IS SURE TO DELIGHT LISTENERS EVERYWHERE. CLARK IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TENORS AND THIS CD SHOWCASES BRILLIANTLY HIS UNIQUE AND STELLAR TENOR VOICE. GO GET THIS CD NOW!!
5 OUT OF 5 STARS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.rileyharrisonclark.com ,www.tributeqt.com and www.daywindrecords.com