SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: BEAUTIFUL EVER AFTER- ZANE & DONNA KING
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
BEAUTIFUL EVER AFTER
ZANE & DONNA KING
LABEL: JOURNEY RECORDS
PRODUCER: DONNA KING
RELEASE DATE: 2019, AVAILABLE NOW AT www.zaneanddonnaking.com
SONG LIST:
Hallelujah And Amen
When I Get Where I’m Going
Lovestruck
God Of Every Moment
Let My Light So Shine
In The Garden
Be That Kind
How Faint The Whisper
It Takes Jesus
Beautiful Ever After
THOUGHTS:
Beautiful Ever After is the new sophomore recording from Journey Records recording artists Zane & Donna King. The Kings have garnered multiple accolades in their short career including several top ten hits from their debut album. This well crafted album features ten songs of faith and love, nine of which are co-written by the duo.
The album opens with a catchy tune featuring Donna entitled “Hallelujah And Amen.” This country styled song gives praise to Christ for He is worthy. Praise Him in all things for He is our hope and peace. In love and fear, in less and more, in joy and tears, YOU are LORD!! Donna takes the lead once again on “When I Get Where I’m Going,” a beautiful ballad that talks about our new life in Heaven. There is so much uncertainty down here, but when I get where I’m going, it will all be peace. “Lovestruck,” is fun, mid-tempo track that reminds us of Christ’s love by telling the story of the women at the well and the thief on the cross. “God Of Every Moment,” is a tender mid-tempo track featuring Zane that encourages listeners that God is with you every moment. “Let My Light So Shine,” another mid-tempo track featuring Donna, simply says: Let me be a light for Christ. In the darkness of this world, let me be an example of Your Love and draw others to You. Next, the duo covers the classic hymn “In The Garden,” which has an added refrain that blends well with the original lyrics. “Be That Kind,” is a mid-tempo tune that simply says: I want to show the world God’s Love. This song encourages listeners to be patient, kind, and love your neighbour as yourself. “How Faint The Whisper,” is a beautiful ballad that praises the power of God. He is mighty to save and His Love reaches all the way to anyone. “It Takes Jesus,” reminds listeners that “Jesus is the bridge from the Father to our weakness.” “It takes Jesus to suffer in our place so that Love could cross the great divide.” This great album closes with the well crafted title track. This song reminds us that this isn’t the final chapter. Though there are hardships and trials, we can look to Jesus and the hope that He brings! Soon we will live forever with Him!
FINAL THOUGHTS:
WELL CRAFTED SONGS, GREAT VOCALS, AND EXCELLENT PRODUCTION QUALITY. ZANE & DONNA KING DELIVER A FANTASTIC ALBUM THAT REMINDS US OF THE PROMISE OF ETERNAL LIFE THAT CHRIST GAVE TO US. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: “WHEN I GET WHERE I’M GOING,” “BE THAT KIND,” “HALLELUJAH AND AMEN,” AND “IT TAKES JESUS.” I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM TO ALL FANS OF CHRISTIAN AND GOSPEL MUSIC!
4 OUT OF 5 STARS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.zaneanddonnaking.com