SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: DEAR YESTERDAY- MICHAEL BOOTH
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
DEAR YESTERDAY
MICHAEL BOOTH
LABEL: DAYWIND RECORDS
RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 9, 2019, AVAILABLE NOW!!
SONG LIST:
What Only God Can Do
Dear Yesterday
He Never Gives Up On Me
Starts All Over Again
We Trust In The Name
This Side Of Heaven
Glorious Unfolding
Thy Will Be Done
THOUGHTS:
Michael Booth, tenor and one third of the award winning trio the Booth Brothers, is back with a new solo record entitled Dear Yesterday. This exciting project is Booth’s second solo effort having previously released a self-titled album in 2007. Booth’s clear, resonant tenor vocal shines on this eight song recording that is sure to delight listeners.
The album opens with a fun, worshipful tune called “What Only God Can Do.” A choir joins him on this song that simply says: there is nothing that God cannot do.The title track is a mid-tempo ballad that reminds us that through Christ, our sins are forgiven. Our yesterdays are never to be remembered again. This clever and thoughtful song is addressed to “Yesterday” and tells it to leave because through Christ, we are free. Next, Booth shines on a tender ballad entitled “He Never Gives Up On Me.” This powerful song reminds us that Jesus is always faithful. He never gives up on us. We are never out of reach. “Starts All Over Again,” brings the tempo up a bit and simply tells of the blessings of Christ. His mercies are new every day. “We Trust In The Name,” is a mid-tempo tune that simply proclaims: We trust in the Name of Our God. Glory to the Name above all names. Some trust in the world and its promises, but we believers trust in the One who holds it all in His Hands. “This Side Of Heaven,” is a powerful lyric that simply says: no matter the pain or terrible circumstance, I will still trust in Christ. The upbeat “Glorious Unfolding,” reminds listeners that Christ is the author of our lives. This song encourages people that God has everything under control. Hold on to every promise of God. This life that we are living is just the beginning. “We were made to run in fields of forever!” What a powerful lyric! This short yet incredible album closes with the beautiful ballad, “Thy Will Be Done.” This incredible song of surrender powerfully proclaims: Thy will be done. Christ is the only one who holds today and tomorrow.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
DEAR YESTERDAY IS THE COMPLETE PACKAGE. MICHAEL BOOTH DELIVERS ANOTHER FANTASTIC ALBUM FEATURING NOT ONLY GREAT VOCALS, BUT WELL CRAFTED AND MEANINGFUL SONGS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: “THY WILL BE DONE,” “HE NEVER GIVES UP ON ME,” “WHAT ONLY GOD CAN DO.”
THIS IS A MUST BUY! DEFINITELY ONE OF MY FAVORITE ALBUMS OF THE YEAR.
4.5 OUT OF 5 STARS
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.boothbrothers.com
**REVIEW COPY PROVIDED BY DAYWIND RECORDS