Dan Bursey - Hope Will Rise

Published Friday 10th July 2009
Dan Bursey - Hope Will Rise
Dan Bursey - Hope Will Rise

STYLE: Roots/Acoustic
RATING 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 81428-15549
LABEL: Bulldog
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Stephen Luff

This album has got a bit of recognition, a track from it "Everybody Hurtin" being selected as one of the top 12 songs in the One Of A Kind songwriting contest, and earned him a nomination at the MusicNL awards. (Okay, so I don't know what they are either, but it sounds impressive.) The first thing that greets you when you listen is Dan's voice - gentle, pure and inviting, the perfect means of delivery of 14 deftly crafted self-penned songs. Present here is a mixture of styles ranging from jazz, folk, acoustic rock and through to blues. This youth pastor from Newfoundland also has a talent in writing encouraging songs such as the title track, "Wounded" and "Struggling". Other standouts, with their bluesy feel, were the aforementioned "Everybody Hurtin'" and "Create In Me". This is simply outstanding and deserves to be sought out.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Rick in Mexico @ 01:03 on Aug 22 2009

The genre of "Christian" music seldom shoots out anything that truly inspires anymore. Not since I first listened to Mark Heard's Dominoes album in the early 80's have I heard music that makes you sit back and reevaluate your walk on this earth. Truly inspired lyrics and truly inspired music.
I hear rumors of something for Christmas and maybe a brand new album. Wherever the line-up is... I'll be the first one in it.



Posted by Angie Wilmott in Canada @ 04:11 on Jul 13 2009

I have this album and have heard Dan perform live. . .fantastic artist. . .fantastic album. . .regardless of genre of choice. Inspired music that inspires the listener. Can't wait to see what's next!

Angie



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