Gareth Matthews - Let Go : Learn To Fly

Published Thursday 30th March 2006
Gareth Matthews - Let Go : Learn To Fly
Gareth Matthews - Let Go : Learn To Fly

STYLE: Rock
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 15661-10936
LABEL: Independent PHCD006
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RELEASE DATE: 2006-01-01
RRP: £9.99

Reviewed by Brian Edgeley

Gareth is the worship pastor at Kings Church Portsmouth and this is his second solo release in two years. Teamed with musos from different churches in the area and working as part of the Solid Ground Band, Gareth presents 12 songs here. He lets fly with both barrels with the opener "My Life Is Yours", with good guitar riffs by Simon Hill and some cracking drums by Josh Brown. Track two, the title track, has good lyrics although the lead vocals need a little work - this shows up on several tracks throughout the album and just shows the need for vocal exercises and vocal training. "Your Mercy Is All Around" is another good track as bassist (Trowen) works exceedingly well with drums, guitars, pads and keys to bring together a great sound. This album has a raw and unrefined sound and shows great potential for all involved. For me the cream is at the end of the album with "Always Safe" and "Be My Lord" as even though these are slower, they show the real potential of Gareth.

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Reader Comments

Posted by A fan @ 18:08 on Apr 18 2006

This album is amazing, the song words are really inspired and its wonderful to worship to! Gareth is definately an anointed worship leader accompanied by some very talented musicians!



Posted by Also anon @ 23:12 on Apr 9 2006

This is a crackin' album. Great talent and def a way to worship!



Posted by Stan in Portsmouth @ 15:51 on Feb 8 2006

Soft pop, eh? Thought the opening bars of 'My Life is Yours' were a bit soft..he he.

But seriously though, Gareth has upped the bar with this effort. It sounds meatier, while staying worshipful in its dedication. I loved 'Always Safe', and the 'You First Loved Me' is gorgeous (both parts).

Well done Gaz...onto the next, eh? ;-)



Posted by Anon @ 22:44 on Feb 7 2006

Clearly not soft pop!



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