Michael James - Closer To The Fire

Friday 1st April 1994
Michael James - Closer To The Fire
Michael James - Closer To The Fire

STYLE: Country
RATING 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 3824-556
LABEL: Reunion 7010088721
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RELEASE DATE: 1994-01-10
RRP: £4.99

Reviewed by Tony May

Superlative new country from a fine artist who stylistically falls somewhere between Glen Campbell and Hal Ketchum. I've noticed that several country import specialists are stocking James, a clear sign of a classy performer as his songs are clearly Christian based. Much of the music's in the frontline of contemporary country sounds, the sweet sound of maestro Paul Franklin's steel guitar is well to the fore, as is Brent Rowan's great guitar work. Familiar names include Michael Omartian, Gary Chapman, Susan Ashton and Amy Grant. This is a stronger set than James' last outing, he's particularly effective on country/pop ballads such as Skip Ewing's "It Wasn't His Child". A gem of an album, go buy it.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Ray in United States @ 00:23 on Mar 25 2011

Great music still have his CD's



Posted by vangie in Philippines @ 02:38 on Apr 27 2009

this album is great!Praise God



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