Ron Kenoly - Dwell In The House

Tuesday 31st July 2001
Ron Kenoly - Dwell In The House
Ron Kenoly - Dwell In The House

STYLE: Gospel
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 14-4143
LABEL: Hosanna 19352
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RELEASE DATE: 2001-04-20
RRP: £9.99

Reviewed by Trevor Kirk

Those of you who may remember the sort of thing that Ron Kenoly was doing through the '90s - large praise gatherings with big choirs, audience participation galore and Abe Laboriel, Justo Almario, Alex Acuna et al pulling out all the stops - might expect this to be more of the same, particularly as Hosanna!'s '..In The House' series has been, by and large, seriously funky. But a quick read of the sleevenotes reveals that this is somethin' else. Whilst it may not be precisely a "bold new step in praise and worship music" (to quote the blurb), this is Ron as you may never have heard him before, because it's a mix of inspirational gospel, R&B, blues and jazz. He's joined by Darlene Zschech on the anthemic "You Are"; the title track bounces along with a horn-driven beat, using the words of Psalm 23 ("I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever"); sons Sam and Ronald get several songwriting credits; and there's a bluesy, jazzy version of Bill Withers' "Grandma's Hands". Add plenty of seasoned session players and singers (Jerry McPherson, Steve Brewster, Chris Rodriguez, Lisa Bevill, Leann Albrecht, Marabeth Jordon and Anointed's Nee-C Walls), mix in Integrity's usual production polish and this should not disappoint Ron's many fans, and might just win him a few new ones.

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Product Description
With fresh songs, R&B choruses, and bluesy melodies, 'Dwell In The House' is something of a departure for Ron Kenoly; but it is still as God-focused as anything else he's done. It's a bold new step in praise & worship music and features Ron Kenoly like you've never heard him before. With songs like' Dwell In The House, Praise Him' and 'You Are' (a stirring duet with Darlene Zschech), this innovative album will touch Christians and non-believers alike.

Reader Comments

Posted by OLIVE AGU in LAGOS - NIGERIA @ 12:37 on Jun 26 2008

Well i will say that Ron Kenoly has touched number of life's expecially me. I cal him my senior uncle because of his inspiration in Music and I thank God for using him in this our age. I must say am proud of you just keep it up surely there is a crown of glory to be won. And one day we shall behold him as he comes.
May bless u real good.



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