Willie Joubert - There Is A River

Sunday 1st July 2001
Willie Joubert - There Is A River
Willie Joubert - There Is A River

STYLE: MOR / Soft Pop
RATING 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 2548-3472
LABEL: Maranatha MARD265
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Graham Jovanovic

From the gospel influenced opening title track this is a positive, sometimes grandiose sounding album that has a big heart. With luscious, operatic arrangements, tinkling pianos and Spanish guitars this work possesses the confidence to swallow the listener into a vast landscape and a world of majestic praise that somehow steers clear of being pompous. The production is elegantly professional whilst a little straight laced and defines a powerful voice in Willie Joubert as well as a competent songwriter. The overall classiness is appealing as are the wonderful African gospel choirs soothing us with hope and peace.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Vicki Lavarack in Jersey C.I. @ 18:47 on Mar 31 2012

I would be grateful if you could advise me where I can purchase this CD "There is a River". It's not available on Amazon either.

Thank you.



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