STYLE: Rock RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 167291-26040 LABEL: Independent FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1
Reviewed by Ian Whitwood
This is a trans-Atlantic project, with Belfast-based worship leader and singer/songwriter Aaron and Brazil-based musician/producer Felipe Gonzalez combining to produce a quality 10-track album. The opening track, "Cry Out" (released as a single) has a steady, insistent rhythm which slows at the bridge, "Send your power (x3) on us," as Aaron cries to God to assist persecuted believers. "Heal This Land" brings 2 Chronicles 7:14 (a Scripture used as a church rallying call in recent years) to life as Aaron expands its message to increase its contemporary application. Musically there are references to other artists in both Aaron's singing (shades of Michael Stipe of R.E.M. and Dan Heseltine of Jars Of Clay on "He's Alive") and his guitar playing (Brian May-style riffs on the title track and Thin Lizzy and punk rock-style riffs on "Proclaiming Jesus"). But such eclecticism works well and his interpretations of classic gospel songs "What A Friend" and "Your Amazing Grace" are particular standouts. Having listened to this album on my car CD player for several weeks without tiring of its lively and engaging content I have nothing but praise that Messrs Graham and Gonzalez have delivered an album which in terms of quality stands up against record label releases made for far bigger budgets.
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Posted by Robbie Connor in Coleraine N.Ireland @ 08:05 on Jul 22 2018
The moment I started listening to this CD emailed to me by
Aaron in MP3 format. I knew instantly it was up there with
all the big record labels. Aaron went on to tell me that he
was having difficulty in getting radio stations to play it.
Their loss. I can tell you that we here at Hectors House
Internet Radio a non-profit community internet radio station
based in Coleraine Northern Ireland have already included it
into our regular playlist. Congratulations to everyone
involved.
Please check out our facebook group Hectors House Radio for
details of our scheduled live broadcasting dates and times.
Which are posted as and when available. A link to listen to
our station can be found on Aaron V Graham music web site.
Once again guys excellent work. We pray it will be a big
success for you.
The moment I started listening to this CD emailed to me by Aaron in MP3 format. I knew instantly it was up there with all the big record labels. Aaron went on to tell me that he was having difficulty in getting radio stations to play it. Their loss. I can tell you that we here at Hectors House Internet Radio a non-profit community internet radio station based in Coleraine Northern Ireland have already included it into our regular playlist. Congratulations to everyone involved.
Please check out our facebook group Hectors House Radio for details of our scheduled live broadcasting dates and times. Which are posted as and when available. A link to listen to our station can be found on Aaron V Graham music web site. Once again guys excellent work. We pray it will be a big success for you.