Andrew Fynn - But For Your Grace

Published Friday 17th October 2008
Andrew Fynn - But For Your Grace
Andrew Fynn - But For Your Grace

STYLE: Gospel
RATING 4 4 4 4
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 49353-14637
LABEL: Independent
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Jacob Wain

This is a mixture of '80s and modern day pop worship music from a Cork-based singer/songwriter. The idea for this album comes from a Latin phrase translating as "would the condition exist, were it not for the actions of another." This is a very deep notion which unfortunately does not seem to be supported by the lyrics and tone of the album. After awhile the repetition of song rhythm gets a bit tedious as only three different drum beats are used at different speeds throughout the album and unfortunately this percussion only features as a background sound rather than a feature that drives the songs. "I Was Glad" uses a mixture of major and minor chords which makes for quite a pleasing song but many of the other melodies are decidedly mundane. The vocals are led by Fynn and echoed by Carol Fynn and with an R&B influence from Danielle Lifetink are adequate but no more. Better production and more creative songwriting would have hugely improved this set.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Andrew Fynn in Cork @ 14:39 on Oct 17 2008

Having read your review its clear you failed to understand that the album is a collection of songs and choruses, therefore because the concept of 'conditio sine qua non' was thrown out there does not mean that every track will dominated with an indepth analysis of the concept.
yes it is a deep thought and the truth is we are where we are only because of the grace of God.

I was a bit unsure as to the reviewers concept of drums and the role it should play (its prominence), and i feel the day that a song needs to be driven by drums in order to sustain , the songwriter has lost his/her way.
As for the variety of drumbeats , all the songs were recorded by the same band surely consistency is required, after all we are not a fusion outfit.

The rest of the comments are fair comments and of course open to individual taste.

So in conclusion I appreciate the venue and the review , I just thought that I should clear up a few things that glared out at me from the reviewers comments.
check out www.myspace.com/andrewfynn for a sample of the songs on this album and decide for yourself.



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