Focusfest with Geraldine Latty - Focusfest 2002: Celebration Of Joy

Monday 1st September 2003
Focusfest with Geraldine Latty - Focusfest 2002: Celebration Of Joy
Focusfest with Geraldine Latty - Focusfest 2002: Celebration Of Joy

STYLE: Pop
RATING 6 6 6 6 6 6
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 7930-7691
LABEL: Kingsway KMCD2426
FORMAT: CD Album
RELEASE DATE: 2002-09-20
RRP: £4.99

Reviewed by Tom Lennie

With a focus on joy, it's inevitable that some strong celebratory praise songs should rise from this recording, marking the 10th annual Focusfest event. In fact, these constitute around half the playing time and include two from each of the Hillsong and Phatfish camps. While carrying great pathos, I find Ms Latty's distinctive high-pitched vocals a bit overpowering on these upbeat tracks - virtually launching into orbit on the closing classic "There Is A Day" anthem! (where she duets with Alison Bates). I'm much more taken with her take on the Celtic "Christ Be Before Me" and the gorgeous layered harmonies on Redman's "Friend Of Sinners". Oddly, Geraldine makes use of only one of her own songs on this set, while Joanne Hogg provides guest solo on a lesser known 19th century hymn and one of her own brand new compositions. Overall, some appealing sounds, but not outstanding.

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Sample Track Listing:
1. Come Now Is The Time [Listen]
2. Yet Will I Praise Him [Listen]
3. May Our Homes [Listen]

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