Published in the CR Mag 30

Friday 1st December 1995

KarenLeigh - KarenLeigh

STYLE: Pop
RATING

OUR PRODUCT CODE: 3731-421
LABEL: Integrity 00812
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RRP: £4.99

Reviewed by Tony Cummings

Karen Leigh isn't a her, but a them. Karen Leigh are a duo from Mobile, Alabama. Their sound is the kind of hook-laden pop gospel which have instantly attracted American Christian radio airplay. 'Karen Leigh' is full of finger snapping rhythms and, as on the ballad "No More Words" (co-written by DC Talk's Toby McKeehan) complete with a Larry Adler-style harmonica, a convincing intimacy. With lyrics guaranteed to edify the saints and an impeccable production from Chris Harris this is undoubtedly one of the classiest debuts of 1995.

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Posted by Don in state of Delaware @ 14:32 on May 12 2011

I have this one and only cd by this wonderful duo; both of whom were part of group Truth the year prior.
They sang with trio lead on Truth's radio hit "Givin it up for YOU" in 1994. I had heard ccm radio play the song "Save it for a Rainy Day", great song! It has hit written all over it! The song also includes 2 bgv's associated with top ccm artist Amy Grant; Chris Rodriguez & Vicki Hampton: written by Grant Cunningham and top ccm recording artist Michelle Tumes. I love the song "But I Do"; great vocals are heard; a favorite! Well known songwriter for ccm songs Geoff Thurman co-wrote "Call My Name"
as you may familiar with his 6 minute masterpiece for Amy Grant; the 1984 "JEHOVAH". "No More Words" begins with wondrous harmonica, love this song; it was co-written by DC Talk's Toby. This song is destined to be a ccm classic; the duo did a most
beautiful recording. It would have been nice to hear more recordings by this duo. GOD Bless! - Don

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