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J.G.'s M.O. - J.C. Via R&B...

artisticsoul | Motown | 02/17/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"J.G. is THE most underrated CCM veteran... can't fathom why. Country Christian is a fave rave in my woods (not mine though, uhn uhn)... "The Man Inside" would be a welcome change... I mean, gee whiz, c'mon, man. The whole 1st side (the first six songs) you can play straight thru without skipping. The second side (I'm saying side 'cause I have the cassette) is okay, bar "Gone With You" (not just because it puts it foot on the CCM/secular boundary, but because... I don't really like it, hehe). "Laying In The Street" is reminiscent of "In Too Deep" from the "Jesus Loves Ya" outing. The best track is hard to say, but when it comes down to the wire... it would have to be "Don't Ever" for its message and its rhythm/melody. The interlude before that just leads you into "Don't Ever," and you start gettin' and to it and start turning up the volume. A close 2nd is "There For You" (considering that Jon sounds remarkably sounds like Stevie Wonder, f.y.i.) for its melody and musical accompaniment. "Fly With The Wind" is good lyric-wise, but don't sleep on Jon's vocals, both mesh together nicely. Tracks like "The Man Inside" and "Get It Together" are simple R&B tracks... but they don't fail to move you and still incorporate the message of God into the mix. The only thing I think J.G. should've did differently was a remix of "God Will Find Ya" that actually had a tempo. Overall, a solid album with a lot of tracks that could be possible singles (if some radio stations even PLAYED J.G. once in a while), but more on the secular side (I think he meant to do that, hence "Gone With You" and "Your Love Is Like That"), but a shoe-in for J.G.'s best effort, which is saying a lot."

God is good, all of the time!

staple@chowan.edu | North Carolina | 04/09/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Praise God! Another Jon Gibson album! It's more than cool to see Mr. Gibson's lyrical and musical talent at work again. I've always been amazed at how he conveys complex feelings and concepts using such down to earth language in his songs. That's a rare talent, and one he's known for. I've been a fan ever since I was a little kid. Like 8 or 9. I was born in '78. Stay encouraged Jon! God is good. Keep your heart set on God's awards, even though the man made ones like the Doves haven't recognized you. That's OK, 'cause it's all for God's glory, and your efforts have not gone unnoticed. You're my favorite singer, man! God bless you."

Another Good One

artisticsoul | 12/09/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Another fine CD by one of the most underrated artists around. JG has moved out of Stevie Wonder's shadow over the past several CDs, and this one (his first in 4 years) is one of his best."