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So disappointed

Diane S. Gross | Keystone Heights FL | 03/31/2004

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Having 'cut my teeth' on southern gospel with its simple arrangements and heartfelt vocals, I was so disappointed to listen to this slickly produced album of Ira Stanphill's music. His melodies were beautiful and his lyrics so meaningful, but this album with strange philharmonic arrangements behind the voices was just plain jarring. The effect was somewhat like the latest Gaither Homecoming videos - lots of production values but little sincere, real feeling. Wish they had recorded the album at some little Georgia church instead of a big production studio - it would have been a better reflection of the impact of Ira Stanphill's words and music on the 'little people'. As a comparison, listen to LaBreeska Hemphill sing "Mansion Over the Hilltop" on the "Down at the Tabernacle" Gaither CD and you will know what I mean."