Customer Reviews
Grammy Worthy
The recording is so good that you can really hear every single string on the banjo and fiddle. This is one of the finest bluegrass gospel recordings I have heard.
The album makes you so happy to know Jesus!.
Charlie Daniel's Different Bluegrass Style
It has a few good songs on it in the bluegrass tradition but has a contemporary sound by and large. This CD is not for the die hard traditional bluegrass fan. For those of you who are familiar with Charlie Daniels it will be comforting that he adds his same spin and "rustic and lively" sounds to some of these gospel classics. It is an album that grows on you the more you listen to it.
Good Time Charlie Daniels goes Back to Musical Roots
Over a career spanning nearly 40 years, Daniels has done it all -- and done it really well too. Fans of 'classic rock', 'southern rock', country & western, and bluegrass probably all like at least one song by Charlie Daniels. SO today, he's got fans all over the place -- from hippies, to bikers, a few metal-fans, and even punk rockers.
Instead of putting out a bland album that tries to please everyone, Charlie Daniels decided to return to his musical roots, and he's put out an album of bluegrass, and steeped it in his deep religious beliefs. This is one of those albums, however, that no matter what your views are on religion, impresses on its merits as a piece of music. There is something about a man who is not shy about his convictions and who holds them deep enough to sing about them, that is -- inspiring. Patriotism, humanitarianism, and faith really do enrich the songs on this CD. Unlike a lot of artists who put put "Christian albums", there is nothing here that repudiates Charlie Daniels' big hit songs ("Devil Went Down to Georgia", "Uneasy Rider", "Long Haired Country Boy", "Still In Saigon", "Simple Man", etc. ). All of thse songs would fit right in with aany of his prior work. This is because, unlike a lot of other artists, Charlie Daniels does not have a long past that needs to be rejected.
I am not sure if Charlie Daniels ever considered being a pracher, but his readings of biblical verses and other words here give listeners the impression that he might try it one day.
The album opens with a bible verse, followed by "Walking in Jerusalem" (echoes "Hear Jerusalem Moan", off of the Nitty Gritty DIrt Band's CIRCLE-II album). Several familiar bluegrass standards (including "How Great thou art", "I'll Fly Away", "Working On a Building") are included. Unlike many deeply religious people, Daniels does not regard himself (as a devout Christian) needing to tell others how to live, nor to reject enjoyment in his own life. And the old 'good time' Charlie returns, and delivers remakes of familiar tunes that might become hits again, including "Keep On The Sunny Side", "I'll FLy Away", and "The Old Crossroads". Still, as Daniels reminds listeners: integrity and honesty matter, personally and professionally.
Guest appearances by Earl Scruggs, Chris Tile, Ricky Skaggs, and Cyndi Wheeler give the CD a high-gloss and professional credentials that should raise its visibility, despite being on an obscure gospelrecord label. This CD is a strong testament to deep and lasting values. It's also an excellent addition to any music collection.
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