May 13, 2004
by Reb Yudel |
Their second independent CD, Daily Bread, surrounds the linear melodies a temple cantor might sing with subtly orchestrated melismatic colors derived from blues and funk. And where it departs most from Christian gospel is in God-centered lyrics with no mention of Jesus. Otherwise, their radio-friendly tunes deploy the same MIDI magic and driving syncopation that keep Mary J. and Destiny's Child on the pop charts.
Personally, I'd prefer less AOR radio hipness and more old-fashionedness in the music, but if you want to listen to Gospel without the kids starting to sing to Jesus, this might be a place to start.
Update: Speaking of Old Fashioned Gospel, since1968 interviews Lance Ledbetter, whose Goodbye, Babylon is a boxed set of over 150 gospel songs and sermons from the first half of the 20th century
