Winding Through Life

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Doyle Lawson's departure from the Country Gentlemen in 1979 set him on a mission. His band, known as "the quartet of bluegrass," highlights classic Southern gospel singing, exploiting those harmonies for their doo-wop-like buoyancy. As Lawson enters his second decade with Quicksilver, he stays true to that gospel road, digging deeper into the quartet tradition and focusing on both the band harmonies and the spectacular lead singing of Barry Scott. Though without the truly moving moments of 1998's Gospel Radio Gems, this collection offers "River of Tears," a new, bittersweet composition by Carl Jackson and Shelby Kennedy. What's missing is stronger, more evocative material: as impeccable as the singing might be on standbys like "The Bible Told Me So," the overall mood of the album relies on the didactic side of gospel, rather than exploring the music's more mysterious and emotionally complex dimensions. --Roy Kasten

Tracks:

Gladness, Peace And Love
River Of Tears
Do Right And Come Smiling Thru
Lord, It's Just Another Hill
Endless Day
Up Above The World So High
Heaven Alone Will Satisfy Me
The Lord Will Answer Thee
Just Let Me Fly
If Jesus Is There
Nothing Can Touch Me
Seek Ye Out The Old Path
Closer I Must Be
The Bible Told Me So

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Doyle Lawson's departure from the Country Gentlemen in 1979 set him on a mission. His band, known as "the quartet of bluegrass," highlights classic Southern gospel singing, exploiting those harmonies for their doo-wop-like buoyancy. As Lawson enters his second decade with Quicksilver, he stays true to that gospel road, digging deeper into the quartet tradition and focusing on both the band harmonies and the spectacular lead singing of Barry Scott. Though without the truly moving moments of 1998's Gospel Radio Gems, this collection offers "River of Tears," a new, bittersweet composition by Carl Jackson and Shelby Kennedy. What's missing is stronger, more evocative material: as impeccable as the singing might be on standbys like "The Bible Told Me So," the overall mood of the album relies on the didactic side of gospel, rather than exploring the music's more mysterious and emotionally complex dimensions. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

"Winding Through Life".......2000-12-23

While playing and listening to this CD, I can't help but tremble and cry as their Heavenly voices touch and embrace my soul. My spirit has never experienced the nourishment and comfort that this CD has brought into my heart and soul. This CD is one every gospel lover world wide should have in their collection. River of Tears explains the many trials, tribulations, and pain we all experience as we are "Winding Through Life". "Just Let Me Fly" tells the story of a woman brought back to life by a doctor, then tearfully she immediately tells of her after life experience and asks the doctor "Why didn't you just let me fly with the angels?" What a heartbreaking, or to many, a heart warming song. All the other songs are also great pieces of work that this great band sent from Heaven has given us. The most angelic voices I can remember having ever brought such an inspiration to my heart to the extent that I can't wait to get to Heaven! GOD BLESS THESE INSPIRATIONAL CHILDREN OF THE LORD FOREVER!! I want to sing with Doyle Lawson in Heaven someday and for eternity.

Just not up to Par!.......2000-07-26

I am a very loyal fan and devoted follower of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, but this CD was a mild disappointment. The songs all sounded "right off an assembly line" and lacked the uniqueness that I associate with DL&Q. The harmonies were great; the music good; and Barry Scott is sensational (does a lot of tenor leads). I just wasn't pleased with the selection of music that they chose for this CD. I wish I'd listened to it before buying it, but after all I figure I couldn't go wrong with Doyle Lawson; but alas, my first (of probably many)mistakes and ultimate disappointments in the field of music.

Winding Through Life ON PROZAC.......2000-07-10

Doyle Lawson and his band of very talented musicians obviously visited the drug store before going to the studio to cut this CD. A more dreary set of gospel numbers I've never heard. This effort does not live up to this group's potential. Notwithstanding Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine's adulation of Mr. Lawson in a recent issue, he really needs to get back to bluegrass gospel basics and choose some more spirited arrangements. I wish I had my money back.

Doyle Lawson and Quicksilvers best to date.......1999-11-17

I have been a Doyle Lawson fan since the "Rock My Soul" days and he has recorded a lot of great gospel recordings but this is THE BEST in my book, if you like Blugrass Gospel or Southern Gospel than this is a must have.

The best album from this group!.......1999-11-06

Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver has always been a great group. This particular recording is their best. It has a good mixture of songs and the harmonies are superb. I would highly recommend this album to bluegrass gospel lovers. They need to make an entire acapella bluegrass gospel album. Keep up the good work!

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