Avalon - In a Different Light (11 tracks) +Album Reviews +Used CD available for Swap

My favorite Avalon release -- it lives in my CD changer!

03/25/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Avalon is Michael Passons, Jody McBrayer, Janna Potter and new soprano Cherie Paliotta (former soprano Nikki Hassman departed the group with a Sony general market deal). "In A Different Light" is Avalon's third release; its first with Paliotta. One of the most enjoyable things about listening to Avalon is the unusual beauty of each individual's voice; together their talents are gorgeous and compelling. "In A Different Light", with producer Brown Bannister at the helm, is great contemporary pop music filled with the messages of God's love and mercy.In the 14 months since the release of "A Maze of Grace", the group has grown individually and collectively. The excellent yet uneven "Maze" has been replaced with a polished cohesiveness evidenced in energetic yet mature vocal performances, even more impressive considering the incorporation of Paliotta. My favorite cuts: "Can't Live A Day", a power ballad of living faith that showcases the underappreciated Janna Potter, and "If My People Pray", a tightly produced pop anthem testifying to the power of prayer and the overflowing grace of God. Another song, "First Love", is an honest introspective questioning our failures to keep God first with the distractions of daily life. Despite my apparent emphasis on their voices, Avalon's faithfulness to their calling to touch others in the name of the Lord is immediately apparent in every note of every song. "In A Different Light" is some of the most listenable inspiration you'll ever hear."

Most spirtually mature with the best music Avalon CD yet!

04/06/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I first heard that this CD was coming out, back in July, I remember thinking, "There is no way they could top their last one," but Avalon has gone and amazed me again. This release is my favorite for various reasons. Their words are so intensely honest, and their Euro Pop sound sets them apart from any other artist on the Christian music scene, but I'd really like to concetrate on their lyrics. It's obvious that Avalon spent a large amount of time in prayer over these songs. The words are not sugar-coated like lots of Christian songs are becoming, but rather they expose the bare truth, that we are supposed to be "In the World Not of It," and that we "Can't Live a Day" without Him, and when we lose our "First Love" we can "Hide Our(My) Soul" in Jesus.With Brown Bannister in charge this group's music has soared to new heights. Avalon's harmony is very tight, and all four of their soulful, yet uniquely diverse, voices are incredably powerful on their solos.Come take on this challenge with Avalon to view life "In a Different Light.""

Songs of grace and love.

M Viljoen | CAPE Town. Mother city of the Rep. of South Afric | 09/29/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the second album I have bought by this awesome group. The first one being "A Maze of Grace".The mixture of their voices and the choice of their songs are phenomenal!! 'When did I lose my first love' is a poignant song that stirs my heart as I always wonder also 'when did I lose my first love'. Our enthusiasm for Christ and His gospel of grace and forgiveness always is so real and alive when we are first converted and, many times, during our walk with the Lord, we wonder what happened to that enthusiasm and excitement."I Hide my soul" is a great song reminding us that, when we feel far from the Lord, we can 'hide our soul in Jesus'.When considering all the wonders of God's creation and love we can be nothing but "Speechless". We are lost for words to explain His unfathomable glory and Grace in His relentless pursuit of us to the point where He became incarnate, took on the form of man and died for our sins on the cross.Your word is life, Your word is love, Your word is truth... this is so very true and the more we study God's word, the more we realize that we can 'Take Him at his Word' A great song with amazing words and harmony.In "A Different Light" is about the truth of what will happen to us when we know, in the future, all will be made clear and we will see 'in a different light'. This is a song that helps when we are going through times of sorrow but know that 'God works for the good of all those that love Him and are called according to His purpose' even if we do not understand it now."If my people Pray" is a very meaningful song to me because, in South Africa, we have been holding meetings of Christians from all races and walks of life over the passed two years, praying for God's blessing on our country. Our stadiums, some of which seat over sixty thousand people, have been filled on a day set aside for this, all at the same time, praying for peace and God's work in our country. Our verse of scripture for the 2002 rally was 2 Chronicles chapter 7 verse 14... "If my people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land". I could comment on all of the songs on this CD but suffice it to say that this is a great album to add to your collection of Christian music and will lift your hearts and soothe your souls."

EXCELLENT!

Sharone .P. Carter | ENGLAND | 02/11/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"AVALON...YOU ARE AWESOME! I love all the tracks on the cd~every one is excitingly different musically and the words just touch my heart especially Speechless,Cant Live A Day'If My People Pray,Only For The Weak,Hide My Soul(Jody' my skin just tingles how you sing that) and First Love~this brings tears to my eyes for my own experience and that of other family members who are away from the Lord at present. The whole cd carries the ministry of the Holy Spirit.I am in a ladies singing group(we are mostly in our 30s and 40s~are we too old for AVALON! ),called "HOPE"and AVALON have become my mentors.If we could see the Lord use us 1/2 as much to touch people,we would consider ourselves incredibly blessed. AVALON is not widely known in England and so I am recommending to my friends and they agree they are brilliant! SO WHEN ARE YOU COMING TO SEE US THEN? OUR YOUNG PEOPLE NEED YOU (and so do us oldies need your ministry). If anyone can forward any info on AVALON ie concerts,videos,testimonies, background etc,I would appreciate it.So keep up the good work, guys! we love you."

In a different light

sandusky@duo-county.com | Columbia, Kentucky | 12/28/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I used Can't live a Day for my tenth wedding anniversary...we renewed our vows, and this song made it perfect...words can not describe how beautiful this song is...and the rest of the album is just as great!"

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	Avalon In a Different Light Genres: Country, Pop, Christian & Gospel Track Listings (11) - Disc #1 Take You At Your Word In Not Of In A Different Light Can't Live a Day - Avalon, Beck, Joe [Jazz] Always Have, Always Will I'm Speechless If My People Pray Only For The Weak Let Your Love - Avalon, Border, Jeff Hide My Soul First Love a delightful cd
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