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As Usual, Gaither Delivers

Jeremy Hatfield | Athens, Ohio | 10/05/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I thought I'd write a review to correct the one star review previously given. Hymns is not as strong as its counterpart, Church in the Wildwood, but it certainly is worth having. The unique atmosphere of this recording (taking place at the chapel in "The Cove" - Billy Graham's retreat in North Carolina) is perfect for the type of project Bill Gaither has put together in Hymns. It is all old-timey gospel, the sort of bread and butter, feel-good, Sunday go to meetin' music that is the staple of popular gospel. Beyond that, Gaither combines a number of unique quartets with singers like George Younce, Larry Ford, Mike Allen, and Allison Durham Speer, all of whom deliver as usual. In short, if you're already a Gaither fan, it's a must have. If you are a casual fan looking for a recording to lift your spirits after a long day of work, this one is for you too. If nothing else, the recording is loaded with 19 tracks, and compared to most Southern Gospel CDs, that's a steal."