Search - Paul Williams & The Victory Trio :: Living on the Hallelujah Side

Fine bluegrass gospel w/ orignal and lesser-recorded songs

J. Ross | Roseburg, OR USA | 06/15/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Don't be confused by the five songs credited to "Paul Humphrey" (that's just Paul Williams' real name). Don't be confused that the "Victory Trio" is actually a quintet of Jerry Keys (banjo), Ned Cutshaw (guitar), Jeff Orr (rhythm guitar), Susie Keys (bass), and Keith Williams (fiddle). Originally from Virginia but now living in Tennessee, former Lonesome Pine Fiddler (and Sunny Mountain Boy) Paul Williams left bluegrass music in 1963 to pursue a career with the U.S. Postal Service. Now retired, Williams is back performing and recording to make up for lost time. With his Victory Trio since 1998, some impressive projects have been coming out from Paul on the Rebel Record label. Living On The Hallelujah Side is his ninth album since his reappearance in 1996. Paul continues to play his music in a traditional style that he's known for. He also continues to spread his ministry through music.The band has developed a signature sound and strong reputation for fine bluegrass gospel that emphasizes a good selection of original and lesser-recorded material. This project also includes the song, "Liberty And Justice For All" with its messages of faith in God, pride of being American, and love of our Nation. The prolific Paul Williams and the Victory Trio are a first-class act, and they have another winner with Living On The Hallelujah Side. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)"