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Awesome Collection of Songs by an amazing Christian Artist.

Angel Girl | Tulsa Oklahoma | 03/17/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is an awesome CD. It has a variety of worship and other songs that have helped everyone to grow and love Philips, Craig, and Dean. I used to listen to this group as a kid growing up and most of the songs on this CD have touched my heart tremendously. The song "Christian" is a great example of how we should share our beliefs with those who don't know Him. This song helps us realize that "being a Christian" is a great thing. The song "This Is How It Feels To Be Free" helps us realize that there is power, love, and forgiveness in Jesus who teaches us to forgive and love those people in life who do wrong to us. Another one of my favorite songs is: "Mercy Came Running" which helps us realize that God's mercies are new every morning--AMEN! Thanks be to God for His neverending mercy and grace. Oh yeah--there is also a bunch of modern day worship songs on this CD that everyone can enjoy! I give this cd--5 stars!~Tulsa Oklahoma"

Good stuff, better than I expected...

Chad Oberholtzer | Boalsburg, PA, USA | 06/11/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this two-disc greatest hits collection for my wife, basically because we had both heard the song "Your Grace Still Amazes Me" and found it to be stunning. I was expectating a pedestrian album from a mediocre CCM group, but I found something much more than that. What surprised me most was how many of these songs I knew, even if I didn't love all of them. At the very least, it's impossible to dispute the fact that Phillips, Craig, and Dean have had a significant and influential career as a group, even if their songs outshine the reknown of the group itself.



To be sure, there is a certain cheesiness to some of the songs, and they have a very particular and almost formulaic style. Most songs begin with a soloist, then adding one harmony voice, and finally the third voice. Some of the accompaniment parts were dated and over-synthesized, but that was the sound when those songs were released in the mid- to late-1990's.



Having said that, I was surprised by how good most of the songs sounded. Though their individual voices are unspectacular, they make a great ensemble, and many of their vocal harmonies are tight and glorious. In fact, several of the songs give me "holy goosebumps" every time I hear them.



My personal favorite tracks are "Shine on Us" and "Crucified with Christ" on Disc 1 and "Your Grace Still Amazes Me" and "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" on Disc 2.



Overall, this is a wonderful album. I have really enjoyed just popping it in the CD player and singing along with this group that I didn't even know I liked. Even (and maybe especially) if you don't own any other PC&D albums, I recommend this compilation as a wonderful contribution to the Christian music world."

A stellar Christian trio

Sir William | Southeast Texas | 12/16/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have listened to 'Philips Craig and Dean' forever, but have never truly appreciated how good they are.

Now I cant get enough of them! Funny thing is, I go to garage sales all the time, and have passed up some of their best music. However I will say, I've been lucky enough to recently find some of their hits whilst trash picking.



The Ultimate Collection truly has some of their very best tunes. You can not wrong with this double CD. Some of my favorites being 'He'll do whatever it takes' What a powerful song! 'Crucified with Christ' is also another favorite. You will most definitely not be disappointed with this double CD collection, it will spiritually inspire you."