Search - Sanchez :: Who Is the Man

Ahhhhhh....

Peter Mung | Chicago, IL USA | 12/30/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A collection of fresh gospel sounds that will leave you feeling exhilarated and comforted. Sanchez, whose mother in an evangelist in Jamaica, steps completely away from the primarily "lover's dancehall" of his past into the light of Jesus Christ. I'm sure his mother is delighted as will be all who aquire this recording. "Amazing Grace" (He Looked Beyond My Fault), "Home Coming Day" and the opener "I Must Tell Jesus" are among the traditional hymns that get lively yet to true-to -form reworkings. Though only a few of the songs have a definite reggae beat, the underpinnings of sun-drenched Jamaican rhythms provide solid framework throughout. "Praying Time", a Sanchez original, sizzling solid dancehall reggae tune in which the singer delivers a message about the importance of prayer- not only when one is in need , but when things are going well. Whether you prefer comtemporary, traditional or reggae gospel, this album is twelve tracks of pure pleasure. Anyone who's ever heard me playing this CD inevitably asks, "who's that?" or says, "Hey, I like that!" From the crucial yet tender touch in the drumming of Paul Kastick and Rohan Dwyer to the warm and sweet sax of Dean Fraser, the supporting musicianship is superb. Fine choral vocals blend beautifully with the pristine tenor of Sanchez for one seriously blessed recording. Open your heart and let the melodies and messages speak to you."

CANT WAIT

Chocci | London, England | 11/18/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"From the day I heard this tune a good few years back, I have always loved this song. Sanchez's sweet melodic voice compliments if not inhances the instrumental on the record. One word "wicked""