Wayne Watson has had a trying year. In sight of writing a follow-up to his greatly admired project The Way Home, a freak accident left him broken, sick, and fatigued. For months he could hardly muster the energy for dai... more »ly living, let alone a creative endeavor. Through this time Watson began to consider the possibility of his musical career coming to an end. But then some heaven-sent encouragement helped him believe again that God was indeed using him. His song "For Such a Time as This" was used on an episode of TV's Touched by an Angel, and he was invited to perform a private worship service for the survivors of the Columbine High School shooting. Through these events, and a little inspiration gleaned at a James Taylor concert, Watson began to write again. In 10 weeks he penned the 11 songs that make up this self-titled release, his 16th album. Reflecting on his life events over the past year, Watson has turned his pain, emotions, and questions into songs that his listeners can identify with. And breaking from his usual style, he has written these songs with both piano and guitar, making this project more lush and textured than his previous material. --Israel Button« less
Wayne Watson has had a trying year. In sight of writing a follow-up to his greatly admired project The Way Home, a freak accident left him broken, sick, and fatigued. For months he could hardly muster the energy for daily living, let alone a creative endeavor. Through this time Watson began to consider the possibility of his musical career coming to an end. But then some heaven-sent encouragement helped him believe again that God was indeed using him. His song "For Such a Time as This" was used on an episode of TV's Touched by an Angel, and he was invited to perform a private worship service for the survivors of the Columbine High School shooting. Through these events, and a little inspiration gleaned at a James Taylor concert, Watson began to write again. In 10 weeks he penned the 11 songs that make up this self-titled release, his 16th album. Reflecting on his life events over the past year, Watson has turned his pain, emotions, and questions into songs that his listeners can identify with. And breaking from his usual style, he has written these songs with both piano and guitar, making this project more lush and textured than his previous material. --Israel Button
God has used Wayne Watson to bring people to the Lord.
Glenna Scott | Catoosa, OK USA | 12/30/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"On November 17, 2000 my brother took his life at age 45. While making many trips in my car to be with my other siblings and mother, I would be alone and want silence to try to sort things out. One trip back to my house I really needed to be ministered to. I turned on my Christian station I usually listen to and as I listened I couldn't believe what I was hearing...something about "those who remain standing must cry all the tears". God gave me that song from Wayne Watson. We played it at the funeral and because the words were so powerful we put them on a video projector for all to see. As the words came "those who remain standing must cry all the tears", I was compelled to stand and sing out. The entire packed church followed. God has used this song to speak to my family. Wayne Watson is to be praised for allowing God to use him and to deliver such an AWESOME cd. The entire cd is incredible with songs that touch hearts and can change lives. Wow! Thank you, Wayne Watson, for being a messenger of God. I pray that the pain you must have felt as you wrote these songs will soon ease, just as the pain I am feeling in the loss of my brother will someday ease."
Always Exceptional
William B Slonaker | Inwood, WV USA | 07/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have been listening to Wayne Watson's work since the late 70's. His gift for putting words to music is always exceptional, reflecting both passion and insight of God's ways and means. He can lift you to greater levels of worship ("Merciful Heaven) and greater depths of commitment ("Finest Hour"). His gift is especially realized when he turns to matters of the family. If you've lost a parent, let "Turning Into Dad" help to comfort and encourage your heart. Wayne Watson is one Christian artist that maintains excellence consistently in all of his work. He is able to capture eternal truths in everyday situations like few Christian songwriters today. I don't think you'll be ever be disappointed with any of his work."
I love it!
godprincess1611 | 11/11/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you think Wayne Watson is only for your parents you are wrong! This is the best CD he's ever put out and I love it. He gives many challenges through his songs and makes you think."
Supernaturally natural
avlight | NC | 07/25/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Wayne has came back after a lack of creativity. This CD definately is better than the previously released and monotone "The Way Home" and ranks with the on fire "Field of Souls" and the honest "The Fine Line" as one of his greatest CD's."