SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: IT WON’T BE LONG- POET VOICES

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SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:

CD REVIEW:

IT WON’T LONG

POET VOICES

LABEL: STOWTOWN RECORDS

RELEASE DATE: JUNE 21, 2024

PRODUCER: WAYNE HAUN, TREY IVEY, AND DONNY HENDERSON

GROUP MEMBERS: PHIL CROSS (LEAD), DONNY HENDERSON (BARITONE), K.C. ARMSTRONG (BASS), AND JEFF SNYDER (TENOR)

SONG LIST:

  1. IT WON’T BE LONG – Written by: Phil Cross / Donny Henderson
  2. I REMEMBER LOST – Written by: Phil Cross / Donny Henderson
  3. JESUS BUILT A BRIDGE – Written by: Phil Cross
  4. JESUS BROUGHT ME OUT – Written by: Frederick D. Fuller / Howard Smith
  5. HIT THE ALTAR – Written by: Kirk Talley
  6. GRACE & GLORY – Written by: Phil Cross
  7. THE LAST AMEN – Written by: Phil Cross
  8. ONE HOLY LAMB – Written by: Phil Cross / Cindi Ballard
  9. DOIN’ WHAT A CHILD OF THE KING SHOULD DO – Written by: Phil Cross / Donny Henderson
  10. I AM REDEEMED – Written By: Phil Cross

THOUGHTS:

Poet Voices has been spreading the Gospel in song for over three decades. Prolific songwriter and lead singer Phil Cross and longtime baritone Donny Henderson are now joined by bass singer KC Armstrong and new tenor Jeff Snyder. This powerhouse lineup shines on this project which is the group’s debut on StowTown Records.

This exciting project opens with the uptempo title track “It Won’t Be Long.” This fun tune looks toward Heaven for it won’t be long until we reach our home. Jeff Snyder takes the lead on “I Remember Lost,” a mid-tempo tune that praises Christ for saving our souls. I remember lost by thank God I am found! Snyder is an incredible tenor and his voice blends perfectly with this group. “Jesus Built A Bridge” is the first of four classic Poet Voices hits that are given fresh updates on this record. This incredible song, written by Phil Cross, simply says Jesus built a bridge to Heaven for us with the Cross.“Jesus Brought Me Out” is a fun, energy filled tune that praises Christ for saving us and turning our lives around. “Hit The Altar,” written by the legendary Kirk Talley and featuring Donny Henderson, is a powerful ballad that tells of the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Give your life to Him and things will never be the same! “Grace and Glory” is another classic Poet Voices tune that praises Christ for His Love for us. His Love is full of Grace and Glory. That is why I sing! “The Last Amen” is a beautiful ballad that reminds listeners that God is the beginning and the end. He is the first Hallelujah and the last Amen. He is the song! KC Armstrong shines on the second verse of the incredible song. Jeff Snyder takes the lead on the Poet Voices classic “One Holy Lamb.” KC Armstrong takes the lead on the groovy “Doin’ What A Child Of The King Should Do.” This fun tune simply says: I’m living how God wants me to live. This great album closes with one of the group’s most popular songs “I Am Redeemed” featuring Phil Cross’s powerful lead vocal.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

POET VOICES DEBUTS ON STOWTOWN RECORDS WITH A TRULY FANTASTIC RECORDING. IT WON’T BE LONG FEATURES GREAT NEW SONGS AND FOUR CLASSICS THAT ARE SURE TO DELIGHT LISTENERS BOTH NEW AND OLD. JEF SNYDER AND KC ARMSTRONG ARE FANTASTIC NEW ADDITIONS TO THE GROUP BRINGING INCREDIBLE AND DYNAMIC TENOR AND BASS VOCALS. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: “DOIN’ WHAT A CHILD OF THE KING SHOULD DO,” “ONE HOLY LAMB,” “THE LAST AMEN,” “I REMEMBER LOST,” AND “GRACE AND GLORY.”

4.5 OUT OF FIVE STARS!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.poetvoices.net 

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