SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: PROMISES KEPT- ANTHEM EDITION

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SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:

CD REVIEW:

PROMISES KEPT

ANTHEM EDITION

LABEL: SONLITE RECORDS

PRODUCER:ROGER TALLEY

RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 10, 2025

GROUP MEMBERS: TIM RACKLEY (LEAD), DOUG ROARK (BARITONE), ANDREW UTECH (BASS), AND CAMERON EDENS (TENOR)

SONG LIST:

  1. Every Promise Made Is A Promise Kept (Kenna Turner West, Jason Cox)
  2. Still Under His Feet (Shona Bright)
  3. Running (Lee Black, Nathan Woodard)
  4. Graveyard (Mark Mathes, Kenna Turner West)
  5. Nobody Like Him (Dave Clark, Don Koch)
  6. I Am Loved (Sue C. Smith, Lee Black, Devin McGlamery)
  7. They Need To See (Rebecca J. Peck)

BREAKDOWN:

Anthem Edition, the quartet formerly known as the Old Paths, has a renewed energy and sound that is on full display with their new project Promises Kept. This seven song album is the first to feature tenor singer Cameron Edens who joined the group in late 2023. It is also the first mainline release to feature bass singer Andrew Utech, who joined the group in early 2023. Edens and Utech join co-founders Tim Rackley and Doug Roark (who sing lead and baritone respectively) to complete this stellar vocal lineup.

This exciting album kicks off with the country-styled, up-tempo title track “Every Promise Made Is A Promise Kept.” From the pen of Kenna Turner West and Jason Cox, this incredible song reminds us of God’s Promise to us. There has never been a time, day, or moment where God’s Words aren’t true. He will do what He said He would do! He’s faithful and will never fail us. Every Promise made is a Promise kept! Cameron Edens takes the lead on one of the singles from the project: “Still Under His Feet.” This powerful ballad encourages listeners to trust in God always. Lean not on your own understanding but trust in Him. When you’re in over your head, it’s still under His Feet! Edens has an incredible, refreshing tenor voice. This is sure to be a hit for the group as well as Edens’ signature song. Andrew Utech’s smooth bass is featured on the driving groove “Running.” This fun tune tells of the transforming power of Christ. Sin had me trapped, but when I heard Jesus call my name, I went running out of that grave! Utech is an incredible bass singer and like his twin brother Alex Utech (formerly of the Down East Boys), has quite an impressive range. “Graveyard,” the first single from the album, is already climbing the charts. This fun, energy-filled tune featuring Tim Rackley celebrates Christ’s Resurrection. He ain’t the graveyard. He rose just like He said! Doug Roark takes the lead on the fun, up-tempo tune “Nobody Like Him,” which simply praises Christ for His many miracles and blessings. He is a soul saver, wall breaker, sin taker! He changes hearts! There is nobody like Him! Tim Rackley takes the lead on the powerful ballad “I Am Loved.” This incredible song tells of the Savior’s Sacrifice and His Love for us. The Great I Am moved and sent His only Son! He saved me! Hallelujah praise The Lord. I Am Loved! This stellar album closes with another energy filled tune “They Need To See.” Andrew Utech and Cameron Edens are featured on the verses of this incredible song of hope. It powerfully reminds us that the world needs to see Jesus through us! We need to shine the light of Christ in this lost and broken world!

FINAL THOUGHTS:

ANTHEM EDITION DELIVERS YET ANOTHER INCREDIBLE ALBUM WITH PROMISES KEPT: FEATURING STELLAR VOCALS, SEVEN MESSAGE FILLED SONGS, AND TOP NOTCH MUSICIANSHIP. CAMERON EDENS AND ANDREW UTECH ARE FANTASTIC ADDITIONS TO THIS GREAT GROUP. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: “RUNNING,” “STILL UNDER HIS FEET,” “EVERY PROMISE MADE IS A PROMISE KEPT,” AND “THEY NEED TO SEE.”

5 OUT OF 5 STARS!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.anthemedition.com

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