REVIEW: Avalon “Faith: A Hymns Collection” (CMC)
January 5th, 2007 |
Reviews | Source: CMCentral.com (98)
Avalon returns for their second release of 2006, a project of hymns and other inspirational songs, entitled Faith. Opening with a short, a cappella version of “Holy, Holy, Holy,” the stage is set for a worshipful outing for the vocal group. The bulk of the tracks on the album offer familiar choruses and a message of God’s faithfulness, reminding listeners that we can always rely on God to lovingly care for us. Whether it’s “Blessed Assurance,” a song of great testimony, or “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” a Christmas hymn put into new context, “In Christ Alone” or “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand,” the album resonates with confidence and reassurance. Though it doesn’t exactly fit in with the rest of the project, “For Freedom,” a tribute to the American troops, is included as a bonus track as well. […read more]



