From: jgj@ssd.csd.harris.com (Jeff Jackson)
Newsgroups: rec.music.christian
Subject: CD REVIEW:  Geoff Moore, _A_Friend_Like_You_
Date: 17 Apr 92 18:28:07 GMT
Organization: I would rather be windsurfing.



Geoff Moore and The Distance
A Friend Like U

(Songs rated on a 4 point scale)
First Impressions of GM's new CD.  It will be available in
stores May 22.

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A Friend Like U
by GM and Seven Curtis Chapman
3.7

A fun tune with a neat bass line.  Will probably join the
"Friends" classics by M.W. Smith and Kenny Rogers.

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House of Faith
by GM and Charlie Peacock
3.8

Great Anthem proclaiming the importance of Faith.

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Reminders of You
by Jeff Silvey and Billy Simon
2

A list of where in the world we see reminders of Him.  Its slower
paced and just doesn't hold my attention as well as I would like.
    A cross on a chain
    or a thunder cloud rolling
    a Bible in a hotel room
    or lights on an evergreen

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Remember Who You Are
by GM & Roscoe Meek
3.5

A good song of encouragement.  It rocks.  The opening rhythm line
sounds like some sort of heavy industrical equipment.  I'm sure
some people will think it corny, but I liked it.

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Listen to Our Hearts
by GM and Steven Curtis Chapman (duet)
3.5

This is the song that GM is closing his concerts with.  Very mellow.
Praise and worship.  I liked the live version better.  Why do most
performers shy away from simple acoustic guitar doing the
accompaniment.  Having heard it that way, this seems a bit over
orchestrated.  It should get plenty of airplay on both traditional
and contemporary format shows.

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Good to be Alive
by GM & Roscoe Meek
3.5

Nostalgic.  Expression of the joy of being alive.  Facing my 10 year
H.S. reunion this summer, I found uplifting.  Upbeat music, but not rock.

    Well I wonder, what this day will see
    Will I find my dreams or stare in the face of tragedy
    Whatever my come
    Whatever may be
    Of this I am sure, I'm forgiven and free
    and I will live like I believe

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Aware of Wonder
by GM and Charlie Peacock
3.2

How many good songs can Charlie Peacock write per year anyway?  Very
upbeat.  Continues the them of Good to Be Alive.  The excitement
and wonder of life with God.

   This is the Greatest Mystery
   Your love for me
   It is a wonder


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Listen and Learn
by GM and Bruce Carroll
(acoustic guitar by Bruce Carroll)
3.5

The importance of listening to God.

   Listening isn't easy, listening can be hard
   It tears at the defenses
   of words that guard our hearts.

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Come To Me
by GM and Phil Madeira
2

Mellow.  I love that Bee through a Leslie cabinet.  I kept wanting
the song to break into Blues.  I'd like to hear Eddie DeGarmo do this
one.  As it is, it drags a little too much.

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Called to Hope
by Eddie DeGarmo (speak of the devil :-)
3.6

This song rocks.  I love the harmonies on the chorus.  A song of
encouragement.


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Average score 3.23.  A good B+.  Geoff Moore fans won't be
disappointed.  One little note: It sounds like he isn't pushing his
range as much as he used to.  I wonder if he's had some trouble, or
he's just getting wiser with age.

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