AMY GRANT
Rock of Ages ... Hymns and Faith
Producer(s): Vince Gill, Brown Bannister
Label/Word/Curb/Warner Bros.
Release Date: May 3
The past few months have seen an onslaught of wonderful hymns albums by the top
names in Christian music. Now Grant weighs in with her contribution and it is
simply stunning. She mined this territory previously on her successful "Legacy"
album, but this project shines even brighter.
Such classics as "Joyful, Joyful," "I Surrender All" and "O Love That Will Not
Let Me Go" get fresh, organic-sounding updates, which will make them brand-new
to folks accustomed to the heavily orchestrated treatment they usually receive.
Grant also revives her 1980s hit "El Shaddai" in a delicate, more personal tone,
while she and husband Vince Gill deliver a gorgeous version of "Rock of Ages"
that gets an extra boost from the fabulous Fairfield Four. Overall, this is one
of the best albums in Grant's career.
—Deborah Evans Price
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