This CD will always be a favorite of mine
author: Jim Papandrea/ Director of Adult Faith Formation
I've listened to Joe's CD so many times, that any other CD would have gotten on my nerves by now. But the Psalms CD is so tastefully produced, you just never get sick of it. The production of this CD is flawless. Also, the writing and arranging of the music is really well done. I could go on and on, but one example is Psalm 40, which builds to the end, and then he could have ended it, but then it comes around and ends with the "I waited patiently" line - not only is this great songwriting, but it creates an emotional response to the message as well. It's brilliant.
Joe does a really amazing job of marrying the text to the music. It never seems forced or contrived. It's totally smooth. There's never a jarring moment on the whole CD, and overall the effect of the CD is just a really great balance of energy with the contemplative, yet without being overly simplistic in the arrangements.
To say this is my favorite CD right now doesn't do it justice, because it only puts it in a category with other CDs that could be a favorite for a while but then get replaced by another. This CD will always be a favorite of mine.
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A wonderful devotional album
author: Phillip
Would be happy to recommend this to anyone looking for a truly inspirational or devotional album. Joe's vocal talent is amazing on this project, but more so it is the creative way he took the book of Psalms and interpreted it into extraordinary songs that can clearly be used in any praise & worship or liturgical setting. Kudos to Joe Hand for such a fine project!
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