Sometime you pick up a CD and just marvel at the vocal talents of the artist. Well, Debra Snipes is one of those singers.  She is no stranger to the gospel music industry.  The first time we heard the project titled The Gathering All The Saints, it was obvious that she was going to be a mainstay in the industry.

She will remind you Lucille Pope (of Lucille Pope and The Pearly Gates). Others will hear echoes of Dorothy Love Coates, Albertina Walker and Rosetta Thorpe. In other words, Ms. Snipes is a well rounded vocalist.

She is on the J. Platinum Record label.  With that label she has recorded at least seven (7) projects, the previously mentioned The Gathering All The Saints, Standing On The Promises of God, It's A Blessing To Be Alive, Who's In Charge Jesus, Cover Me Jesus, So Many Times The Lord Made A Way For Me.  The project that is the subject of this review, "Seek Jesus - Recorded Live In Albany, GA."

The project beings with "I Found Jesus In Time."  This song was also on the Standing On The Promises of God CD.  Another song from the Standing On The Promise of God CD that is on the Seek Jesus' project is "Don't Call The Roll.'  The song "So Many Times" was on the The Gathering All The Saints & So Many Times The Lord Made A Way For Me CD.  This is the longest song on the CD.  It is also one of the best on the project.

Other songs on this recording are “You Been Knocking,” “Seek Jesus,” “Jesus Didn't Leave Me,” “He Didn't Leave (Praise),” “In The Hands Of The Lord,” “Lord I Promise,” “Sign My Name,” “Bow Down,” and “Reason To Serve The Lord.”  All of these songs are worthy of your attention.

An interesting aspect to this project is the rhythm laid down by the band.  The musicians were Robert Harris (Lead Guitar), Demetrius Ware (Drums), Michael Watts (Bass Guitar), and Terry Thomas (Rhythm Guitar).  The arrangements to each song allow the band members to showcase their individual talents, without overshadowing the singers.

There are no hard hitting drive songs on this CD.  However, in spite of that absence, there really is something on this project for everyone.  The one element missing from the CD is any participation by the audience.  This is a 'live' recording.  But, at times, it appears to be more of another studio project.  We understand that there is a DVD of the recording in the works.  That may provide the audience participation that you would expect from a live recording.

If you enjoy the new traditional sounds of quartet gospel you will enjoy this recording.  The new release from Debra Snipes & The Angel's is full of good traditional gospel quartet CD.  We give Debra Snipes & The Angel's "Seek Jesus" Recorded Live In Albany, GA, am 8.5 out of 10.  To order this project click HERE.  Click on the title to hear “You Been Knocking.”

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