For the month of July we take a look at a CD from 4 Winds Records that some may view as a compilation project. The CD is (God Is God) He Won’t Change by Darrell Luster And Friends.

Lately Darrell Luster and 4 Winds Records have been very busy. Several months ago 4 Winds released projects on The Golden Wings Quartet of Tupelo, Mississippi, The Christian Angels, Castro Coleman & Highly Favored, and The Alabama Boys.  Now the label has released new projects on Rev. F. C. Barnes & Company, Spencer Taylor & The Highway QC’s and The Messengers.

Fans of this genre and of Southern Gospel know that Luster is one of the lead signers for The Sensational Nightingales. He is also a producer and his signature style and vocals are clearly stamped on several of the recent release by 4 Winds Records referenced above.

The Friends’ CD features Rev. F. C. Barnes on the title track "(God Is God) He Won’t Change."  Also, featured on the Friends’ project are Jerome Williams (of The Evereadys) on “Nothing Shall Separate Me From His Love,” Evelyn Turrentine-Agee & Ben Cone III & Worship on “My God’s Got It,” Darrell Luster, II and Darrian Luster on “I Just Want To Say Thank You Lord,” Fredericka Faison & Ben Cone III & Worship on “All Things Work Together For Good” and The Legend, Spencer Taylor, on “It Won’t Last.”

There is a moving medley tribute to the late Margaret Allison. Also, a song from the last project recorded by Ms. Allison, "Don’t Let Him Catch You With Your Work Undone."  And, we learn from the intro to this song, that The Angelics were one of the first group to record songs written by Mr. Luster.

The project actually begins with Luster’s moving acknowledgement of what it was like when he first started singing professionally – for he “hadn’t been born again.” Every gospel signer should take heed to this song. If you are “singing one thing and living another” this song will have you reflecting on your walk with our Lord and Savior.

Luster really showcases his ability to handle ballads with "I Can Do Nothing Without You."  We must admit, the first time we heard this song, we immediately thought of singers like Johnny Taylor, Brook Benton, Ben E. King, Teddy Pendergrass, Al Green and other great balladeers of that era.  The words to the song will have you mediating on the just how good God has been to you. The song is over 5 minutes and 30 seconds in length, and yet it still seems to short. Awesome song!

There is a moving tribute to gospel music legends with the song "The Real Pioneers." For the quartet gospel enthusiast, the song would probably be more meaningful if several of the legends were named in it; similar to what The Jackson Southernaires did with "Anniversary."

After listening to the entire CD, we think you will agree that the Darrell Luster And Friends ranks among the top 5 quartet gospel projects released thus far this year. On the whole Darrell Luster And Friends’ (God Is God) He Won’t Change is a power packed 13 song traditional gospel quartet celebration.

The project is available everywhere so, if you have not purchased this project, head out to your local record store or click HERE to purchase. We give Darrell Luster And Friends’ (God Is God) He Won’t Change a solid 9 out of 10. Click on the title to hear “I've Been Born Again.”