The Canton Spirituals
Nothing But The Hits
Coming just a few days before their scheduled LIVE recording session in Illinois the Canton Spiritual have released a powerful 14 song CD/DVD featuring some of the hit numbers from their Verity recordings. Historically speaking this CD compilation represents the very 1st time that a compilation has been featured in the CD review section. So why start reviewing compilations now you might ask. The immediate response is that this compilation is great!! The second answer to that question is it is very seldom that a group releases a Video/DVD companion to a compilation. This release literally serves as a great introduction to the group's work for the past 7 years.
The project really shows the many sides and faces that the Canton Spirituals have shown since joining the Verity family in the late 1990s. Only on a compilation will you get to hear the rockin' "Glad I've Got Jesus" and the contemporary flavored "They Need To Belong" on the same CD. Some of the highlights on this project include the Canton's latest hit "Satisfied". On this number the group returns to their vocal arrangement roots enlisting the patented Canton whisper sound. This compilation also brings the heavy hitting "Word of Prayer" back to the public's attention. This song first made it's appearance as the 1st number released on the group as a member of the Verity Records group. It was featured along with the bluesy "The Lord Will Make A Way" on the Verity compilation recorded LIVE at the Apollo Theatre.
While listening to this compilation you will notice the rather interested way the songs are arranged. The project can literally be spilt into three categories. Tracks 1-5 are drive numbers, tracks 6-9 can be considered mid to slow tempo grooves, and tracks 10-14 are spirited ballads. Some great slow ballads make an appearance on this project including "I Made It" featuring: Albertina Walker, "Father I'm Coming Home", "Redeemed" featuring Rev. Ronnie Strong, and others. As you will see this month we are also featuring Mr. Eddie Jackson former lead vocalist for the Canton Spirituals with his new group. This project even features Mr. Jackson's number with the Original Canton Spirituals "Pearly Gates".
If you're looking for a great Compilation CD on the Canton Spirituals this would be the choice for you. I give The Canton Spirituals "Nothing But The Hits" a 9 out of 10. Pick your copy up today by clicking
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