Glad - Floodgates

Thursday 1st April 1993
Glad - Floodgates

STYLE: Pop
RATING 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 13168-CAS549
LABEL: Benson 8441829592
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RRP: £4.99

Reviewed by Chris Tozer

Once upon a time most Christian albums were recorded in Los Angeles. Nowadays Nashville, Tennessee is where it all happens. But here's one album that proves there is life outside of the capital of country music. It was chiefly recorded in Purcellville, Virginia hometown to American vocal band Glad. Purcell himself would have loved the singing of these guys. Though known of late for their acappeIIa performances, on this album they only down tools for one track - "Hallelujah" - a song on a par with Annie Herring's "Easter Song". Coincidentally, the set opens with another 2nd Chapter Of Acts 70s classic - "Which Way The Wind Blows". The remaining tracks are either written by members of Glad or tailor made for them. There's nothing controversial here, with songs about God's kingdom on earth and other themes from the gospels, but the predictability of the lyrics are happily made up for by the quality of the music. A dazzling production by lead vocalist Ed Nalle brings out the best in the band's instrumental work that is almost equal to their renowned vocals. So having proven that they can play brilliantly as well as sing, let's hope the next album displays a more original standard of lyric writing. You can do it, guys!

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Reader Comments

Posted by Tim in Minnesota @ 20:03 on Dec 15 2006

I found Floodgates easily on a search for "Glad" at Amazon.com and it is very affordable. This one is a must have for Glad fans.



Posted by Owen in North Carolina @ 21:51 on Sep 12 2006

I grew up listening to my parents copy of this album on tape. For Christmas several years ago, I bought them a copy on CD, and when we listened to it I was again astonished by the quality of this music.

Unfortunately I don't think Floodgates had meant quite as much to my parents as it meant to me as it eventually got lost.

Maybe I'll get a copy on E-bay if it ever shows up again. I'm still singing the songs twelve years after I first heard them, and at least three or four years after I've even heard any of them...



Posted by Nancy in Minnesota @ 13:48 on Feb 14 2006

I fell in love with this album. I had it as an audio tape, which has since 'bit the dust'. I can't seem to find it in cd form. Anybody out there who has it? This is one incredible album.



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