Reviewed by Trevor Kirk Alan Cunningham will be enjoyed by those who like a straightforward, simple, old time gospel feel to their music, and whilst there's a danger of such a style lapsing into terminal cheesiness, Alan has usually managed to avoid the pitfalls that await the unwary and incompetent. His voice has something to do with it; a warm baritone that's always on the note, with a relaxed easy delivery with a hint of Jim Reeves about it, and here he warbles his way through a mix of material from Fanny Crosby to Vinesong. However, if you expected a boring and samey set of stuff, you'll be surprised - perhaps not pleasantly, but surprised nonetheless. "Blessed Assurance" gets a slow, late-night lounge treatment, with piano obbligato and a backing choir, and "To God Be The Glory" is straight out of an old-time Appalachian Mountain hoe-down, with a rollicking beat. That having been said, it's up to the mark technically, so if you're one of Alan's many fans, you can buy with confidence.
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