Gold City hasn't had the easiest time the last few years. The group saw a pretty hefty personnel change over the last few years, and this year didn't help with the exit of 11-year veteran with the group Jonathan Wilburn. Moment of Truth - Gold City's brand new project - is the first introduction that many will have with the City's brand new lead singer Bruce Taliaferro. Fans ought not be disappointed - because even though Wilburn left big shoes to fill - Taliaferro fills them quite nicely. His tone is similar to Daniel Riley, so the blend there is fantastic, and Bruce seamlessly picks up where Jonathan left off.
Musically, Gold City's Revival featured a bit more of a country feel, but Moment of Truth finds the group balancing nicely between the country and traditional quartet sound. The album kicks off with the extremely catchy "Don't Get Me Started" (with full horn section accompanying) and moves right into the touching ballad "What Children Believe" that recalls the likes of the Oak Ridge Boys or Gaither Vocal Band. The Joel and LaBreeka Hemphill penned "I Cast My Bread Upon the Water" is traditional quartet music with a straight up country accompaniment. This is a sound the Gold City has just nailed over the last couple of years.
More traditional sounds abound - especially on the Aaron McCune led songs "Walkin' and Talkin' With My Lord" and "Turn Your Back." "I Love This Land" is your typical orchestrated patriotic number, sure to be a hit at concerts across the country. "When Jesus Saves" pushes the envelope a bit musically, adopting slight bluesed-up Southern sound with Steve Ladd turning out one of his finest vocals to date.
The album highlight also comes from Steve Ladd - who continues to prove year after year that he's one of the best tenor's in the industry - most notably on "For the Sake of My Heart". By the end of the song when Bruce picks up the lead - you feel like you're hearing quartet music history in the making.
Overall, Gold City has turned out another fantastic recording, proving that despite recent personnel turnover, the group is still at the top of their game. Gold City isn't quite as tight as they could be during a couple moments on the disc, but that is expected for a release this soon after replacing your long-time lead singer - and with those few moments this is still one of the finest quartet releases this year. Couple that with the fact that there are only 10 songs featured makes me feel a bit shorted, but it's only a minor complaint for an overall great release.
Author: Chris D. Unthank
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Written: 07/16/2008
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Category: CD Reviews
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This CD is totally awesome!!!! It is the best CD that is out there today! Gold City is the TOP QUARTET IN THE BUSINESS just listen to this CD and you will find out for yourself.
This cd in fantastic. Gold City is THE BEST. period.
Even though there is not a lot of "traditional" quartet singing on this album, I am sure that years from now, some of Gold City's classic songs could be from this album. It is a very well done CD.
Aaron
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Gold City has really seem to hit a new stride with the last couple of releases. This newest release is fantastic. Tremendous songs, excellent arrangements, awesome tracks and some of the best singing these guys have ever done.
This is definitely one of the best releases for 2008!!!
Gold City is the bomb! They are amazing! This is one of the best CDs I've heard, amazing vocals, amazing producing, everything about this CD is amazing! It is a must have!
This CD is wonderful! Bruce picks up where Jonathan left off. Steve is fabulous on FOR THE SAKE OF MY HEART! Wow! I LOVE THIS LAND is great! They have turned out another fabulous CD.
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Elaine Harcourt
I am not real impressed with this CD. I don't feel that the song selection is as good as the previous CDs...Revival is the best CD for Gold City
I think GC takes on a solid Oak Ridge Boys sound throughout a good part of this album, and I think that's a good thing. These guys are on a right path, and Daniel is doing a great job carrying GC forward, building on the foundation that Tim laid. Keep up the great work, guys!
I'm surprised no one mentioned "I'll Walk On." That's my favorite off of the project.
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I will agree with you about "I'll Walk On." It is a very powerful song, especially when you consider all that Danny and the Riley family have gone through after Doug's home-going. Being willing to walk through any fire for the sake of God's glory...powerful.
Aaron
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This cd is really great. I got it as a gift and it turned out to be much more than that, it really managed to knock my socks off, so as to speak. This is my first time listening to them and I have to say that I enjoyed every single tone that was played out! simply wonderful!
This is an awesome album! May be one of Gold City's best. When Jonathan left I thought they were in trouble, but Bruce stepped in and does a nice job! It opens with Don't Get me Started which is a great tune. Walkin' and Talkin' With My Lord is cool. For the Sake of My Heart is another incredible lyric. I give this a 4 1/2 star. Very good album!!!
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