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Producer: Michael Sykes/Phil Johnson
Spring Hill Music Group

If there was an award for “Fun Album of the Year”, this would win it hands down.  In recent months, there has not been a recording I have enjoyed listening to as much as this one.  Joyce Martin-McCollough, Karen Peck and Sheri Easter bring to the table their combined talents and sheer ‘diva-hood’ to bring us a fresh and exciting new CD. 

Joyce kicks things off singing the vivacious ”CHANGE FOR THE BETTER” then Karen steps up and dives into the bold ”CHAINS GONE, SET FREE.” Things then slow down as Sheri delivers a heartfelt performance on the worshipful ”YOU GIVE.”

All three of these ladies proudly proclaim…"I‘M A MOM” and how they are the “ring master of a three ring circus” they fondly call home.  This fun song alone is worth the price to buy this CD.  This song should get quite a bit of airplay around Mothers Day! These ladies lead us into worship with a couple of excellent modern worship songs, ”GOD OF ALL” and ”EVEN GREATER.”

One of my favorite songs on this recording is ”IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU” featuring Karen.  With its ever so slight Jamaican beat, this is a highly enjoyable song to listen to and has a solid message as well.  Sheri’s soulful vocals prevail on ”IT’S IN THE ATTITUDE” and this song has attitude!  This will definitely be a listener favorite and the message will really hit home.

Joyce shows off her wares vocally, on the brassy sounding ”FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY BRAND NEW HEART” and Karen gives her all on the easy flowing ”HIGH ROAD.”

Sheri has become the master of singing tender ballads, and she delivers one of her finest performances to date on the emotional ballad, ”IF SHE COULD.” Portraying the story of an elderly lady suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, this song will no doubt bring a tear to your eyes.  ”I’LL LEAVE THE LIGHT ON” brings the CD to a nice and reflective close and leaves you with a warm feeling.

Call it Progressive, Middle of the Road, Country, Inspirational, Contemporary, Southern Gospel or just call it Southern Gospel with attitude!  The whole recording is very upbeat and positive.  The only problem I have is there isn’t a lot of meat in some of the songs.  This recording is fun, progressive and highly enjoyable, and though some of the songs offer some great messages geared towards every day life, in this reviewer’s eyes, overall the recording doesn’t offer a lot to sink your spiritual teeth into.  Of course, this may be totally on purpose.  Like I said, this is really a great recording, but if you are looking for meat and potatoes, this ain’t it…this is desert! So men, buy a copy for your significant other in your life and get in touch with your feminine side and buy one for yourself!  After all, “Best of Friends” isn’t just for women!

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Reader Comments

Karen,
There's nothing wrong with a debate now and then. I wouldn't consider your opinion to "brutally honest, just honest. Nothing wrong with that. However, you must be prepared for others who are honest in their opinions too.

As to your opinions of the Crabb Family and Karen Peck, I'm still not sure I understand. Karen changed her STYLE "vocally" and The Crabb's changed their style "musically" (and not much at that). SO, what's the difference. If one changes vocally their whole entire sound changes.

I would have to disagree with you Karen. HONESTLY, I thought the girls could've done so much more. It was good...definitely worth the 4 stars given, but not what I was expecting!
Can't wait to hear what your opinion is on the new Martins CD when it comes out! You probably won't even want to listen to it...might be too "edgy". lol

You are right, I'm not much of a "Martins" fan. Which is why I didn't make many comments about Joyce's part in the CD. I'm not really that familiar with her voice.

It's not that I dislike The Martins, only that there are other artists I prefer to listen to and I never get tired enough of them to listen to the ones who aren't necessarily my favorites.

I love a good debate and am use to being the one in the minority opinion. No problem to me, anyone who knows me knows I am definately "different". LOL!

As for the vocal thing, Karen's voice did not go out of the realm of her previous group sound, just out of the realm of the beautiful high soprano sound we are use too. Her voice had much more what I call "bottom and umph" in it, for lack of a better term.

And I guess I can see what you are saying.... now..... I liked the new sound Karen used with her vocals just as well as what I was use to hearing from her.

With the Crabbs, I did Not like the new sound for them. I know that most people did, but to me, it was a step away from me remaining the big fan I have always been.

I also agree that Karen, Sheri, and Joyce could do so much more, but I really enjoyed what the "did" do with this one.

I simply did not enjoy the change in the Crabb Sound.

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