Ricky Atkinson & Compassion - Better Land, CD Review

Feb

2004

Ricky Atkinson & Compassion - Better Land

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Producer: Ricky Atkinson

Label: Gospel Heritage Records/Lamp Music Group

Website: [url=http://www.rickyatkinson.com]http://www.rickyatkinson.com [/url]

Ricky Atkinson & Compassion is a group poised and ready to make a colossal splash in the industry. Although Ricky Atkinson is the head of the group and the resident songwriter, and his brother Samuel is the baritone, it is the voice of Samuel’s wife, LaBreeska that turns my ears. With a tone very similar to that of Kim Ruppe-Lord (LordSong), I can’t help but be taken in by her singing. If the group keeps on the path it appears they are taking musically, there is nothing that can stand in their way.

Barreling right out of the gate is the highly stimulating ”I’M BLESSED “, which features LaBreeska. By the time the song is over, you too will be singing… “It’s been a long journey, but I have been blessed!” This is an outstanding song and very encouraging, as is the title song ”IN A BETTER LAND.” What a blessed thought knowing that we will see our loved ones in Christ again someday… “in a better land.”

The pace picks up with the peppy, ”IF THE CHURCH DON’T RISE” and then slows back down with the thought provoking ”ONLY DAY YOU HAVE” featuring LaBreeska, before picking the pace back up with ”THE ONLY WAY” which features Samuel.

In a semi-acoustical arrangement, Ricky sings “IN THE SAVIOR’S HANDS” which offers encouragement that “there will be grace to make it through this trail, there will be strength to walk another mile, there will be hope when I’ve done all I can… it’s in the Savior’s hands.” Ricky also takes the lead on the catchy “SONG IN MY SOUL”, which is very cleverly written by Ricky.

Samuel steps up once again to sing, “GOD HAS PROVIDED”, while LaBreeska leads on the exultant “ARMY OF ONE” which Ricky co-wrote with Jeff Steele.

“THE PRODIGAL’S FATHER” puts a unique spin on the story of the prodigal son. How would things have been if the father has not welcomed his son back home? As the song poses the question, “What about the prodigal’s father?”

This is an excellent effort by Ricky and the gang. Excellent singing, adequate music tracks and lyrically strong songs make for a really great recording and another reason for Southern Gospel Music to be proud of some its younger talent.

Personal Favs: I’M BLESSED; IN A BETTER LAND; ONLY DAY YOU HAVE; IN THE SAVIOR’S HANDS; SONG IN MY SOUL

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Nice review James. Ricky is certainly one of the great songwriters of today.

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Commented by On 02/15/2004

Ric is the best by far!! :thumbsup:

Commented by On 02/18/2004

I knew as soon as I heard the first song from Ricky Atkinson and Compassion that we had a WINNER here.
Congratulations to one of the BEST groups in SGM!!!!
What a blessing!

Commented by On 02/18/2004

Words can't describe how awesome Ricky is....oh yeah and Sam and Bic..

Commented by On 02/18/2004

Ricky, Sam, and Labreeska are incredible! Their sound is truly one of a kind. This project is in my CD player right now. I love it! I can't wait for them to do a new one.

Commented by On 02/18/2004

Thanks for the awesome review, James. You did a great job and Ricky really appreciates it. :thumbsup:

Commented by On 02/18/2004

Anointing songs, great singing and awesome songwriter!!!!!!!!!!!!

Commented by On 02/18/2004

I have to say that Ricky Atkinson and compassion is a great group. There cd Better Land has been such a blessing to me and my family. :thumbsup:

Commented by On 02/19/2004

I can't begin to say how many times this cd has blessed my soul. I thank God for it and all the others , and look forward to the next one as well. May God continue to bless. Thanks

Commented by On 02/19/2004

I am so proud of Ricky and the group. You guys are awesome along with you song writting buddy Tracy Jones. Keep up the good work, and thanks for the great music and sticking by the stuff! :thumbsup:

Commented by On 02/19/2004

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