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Variety, so they say, is the spice of life. And I am always excited when an artist or group shows me some variety. In fact, many times, by the time I finish listening to a new CD, I’m bored – even if it was a good project. I just like variety. So, when I saw the title of The Cerces’ latest project, I was looking forward to popping it into the CD player. And it didn’t let me down.

Right off the bat, they deliver a “happening” version of the classic, “I’ll Walk Them Golden Stairs.” The production is first class with a great orchestral track. Neil Enloe’s “Loaves and Fishes” comes up next. Then we are treated to “Absolutely Positively,” an upbeat affirmation of faith in God’s provision.

“No Wonder They Call Him the Savior,” written by Gary S. Paxton slows down the pace. It has a “blues” feel, with good saxophone work. Next, “He’s Always Made A Way” picks up the pace and gets your toes to tapping. The traditional, “Jesus Saves” precedes “No Place To Hide,” another toe-tapper. More Phil Enloe songs, “Put Your Hope In Jesus”, “Refiner of Gold”, a moving inspirational song, and the snappy “God Is Good” come up next.

Dottie Rambo’s classic “I Go To The Rock” swings in next, featuring their newest member, Darin Kasterke. It is followed by the old spiritual, “Ezekiel Saw The Wheel.” The project closes out with the moving “He’ll Understand And Say ‘Well Done’” and “Homecoming.”

Variety is a good title for this project. It not only showcases a variety of good songs, it also shows that The Cerces are not a uni-dimensional group. They can do the Southern Gospel three chords and a cloud of dust, but they can also blend the tight harmonies required by inspirational or more progressive Gospel music. The tracks on this project are outstanding. Some of the best I’ve heard. And The Cerces, Cliff, Anita and Darin, have sung their hearts out.

My favorites from this project are “Refiner of Gold”, “I’ll Walk Them Golden Stairs”, and “He’ll Understand and Say ‘Well Done’”. This project will be welcomed by all The Cerces’ fans, and by the new fans they will inevitably win as the fan out over a wider area, singing across the country. You can find more about The Cerces at http://www.thecerces.com

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