John Lanier - “Soul Desire”, CD Review

Aug

2003

John Lanier - “Soul Desire”

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Produced by: John Lanier/Randall Wilds
Crystal River Records

Southern Gospel meets Inspirational/Praise & Worship with a dash of soul, is probably the best way to describe John Lanier and his music. Though not all his music falls into that category, several of his songs do. Former tenor vocalist for Tony Gore & Majesty and Naomi & The Segos, John embarked upon a solo ministry several years ago and has been very successful in his work. This is his latest offering and showcases John’s vocal abilities on several different levels.

Opening the CD is “MY SOUL DESIRE”, which works well as being John’s mission statement in song…“My soul desire is to be used…my soul desire is to serve you Lord…to work each day and build Your Kingdom…this is my soul desire.”

”I WILL LIFT MY VOICE” is an excellent song, which falls into the praise and worship category and is a very uplifting song and one you’ll be singing along with in no time.

John turns in a very impressive rendition of “JESUS CAN.” A recent hit for Ricky Atkinson, John records the song as a duet with vocalist Dedra Henry from the Shadrix Trio and they do a marvelous job on this great encouraging song.

Speaking of encouraging songs, this recording features several songs like that, such as “FAITH MOUNTAIN”, “GOD IS GREATER THAN THE NEED” and “HASN’T GOD BEEN GOOD.” Each of the preceding songs offers hope and encouragement in times when it most needed.

Featuring some of the most descriptive lyrics concerning Heaven, “THE PROMISED LAND” offers hope of a better land, which no man has seen with mortal eye. Another song about Heaven is “DANCIN’ IN THE STREET” which is a song John recorded when he was with Tony Gore & Majesty, and the song fits John to a ‘T’.

I hadn’t heard “LOVE STILL FLOWS” in ages, and it was nice to hear this song resurrected. Closing out the recording is an honest song called “DON’T LEAVE ME.” I am sure all of us have lived this song at one time or another and recall times of heartache and pain when living out of His will.

Though John does a great job and there are several strong songs on this recording, I feel the recording gets weak at times. There are no real surprises on here. I feel John doesn’t pull as many punches as he could have vocally and musically as I have seen him do in the past. Overall though, this is a good recording and one I am proud to have in my collection.

Personal Favs: MY SOUL DESIRE; I WILL LIFT MY VOICE; JESUS CAN; DON’T LEAVE ME

Reader Comments

John's "Soul Desire" is a tremendous album from a tremendous witness for the Lord. I am so happy to have used John in two of my concerts and hope to one day bring him back to Canada. We need this kind of committment to the Lord in ALL of our singers. God bless you John and keep up the great work of singing the gospel. Tom.

Commented by Tom Wilson On 09/03/2003

I find all of John's music to be inspirational. I play his music almost nonstop when I'm driving and can have my own personal worship "service" right there in the van.

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 09/05/2003

John Lanier's "Soul Desire" album is one of his best recordings so far. I have known John for several years, and I know that he never sings anything that he doesn't feel. He is more than just a gospel singer, he is a mighty witness for the LORD JESUS CHRIST. He has ministered to me countless times. GOD bless you, John and keep on that road to the New City! Becky

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 09/05/2003

Soul Desire is Great! Keep up the spreading the word of LORD JESUS CHRIST in song. See you in January on Victory Voyage '04

Commented by Josh Meyers On 09/06/2003

This is John's finest work ever! This recording gives the listener a look inside the heart and soul of John and his ministry. It's about his faith and convictions. John is a passionate vocalist and is way under rated in gospel music, in my opinion.

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 09/08/2003

John Lanier, is an exceptional minister in song!. His latest project "Soul Desire" is by far the best John has recorded..John, is real and it shows whether it be on recordings or in concerts. I pray that we will have John Lanier with us for many more years to come..He is a role model!.

Commented by TOMMY D MAYO On 09/09/2003

John is an annointed singer and evangelist, and you can hear the heartbeat of his ministry in this recording. He truly lives what he sings and his convictions ring through loud and clear in "Soul Desire". An excellent vocalist and communicator, John's talents and faith are both vividly portrayed in the variety of songs and styles. One of the few soloist CD's that I have listened to more than once...

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 09/14/2003

I have listened to John's CD "Soul Desire" over and over again. Each song has been an inspiration to me, and hearing John's amazing voice sing them is a real treat. If you haven't heard John sing, you've missed out! The engineering on this project is exceptional --it has been produced with high quality. Get it and listen if you haven't already!

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 09/15/2003

This is a GREAT project!! John really walks the talk, and even dances a little too.

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 09/16/2003

i just want to say its a cool cd john love ya man my prays are with carl with hissong

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 09/29/2003

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