Phillips Family - More Grace, CD Review

Mar

2004

Phillips Family - More Grace

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Producer: Gerald Wolfe/Kyle Underwood
Label: Gerald Wolfe Productions

The upper part of South Carolina brings us the Phillips Family. They have a good, down home family sound similar to that of maybe the Wilburns, and the like. One thing that impresses me with unknown talent is when someone in the group has the ability to write their own songs, and they are well written. All of the songs on this recording are written by Stephen Phillips, and for the most part, are extremely well written and adequately performed by the family.

Though there are several good songs on this recording, there are only a few standout cuts. “THE GROUND IS LEVEL” starts the recording out with a majestic sound that grabs your attention and says, “Listen to me!” Excellent song and very well performed. The title cut, “MORE GRACE”, is equally well written and performed. With its country inflection, “I HAVE NO DOUBT” is probably my favorite on the recording. The inclusion of the Goodman classic “I Believe He’s Coming Back” as a bridge, takes the song to a new level.

The recording features varying tempos from the upbeat “I’M GONNA LIVE LIKE HE’S ALIVE” and “I’VE HEARD AND SEEN TOO MUCH”, to the medium tempos of “WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS” and “I GO ON FAITH” to the slower tunes like “I KNOW THE TRUTH”, “HE ROSE TO THE OCCASION” and “BECAUSE OF THE LAMB”.

One thing I do notice about their arrangements is they are generally keyed pretty high. I think if they brought the key down a half step or two on a couple of the songs it would really bring about a positive change. All in all though, this is a good recording with a tinge of country in their sound and they have excellent songs, adequate music tracks and they sing well. If you like giving new groups a listen, this is a good start.

Reader Comments

Good review James. I have known the Phillips Family for a while. They are some of the sweetest people I have ever met. The first time I heard them was last year at a campmeeting. WOW! What a blessing! My how the Lord came by. Then they were on my showcase at the National Quartet Convention. Again, the Lord came by in such a strong way. If you ever get a chance to hear this family.... GO!

Commented by Shane Ferrell On 03/18/2004

I have been blessed by the Phillips Family song, "I Have No Doubt." I pray God continues to bless in your ministry - Michael Frost (The Frosts)

Commented by Michael Frost On 03/20/2004

I heard the Phillips Family for the first time at teh NQC last year, even thought they only did one song, I was impressed with their talent and warmth. I would like to know where I could get their recordings. Living in indiana there are not a lot of outlets to buy Southern Gospel

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 03/23/2004

Here is an email address for Stephen Phillips:
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They do not have a website.

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 03/23/2004

the phillips family sings for us every year at our church and other radio station sponsored events and they allways bring a wonderful spirit with them ,.,many of the songs on thier last three projects were written by stephen phillips and wow! what a songwriter! we get many requests for the phillips family at our local station,
and have charted thier lighthouse promotions release many times

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 03/27/2004

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