This is the first solo effort of Jim Bullard from the group Glad. The music is similar to Glad's Color Outside the Lines or 4Him, but with a more acoustic sound. Unfortunately, it lacks the catchy hooks of 4Him's "The Ride" or Glad's "Color Outside the Lines," which makes their music so accessible. After a few listens, though, the hooks become more noticeable; they just don't keep running through your mind for hours afterwards. Most of the lyrics talk about a relationship with God but seem to deal with life on a superficial level rather than get to the depth of what it means to live a Christian life.
While Bullard has a pleasant voice, his voice seems to work best when it's blended in harmony with other male voices. On "Nothing Else" Bullard sings a duet with Kelly Willard, and her voice seems stronger than his! This would be fine if this was her album, but it's not. Don't get me wrong. This isn't a bad album. If you like 4Him and Glad, you'll enjoy this. However, in a genre that includes so many male singers with great voices, the music comes across as average.
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Linda T. StonehockerAt the very center of popular acceptability lies the group Glad, whose smooth harmonies have made them a mainstay for polyester-clad church audiences everywhere. Glad's baritone Jim Bullard takes a few steps away from the safety of the center towards the edge in this, his first solo project. He has recently been opening for Glad, and this project would be a nice keepsake of such a performance. It…
