All Around the World, Newsong's latest release holds songs that are fresh and crisp with a prevailing theme revolving around the idea of sharing the Gospel "all around the world." This message is set in an adult contemporary style with upbeat tunes bordering on pop and light rock and with ballads almost falling into the inspirational category.
One of the highlights of the collection is "Reach Out, I'll Be There." Minor changes were made to the 1960's golden-oldie, to use this popular secular song to share a contemporary Gospel message. After you've heard Eddie Middleton's rendition, you may never listen to the original Four Tops' version without thinking about Christ's invitation to "reach out" to Him.
Another special song is the quartet's tribute to Billy Graham. If you ever have the opportunity to attend one of Newsong's concerts, you'll be stirred by the video presentation that they show as they perform the ode.
One of the most charming songs is "Fingertips & Noses," which is inspired by an actual school in Kentucky for special children. The excitement and anticipation they demonstrate repeatedly upon hearing of Jesus' return should be the way we "more mature Christians" feel regarding the second coming.
A poignant ballad, "From This Moment On," reassures the new believer that even though there will be times of doubt and confusion on the road of faith, Christ will see us through. The upbeat "Field of Faith" tells us "There's a great big world out there with a great big need." "Simple Things" reminds us that a childlike faith is all that God asks from us.
If lyricist Eddie Carswell keeps turning out this same high quality as always, no doubt these real life soul winners will impact the contemporary Christian music world for a long time.
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