Thick, close female harmony married to mostly upbeat tunes, including some very nice horn parts, is one way to describe Point Of Grace's sound. Another way is merely to utter Wilson Phillips or Rachel Rachel. Yes, Point Of Grace has a very pleasing, polished vocal sound. I think their arrangements are fresh, the production quality is first-rate, and the vocal parts are so clear that the Gospel is conveyed in a no-nonsense manner. It is apparent that these musicians are interested in this effort as a tool to reach the lost.
"I'll Be Believing," is currently on the charts, starting out with a solo vocal that grooves, but when the chorus comes around, that Wilson Phillips/Rachel Rachel harmony kicks in. You can tell this band has rehearsed-they sound so smooth.
One of the rockier tunes is "Living The Legacy." Packing a great hook, it qualifies for the best song on the album. As opposed to most of the instrumentation used on this album, it utilizes guitars more than keyboards.
If you like big ballads, you'll really like "Jesus Will Still Be There." Beginning as a soft, even intimate song, before it nears the end, it turns into that big, fat ballad sound you'll remember hearing on those old Barry Manilow records. It just plain carries you away, then gently sets you back down. A very nice arrangement indeed.
"Faith, Hope, and Love" offers a church feeling. The acapella intro is extremely appealing, which changes to a very soulful style that is reminiscent of The Staple Singers.
They have the potential of appealing to Christian and non-Christian listeners alike with a Pop/Top 40 sound. Point Of Grace has made their point, and mark, in Christian music.
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1996Lisa BevillLove Of Heaven
