Track Listing
1. Other Side of Jordan, The
2. Long Time Ago, A
3. I Pressed Through the Crowd
4. Beautiful Heaven
5. Where No One Stands Alone
6. When We're Living on the Other Side
7. I'm Getting Anxious
8. Dusty Pair of Sandals, A
9. Modernize Churches
10. That Same Road
11. Can You Hear the Angels Sing?
12. Could That Be Jesus?
13. Thank You Jesus
14. I Know My Lord Is Going to Lead Me Out
| Details | | Playing Time: | 38 min. | | Producer: | Paul Williams | | Distributor: | Ryko Distribution | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
Paul Williams & the Victory Trio (Mandolin): Rodney Worley (baritone); Kelly McCord (guitar); Kevin Bowen (banjo); Paul Williams (mandolin); Matt Wallace (acoustic bass).
Audio Mixer: Paul Williams .
Recording information: Lasting Sounds, Blountville, TN.
Photographer: Glen Rose.
Arranger: Paul Williams .
In traditions like Southern gospel, change comes slowly if at all, and to its hardcore fans, this is a good thing. There is little likelihood, for instance, that one will notice any stylistic differences between Paul Williams & the Victory Trio's 2007 album, Where No One Stands Alone, and one recorded years previously. The same template -- bluegrass-styled arrangements, lyrics immersed in Christian theology, and fine three-part (and occasionally four-part) harmony -- creates a familiar Southern gospel sound. Each new Williams album, then, is an occasion to listen to another set of songs performed by one of the best gospel groups in the business. Williams brings his distinct high lead to bear on songs like the upbeat "The Other Side of Jordan" and even snappier "A Long Time Ago." Lead guitarist Rodney Worley's baritone serves as Williams' perfect counterpart, while rhythm guitarist Kelly McCord's low tenor fills the middle ground to complete the group's vocal approach. The Victory Trio's sound is filled out by banjoist Kevin Bowen and acoustic bassist Matt Wallace. The lucky 13th cut, "Thank You Jesus," features four-part harmony (with Bowen adding a bass vocal), performed a cappella, and it is one of the standout songs on Where No One Stands Alone. For fans of Williams and Southern gospel, Where No One Stands Alone is the real deal, an authentic artifact in a world filled with pretenders. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
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