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ORIGINAL: Qtman

Having been a soldier I pray all the time for the men and women serving this country. I tell people I support our troops regardless of whether or not I support the conflict of those that sent them.

As it should be my brother! All American citizens should feel and act the same way, when it comes to supporting those who preserve our freedoms.

I have written my article for July 4th. My webmaster now has it...and should attach a link to the song, BECAUSE HE GAVE, in the next little while. Thanks for the idea SAM. I have discovered that not all are as enthused about a patriotic song on a gospel record, as you and I are.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

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ORIGINAL: Qtman

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ORIGINAL: pauljackson

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ORIGINAL: Qtman

Having been a soldier I pray all the time for the men and women serving this country. I tell people I support our troops regardless of whether or not I support the conflict of those that sent them.

As it should be my brother! All American citizens should feel and act the same way, when it comes to supporting those who preserve our freedoms.

I have written my article for July 4th. My webmaster now has it...and should attach a link to the song, BECAUSE HE GAVE, in the next little while. Thanks for the idea SAM. I have discovered that not all are as enthused about a patriotic song on a gospel record, as you and I are.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

Paul the only people that ever died for me was Jesus and U.S. Soldiers(Service members)

Jesus for my salvation and the Soldiers for my freedom. Why in the world would we not pay tribute to them both on a CD. That is beyond me. I repeat I loved the CD including Because They Gave.

God Bless you and the rest of The Prophets Quartet.

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ORIGINAL: Qtman

Paul the only people that ever died for me was Jesus and U.S. Soldiers(Service members)

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ORIGINAL: pauljackson

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ORIGINAL: Qtman

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ORIGINAL: pauljackson

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ORIGINAL: Qtman

Having been a soldier I pray all the time for the men and women serving this country. I tell people I support our troops regardless of whether or not I support the conflict of those that sent them.

As it should be my brother! All American citizens should feel and act the same way, when it comes to supporting those who preserve our freedoms.

I have written my article for July 4th. My webmaster now has it...and should attach a link to the song, BECAUSE HE GAVE, in the next little while. Thanks for the idea SAM. I have discovered that not all are as enthused about a patriotic song on a gospel record, as you and I are.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

Paul the only people that ever died for me was Jesus and U.S. Soldiers(Service members)

Jesus for my salvation and the Soldiers for my freedom. Why in the world would we not pay tribute to them both on a CD. That is beyond me. I repeat I loved the CD including Because They Gave.

God Bless you and the rest of The Prophets Quartet.

Thanks again SAM! Beautifully said. Amen and Amen!

Per your request,
I have posted a playable Mp3 file of BECAUSE HE GAVE at
my blog...at a HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA post.

Should be able to find it HERE
...or at my blog link in my signature below.

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ORIGINAL: Dinana

One Thing the Father Forgets - This was another of my favorites. I loved the words (I'm very impressed, dm!) and Mike Allen was wonderful!! I'll add my wish to the others that have mentioned that Mike should've been featured more!

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Because They Gave - This was a good song, but I probably won't listen to it as much after today (July 4th!). I love patriotic songs but I get tired of them very easily. For example, I don't care if I hear God Bless the USA again in the next year or two!!!

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I have discovered that not all are as enthused about a patriotic song on a gospel record, as you and I are.

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ORIGINAL: dbmurray

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ORIGINAL: pauljackson
I have discovered that not all are as enthused about a patriotic song on a gospel record, as you and I are.

I can't think of a philosophical or objective reason for keeping a patriotic song off of a gospel CD.

The freedom we have to worship as we do in America was bought with blood. A patriotic song about America may not technically be "gospel" or Christian per se, but it sure would be difficult to sing (as my group did earlier today) in another country that prohibits the open expression of the Gospel.

The Colors CD by the Oak Ridge Boys is one I pull out and listen to even when it isn't July.

"Red as the bloodshed, blue as the wounded, white as the crosses on our soldier's graves. Through the rain, through the sun, these colors never run."

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ORIGINAL: Dinana

OK. The Southern Gospel Albums site has already posted their review, but here are a few of my thoughts!

When I listened to it the first time, I remembered the appearance I saw last July with the new Prophets and I was thinking then that these guys are such professionals. I really enjoyed their selections that night and I am really enjoying this album.

I won't cover every song, but just give my thoughts on some of them.

I Can Call on Jesus Anytime - I thought this was a wonderful quartet song to kick off the album.

I Just Call It Home - This was one of my very favorites. To me, it just made the concept of heaven much more personal to call it "home." I loved the music and I thought Paul was great!

One Thing the Father Forgets - This was another of my favorites. I loved the words (I'm very impressed, dm!) and Mike Allen was wonderful!! I'll add my wish to the others that have mentioned that Mike should've been featured more!

Because They Gave - This was a good song, but I probably won't listen to it as much after today (July 4th!). I love patriotic songs but I get tired of them very easily. For example, I don't care if I hear God Bless the USA again in the next year or two!!!

How I Want You to Know - I really enjoyed Bill Baize on this song and I hit the repeat button often for this one.

Love Like the Sun - this might have been one of the songs they did at the concert last year (???) and I enjoyed it so much. Nothing fancy, but I really enjoyed the simplicity of the message and the harmonies!

I would definitely recommend this album to all southern gospel music lovers!

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Now a question: I don't understand what you are saying about patriotic songs...why you "get tired of them very easily"...I do agree that they should be done at the right time and in the right seeting to be effective. I think that is what you are saying. If so, we are in full agreement.

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Qtman, Per your request,
I have posted a playable Mp3 file of BECAUSE THEY GAVE at
my blog...at a HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA post.

Should be able to find it HERE
...or at my blog link in my signature below.

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ORIGINAL: Drip

Great song and Great Group Paul--Of course with Mike, Bill Ed and even yourself, it would be very hard to put out something that was not Great

Drip aka Lane Rainwater

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Qtman, Per your request,
I have posted a playable Mp3 file of BECAUSE THEY GAVE at
my blog...at a HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA post.

Should be able to find it HERE
...or at my blog link in my signature below.

got the title right this time...pj

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ORIGINAL: dbmurray

Though he has been kind enough not to name any names, Paul has taken shots at reviewers in general in a few of his posts above. As one who reviews CDs, I hope I'll be allowed to say this in response.

My opinion of a CD has never been adjusted because I have or haven't heard the group in a live setting. That has absolutely nothing to do with reviewing a CD. Some groups are fantastic with a crowd while putting out average level recordings. Others are much more successful with recordings than they are on stage.

Also, while I prefer to have the actual CD in hand when writing a review, it was the Prophets and/or their record company that chose to post all the songs on a web player at Sogospelnews. I'd have ordinarily requested a review copy, but really didn't need one in this case. All I had to do to hear the entire CD was go online. This is a format they approved for the general public to hear.

As I always do to the best of my ability, I did research to make sure I had the correct songwriter, producer, etc. info when writing my portion of the review.

Please note, it doesn't bother me at all that some fans think it's a lot better than the rating some of us assigned in our "mega review." That's why they're fans. Production-wise, song-wise, performance-wise, etc., though, my opinion should not be swayed by the fact that I've met the artist, heard them sing, or communicated with them online to a greater extent than other artists.

(The rest of this below is general...not about the Prophets review specifically.)

That's why I write reviews, because, to a certain degree, I have the sort of personality that allows me to set that sort of thing aside when I sit down to type while listening to a brand new CD. Some reviewers haven't quite got to that point yet, but every reviewer has a different personality that will come through in their writing. Give them a chance, and consider the fact that if they're willing to put their names out there saying this or that element might have been improved, they could be on to something (at least part of the time). I'm proud of the team of reviewers that have come together to offer joint opinions for the benefit of fans. Before you're so quick to criticize what they're trying to accomplish, remember...putting their names with everything they write is more than many of you who post to the internet are willing to do.

Thanks for reading, and I hope I didn't offend anyone too much!

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ORIGINAL: Qtman

First let me say I agree with Danielmount. Good post and a good summation of what a CD Reviewer is.

As I pointed out, by Bold printing above, a CD reviewer is only stating his/her opinion of a certain project. Of course you, and everyone else, are entitled to your respective opinions. That as I am sure all of you will agree does not make them written in stone. I have an opinion also.

I do not normally bother to read what the CD Reviewers write because to me it just does not matter. I did however read the reviews of I'll Follow simply because of Paul Jacksin's affiliation with the forums. However, what a Reviewer says does not influence my purchase of music. I buy CD's based on what I do or do not like. Frankly, I don't know what kind of qualifications are required to be a CD Reviewer. It seems to be that most or self proclaimed reviewers/experts.

In defense of you Paul Jackson (re. you comments about him taking shots) I do not see his posts any more in that light than I saw the reviews. Lets face it. When an artist, I don't care who, puts out a project they open themselves up to criticism from the reviewers. The "CD Reviewers" in stating their opinions are in essence taking shots at the Artist. So what Mr. Jackson has said is nothing different in that light than what y'all have said. The Reviewers stated their opinion of the Project and Mr. Jackson has stated (maybe) his opinion of the reviews. What is the difference.

Like I said when an artist records a project that artist is open to the opinions of the CD Reviewers. When someone like yourself issues a review you have opened yourself up to the possibility of differing opinions.

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So basically there are no qualifications. You(generic) are merely giving your(again generic) opinion. So I could become a CD Reviewer. Although I don't believe I will. I love Southern Gospel music and listen solely for the blessing and enjoyment. I am afraid trying to review a project would render it less enjoyable.