Rating: 7 out of 10It has been several years since Gold City has had a fresh, new project on the market. After that very long wait, and several vocal lineup changes, the quartet late last year released this new project to the market.
Somebody's Coming is a ten track project that brings this legendary quartet into a fourth decade of ministry.
When other artists wait several years between major album releases, you would assume they have semi-retired, and are looking for a comeback. Not Gold City.
These guys have been consistently performing throughout the years, and have seen several members come and go. But, Tim and Daniel Riley always seem to find great vocalists and put out great performances night in and out.
With all the time between projects, though, there is a high expectation about this new album. So, how does this new album stand up?
Unfortunately, not quite as good as I would've liked. Don't get me wrong, compared to other groups in southern gospel music, this is A-list material that is done very well. Gold City fans will grab this CD up, and enjoy every minute of it.
But, for such a long time between album releases, and considering this particular group, I believe you should expect something exceptional. This project falls a little short.
Production and individual vocals are top notch. Songs were well-chosen for the project. But, to my audiophile ears, there are a few issues with mixing the vocals together. They don't quite mesh like I would've hoped.
Also, Gold City is well known for some of the classic hits in the genre. It's obviously too early to tell, but I don't think you're going to find another "Midnight Cry," "I'm Not Giving Up," or "John Saw" from this album. The lead single, "Peter, James and John" is a very catchy radio tune that has done quite well. The album's title track is has a gritty edge that I personally like, but I don't know that the traditional southern gospel fan will appreciate it.
"I Get Down" features group owner and bass vocalist Tim Riley. I personally enjoy this song a lot as it shows the old man still has the chops to sing the low note.
Other tracks on the album are above average, but again, I wouldn't declare them exceptional. Clearly, the more you listen to an album, the more you will like it. But, for now, Somebody's Coming gets seven stars.
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