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PRODUCER: Ricky Free
Label: Independent
Website: http://www.morristrio.com

Based out of Aiken, South Carolina, the Morris Trio is made up of brothers Lenwood and Sam Morris and good friend Benjamin Pruett. This self-titled album, produced by Brian Free & Assurance's Ricky Free, is one of the strongest independent releases to hit my desk in years. The album is chock full of memorable cuts - both covers and original songs - that are performed to perfection by the Morris Trio. The album starts off with the mid-tempo "All the Right Doors" (written by Buddy Mullins), and it is a great album opener that takes the listener by surprise with such strong vocals and impeccable harmonies coupled with an extremely strong track. "God Forbid" (a cover originally recorded by Point of Grace on Life, Live & Other Mysteries) translate well in a Southern Gospel setting - though the lyrical concept might be a bit too foreign for SG fans. "The Devil Lost His Keys" is a rousing country-based number that keeps things moving into the album highlight "Asking" - which features a progressive track and vocal arrangement (the cut was written by Matthew S. Garinger and Mark Williams) and is reminiscent of recent material from CrossWay. "After a Fall" is another strong ballad, while the catchy 80's pop sound of the David Staton penned "Going Through the Motions" keeps the listener engaged. The group's cover of The McRaes' "A Little Further Down the Road" maintains it's own identity as it is much more progressive based than The McRaes' extremely countrified version of the song. Two ballads almost close out the recording and are definitely strong cuts - "He Didn't Take My Storm" and "One Like You, One Like Me" feature beautiful harmonies and touching lyrics. The album closes in true Southern Gospel form with a real barn-burner. "This Poor Man Cried" has radio-hit written all over it. Fans of CrossWay, recent Brian Free & Assurance, Booth Brothers, Hope's Call, and LordSong will love this recording. Overall, The Morris Trio is the strongest independent release I've heard all year, and possibly the strongest in recent years. Producer Ricky Free really outdid himself this time around. If you haven't heard of the Morris Trio yet - don't worry - your time is coming.

Reader Comments

This is a VERY good recording. I was extremely impressed with it. Great review Chris!

We are having these guys at my church this Sunday. I really enjoyed the songs from this project they included in the press pack. Great sound!

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