Scott Neff - Go!, ReviewsCD Review

Aug

2005

Scott Neff - Go!

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Song Titles: "I've Got Joy," "I've Got Joy (Reprise)," "God On The Mountain," "Daystar," "Somebody Bigger Than You And I," "Drinking From My Saucer," "He's Four Days Late," "God's Gonna Send A Revival," "Don't You Wanna Go," "I Take Him Back," "He Grew The Tree," "If That Isn't Love," and "End Of The Beginning"

Scott Neff recorded Go! using stock soundtracks from the Christian World company. All the songs on Neff's CD are cover tunes with previously established arrangements, obviously. The music tracks themselves tend to be characteristically (for Chrisitian World) unevenly mixed and lacking in balance. Some are better than others though. Even so, using stock tracks can work if they are matched well with the vocalist. If you're on a tight budget and you're only going to record cover songs, it certainly makes a great deal of practical sense to license the use of existing tracks rather than spending a fortune making new ones in a studio .

Neff sings with a country flair. His diction suits some of the songs he's chosen like "I've Got Joy," "God On The Mountain," and "Drinking From My Saucer," but feels out of place on "Daystar" and "He's Four Days Late" (sic). He pulls off a decent Elvis Presley imitation with "Somebody Bigger Than You And I," which is probably the best track on the recording. The music track for "God's Gonna Send A Revival" sounds like it was played on a Casio keyboard with the auto accompaniment turned on (circa 1990). "Don't You Wanna Go" is quite a bit better, with some real violin and guitar parts thrown in to flesh out the programmed tracks. "I Take Him Back" also has a pretty good music bed, but Neff's vocal is a bit too pitchy even for country music on this cut. "End Of The Beginning" feels out of place stylistically when compared to the other 12 tracks on this CD, and it's an uneven match for Neff's vocal style.

This is the type of CD someone might make to sell to local audiences, friends and fellow church members. Although the artwork and graphic design is very nice and would tend to indicate otherwise, it's unfortunately a recording with a number of technical flaws. Of course, this review isn't meant to measure the ministry value of Neff's recording. It's merely an evaluation of the product's technical quality when compared to other CDs on the market.

Reader Comments

Hi All! Well, praise the Lord!! This is Scott Neff and I want to tell you thanks for the review.
I have to say that I agree with you completely. This was a test CD to see if this was something I should continue doing. Let me update you, I have now recorded five original songs one being "GOD IS GOOD" that charted on the Christian country charts at # 76 this month. the other four have not been released yet but I sure would like the opportunity to have you review these songs before I finish the new CD. Is that possible?? would you do that for me? if so please contact me at Thank you and may the Lord bless you all as you continue to seek him in all you do! Brother Scott Neff http://www.scottneff.org

Commented by Scott Neff On 08/09/2005

I love Scott Neff's CD GO. Even though the songs are previously established, they are such wonderful songs and made even better by the force of Scott's voice, which touches my soul. I have listened to this CD over and over and never tire of it. My hope is that he continues to sing and make more CDs. His voice is unique and very easy to listen to. I know alot of people that are waiting to buy the next CD that he makes. May the Lord bless your music Scott!!

Commented by On 08/16/2005

I'm writing in response to Mr. Murray's comments. I have listened to Scott Neff's CD, Go!, over and over again. It is such a blessing. The music has ministered to me in a very special way. There is so much more to music than the "technical" imperfections that you have so harshly emphasized. I feel that this CD is more for ministering and would be a blessing to anyone who has heard it. You may be listening to this CD, Mr. Murray, for it's technical content only but please listen to it again; God's anointing is on this music. This music ministers and lifts people up...it will you too! Blessings!!

Commented by On 08/26/2005

I loved this CD!!! God has gifted Scott Neff with a fantastic voice. "Somebody Bigger Than You And I" is my favorite song on the CD (but then I liked them all, it was just my favorite). I recieved such a blessing from Scott Neff's singing. I thank the Lord for this CD!! I pray that the Lord continues to use Scott Neff and his music.

Commented by On 08/26/2005

Misty,

For the purposes of a review, I am limited to commenting on a project's technical qualities. It would be impossible for me to suggest how any CD might affect a listener, regardless of the technical quality of the recording.

I'm sorry you felt I was being harsh, but when a project is at the 2 Stars level, I feel compelled to explain why it was rated 2 Stars, which in turn requires me to mention the technical drawbacks of the CD. Fortunately, Scott Neff didn't take it as being harsh, but rather accepted it as it was intended (note his comments above). In fact, Scott and I have since exchanged correspondence and I thank him for letting me hear some of his upcoming CD.

Commented by David Bruce Murray On 08/26/2005

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