The Old Paths - Today, CD Review

Apr

2007

The Old Paths - Today

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Producer: Mike Pillow
Label: Gospel Heritage
Website: http://www.theoldpathsonline.com

The Old Paths of today are an outstanding quartet; consisting of tenor, Jeff Schreiber, Tim Rackley singing lead (one of the best vocalists in the industry today), Douglas Roark on baritone and one of the best young bass singers in the industry today, Brandon Barry. If I may coin a Randy Jackson (American Idol) phrase, these guys "have got it going on!" They have gelled and molded themselves into a first class male quartet and there is nowhere to go but up. They have a fresh, clean sound and that sound exudes class, dignity and grace, but also displays plenty of energy and excitement. The time for the Old Paths has come, and this is the recording that will make people sit up and take notice.

The medium tempo, "IS THIS WHAT YOU HAD IN MIND?" penned by songwriting veterans Joel Lindsey and Sue Smith starts the recording off right before the pace picks up for the well executed quartet sounding number, "WE'LL SING A SONG", featuring a nice bass feature by Brandon Barry.

Douglas Roark sings the power ballad, "FROM THE CROSS TO THE LOST" before Tim Rackley sings the highly energetic campmeeting flavored, "OH BLESS HIS NAME", penned by Chris Binion. This exciting tune has "radio" written all over it and you'll definitely find yourself hitting the repeat button quite often with this song as well.

Penned by Douglas and Brandon, the lyrics of "HE'LL SEE YOU THROUGH" very calmly reminds us that "God will not guide where He will not provide, He'll never lead you through the valley without walking by your side.He's already walked ahead of you, and I know He'll see you through."

The pace picks back up for the song, "EMPTY BUCKET" before slowing back down for the Rodney Griffin penned tune, "PORTRAIT OF GRACE", which includes part of the chorus of the oft used hymn, "Grace Greater Than All My Sins" as a bridge. Keeping things in slow mode, tenor, Jeff Schreiber is featured on the Inspirational sounding, "HE CHOSE THE TREE" before Tim kicks things back up into high gear with "THE ROCK THAT WILL NEVER ROLL AWAY". (I also really like the little vocal effects on the song as well).

The anthem, "WE WILL GO ON" is a great song of perseverance proclaiming that "we will go on.by the Grace of God we will go on", while the uptempo, "YOU'VE GOTTA LOVE THE LOVE" offers up another great bass feature before the recording concludes with a challenge to everyone, "WHAT WILL YOU CHOOSE TODAY".

I am truly impressed with these guys. This is the best recording they have done since the group's inception. With a conservative look that reminds me of a "today's" version of the Inspirations, and a sound that I would consider a blend of Gold City and the Down East Boys, The Old Paths is a group I highly recommend everyone to check out. Their sound it tops, the tracks are great, and song selection is excellent.this is truly an exceptional piece of work.

Personal Favs: IS THIS WHAT YOU HAD IN MIND?; WE'LL SING A SONG; OH BLESS HIS NAME; HE'LL SEE YOU THROUGH; THE ROCK THAT WILL NEVER ROLL AWAY; YOU'VE GOTTA LOVE THE LOVE

Reader Comments

This is truly a GREAT recording! There is not a better group out there today than The Old Paths. They have sung for me several times and I highly recommend them to any church or promoter. These guys are "class" personified.

Pastor Dale McCoy

Commented by On 04/01/2007

The Today project for the Old Paths is a C.D. that stays in my car most of the time! All the songs have amazing truths about who God is and how much He loves us! I often catch myself singing one of these songs throughout my day! These guys love Jesus and it is evident when you hear them live or on a recording! Can't wait for the new projects!!

Commented by On 04/02/2007

TODAY is so wonderful. Every song on the cd is a good song.I never hit the skip button when listening to this cd.I do have some favs on it though. "We'll sing a song" features Brandon singing some lowwwww notes,amazing. "He will see you through" and "We will go on" are some good slower ones. "Oh bless his name" and "The rock that will never roll away" are some great toe tappers. I love anything these guys sing. Each one of them put their heart and soul in every note.You gotta see'em in person to get the full effect of their sincere love for the LORD.

Commented by On 04/02/2007

I've enjoyed everything I've ever heard from this group. I hope I get a chance to hear this record as well.

Commented by On 04/02/2007

this is one of two of my children's favorite cd's.The other cd is a compilation of children's church songs!!! (THEY ARE 6,4,3);-) But why can't we rate this like all the other cd's???

Commented by On 04/02/2007

This cd is amazing! There best one so far!!! This group has really touched my heart, and I love them all!! Thank you for serving God and blessing my heart!

Commented by On 04/02/2007

OMG! I love these guys! I was at their live dvd last week and..let me just say...they totally rocked the house! You have got to hear this cd...it is really very awesome! They have a great sound and they are really annointed! seeing 250+ souls saved in a year?! God is using them!

Commented by On 04/02/2007

These are a great group of guys who truly love the Lord. This project is an excellant example of that. If you can go and see these guys I would encourage you to do so. You will definitely receive a blessing.

Commented by On 04/02/2007

DITTO TO ALL THESE COMMENTS AS MUST TO LISTEN TO

Commented by On 04/02/2007

These guys are amazing. I want to tell you that my 15 year old on the day he turned 15 got saved in one of their concerts. The Today project rocks. They just keep getting better and better. He'll See you through is my fav, but they are all great. They really sing for God and when you hear them live there is no mistaking it.

Commented by On 04/02/2007

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