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I got this CD for Christmas after hoping for it for months. What a dissapointment! The tempo on this whole CD is *really slow* - it is draggy and depressing. Instead of upbeat and inspiring renditions of my favorite gospel songs, I got a too slow, morse recording. Where is the joy of praising God in these recordings? This CD is more like a funeral dirge than a joyful noise. I am very sad - such great artists, so much talent, but the songs just aren't very good.

I discovered this title by accident at the public library. I loved it immediately, and bought my own copy. The old classics are played in various styles that would have you believing they were written only recently. The recording quality is excellent, and the collection of artists used prevents the sound from becoming repetitive. A MUST BUY for Gospel music lovers.

I honestly don't understand why anyone would want to hear "Amazing Grace" any other way but slow. Lari White sings it beautifully, with reverence. That's the way most of these tracks are. The females are the highlight. Lari White, Martina McBride, Susan Ashton, Allison Krause, and of course Emmylou. The production values are better than you can find on any country gospel album. I think Martina McBride's "How Great Thou Art" is being played on loudspeaker at the pearly gates for eternity. I'm not overly religious or emotional, but this album sooths my soul and brings a tear to my eye.