Description
Songs & Hymns is a praise & worship album by the British singer, songwriter, and blues guitarist Bryn Haworth, released in the UK on Kingsway Music in 1999. The album was recorded during February 1999 at Fairport Convention’s Woodworm Studios in Oxfordshire, England.
Bryn Haworth is backed by musicians like John “Rabbit” Bundrick on keyboards, Dave Pegg on bass, Henry Spinetti drums, Michael Sturgis on drums, with Chris Leslie providing fiddle.
The professionally acoustic arrangements give a simplistic feel to the hymns which works well. The music varies from the blues style instrumental of «How Great Thou Art» through country and almost Hawaiian sound on «What A Friend We Have In Jesus» to the line dancing potential of «Glory Zone». «Praise To The Lord The Almighty» is one of the great hymns for church organ, but the organ is more than adequately replaced here by guitars and a very nice sax solo, yet throughout a feeling of simplicity is maintained. There are no real flaws in this album and folk rock enthusiasts will be intrigued by the contributions from various members of Fairport Convention. Throughout though Bryn’s professionalism and distinctive style make it an enjoyable listen though not particularly a memorable one. [Martin Emerson, Cross Rhythms, August 1999]
CD tracklist:
01. Praise to the Lord
02. Just As I Am
03. Jesus The Man
04. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
05. How Great Thou Art
06. Praise The Lord
07. The Glory Zone
08. Only Believe
09. More Lord
10. Great Is Your Faithfulness
Note: Available at Bandcamp: https://brynhaworth.bandcamp.com/album/songs-hymns
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