Description
Saying Grace is an album by the American singer and songwriter Geoff Moore, self-released in 2011. Also released by Simpleville Music featuring different cover art. The album was produced by Geoff Moore, Jeff Pardo and Don Chaffer of Waterdeep fame.
Hearing a REALLY solid album from 30 year CCM veteran Geoff Moore is not unlike finding that favorite t-shirt you thought was lost for the last few years. It may not be the sturdiest, or the best designed in your collection, but it just “fits” the best. Moore has never climbed to the top of the commercial or artistic heap over his years as a faith-based recording artist, but those who have been affected by his music are VERY connected to him. ‘Saying Grace’ is an interesting collaborative effort between Moore and co-producers, Jeff Pardo and Don Chaffer (Waterdeep). The project was largely written around conversations the writers and the band had about their lives, careers, families, and the benefits gained from each. And the thankfulness each had for those blessings became the central theme of the songs on the record.
The disc opens with the inspiring statement of faith, «I Believe» which features this strong affirmation: “When the storm clouds roll over me/ When I’m seized by uncertainty/ When the odds are too great/ When I bend from the weight/ I believe, I believe, I believe.” From an artist who has experienced the career and personal ups and downs that Moore has, these words carry the ring of truth, and he sings them with a world weariness that underscores their authenticity. «Saying Grace» is a song that encourages the listener to live a life full of thanks, while «Loved» poignantly reminds us how nothing we can do will separate us from God’s love. «Overwhelming Love», «Find Me in These Fields» and «The Long Way» occupy the middle of the album, and are more full-service productions with the latter, in particular, rocking harder than anything Moore has done in years.
The two emotional centers ofthe album, however, are the folk-tinged, stripped back, «The Story of Love» and «The Wonder of Kindness». The former is a truly moving track inspired by his family as Moore reflects in how effectively his life has expressed the story of Christ’s love and mercy, while the latter intimately portrays the importance of relationship and Christ’s ultimate model for how we treat each other. Staying true to the folk tradition that has been at the core of his music since the beginning (even with side trips into more youth oriented styles) Moore honestly portrays his faith, with all of his triumph and brokenness included, and gives his listeners an even greater reason to feel strongly connected with him. [Shawn McLaughlin, Christian Musician, January/February 2012]
CD tracklist:
01. I Believe – 4:41
02. Saying Grace – 4:41
03. Loved – 3:36
04. The Story Of Love – 4:31
05. Overwhelming Love – 4:05
06. The Body Of Christ – 3:33
07. Find Me In The Fields – 4:00
08. The Long Way – 3:47
09. The Wonder Of Kindness – 4:15
10. I Was Made To Love You – 4:29
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