Hope

Description

Hope is the sophomore album by the American singer Michael English, released on Warner Alliance in 1993, a division of Warner Bros. Records, a Time Warner Company. The album was produced by Brown Bannister for RBI Productions.

I must have been one of the few not over-impressed with this artist’s debut last year and would not have joined in electing him New Artist and Male Vocalist Of The Year. However, I find this new set far more convincing, even to conceding that, yes, he is indeed rather good. This is a collection of classy new songs from such trusted sources as Babbie Mason, Phil Madeira, Bob Farrell and Gary Chapman and «Savior» from our very own Paul Field/Nia Jones. Michael’s vocal work evidences mature strength, pushed forward by such inspiring musicians as Dan Huff, Jerry McPherson, David Hungate and Shane Keister. Backing vocalists include Ashley Cleveland, Judson Spence and Marty McCall. I have to say that although it’s all very high quality I find the total effect a little colourless, lacking in passion or anything that really catches fire. I still can’t completely concede that English is particularly distinctive, and prefer Bob Carlisle on this type of stuff. It’s to be hoped his voice problems clear up to enable him to stay with the music. [Tony May, Cross Rhythms, October 1993]

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CD tracklist:

01. Save Me
02. There Is A Love
03. Holding Out Hope To You
04. Message Of Mercy
05. Love Moves In Mysterious Ways
06. A Place Called Hope
07. Savior
08. I’ve Got A Love
09. Always For You
10. There’s Not A Crown Without A Cross

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and CD by Warner Alliance.