Description
Vessel of Weakness is an album by the Dutch singer and songwriter Ralph Van Manen, released on the Dutch Gospel label Artica Records in 1998. The album was recorded between March and July 1998 by Graham Lewis, assisted by Dan Shike, at MCA Studio and by JB at Quad Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee; with Henk Pool producing and arranging for Artica Productions. (Also recorded at Artica Productions Studio in Amersfoot, the Netherlands, by Henk Pool.) Additional production, co-ordination, and assistance by Jannet Pool. Mixed by JB at Sound Stage Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
I met Ralph at Cross Rhythms ’96, and he showed us then why he’s so popular in his native Holland. Although he’s been around for what seems like ages, his reputation as a songwriter is on the up and up, due in no small part to his collaboration with both Paul Field and Chris Eaton, finding their way onto recent releases by Avalon and Jaci Velasquez. Ralph knows how to write a catchy melody, and whilst he sometimes needs a little help from his friends with the lyrics, the results are excellent. This particular album sees Ralph and his band in Nashville, drawing on the skills of some top sessioners (Steve Brewster, Chris Rodriguez, David Hodge, Mark Hill), and David’s other half Carrie (they used to be Two Hearts) turns up duetting on the title track. Couple of strong melodies and lyrics (including some by Paul Field and Phil Thomson) with a tight band and Ralph’s slightly rasping but expressive voice and a very good album results. Recommended. [Trevor Kirk, Cross Rhythms, February 1999]
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CD tracklist:
01. Secret In A Small Town – 4:29
02. Open Up Your Eyes – 4:29
03. Mystery Of Love – 4:08
04. First Love – 4:17
05. I Will Be – 5:06
06. Vessel Of Weakness – 4:04
07. Through Heavens Eyes – 4:22
08. Whenever I Walk – 3:08
09. Everything – 3:24
10. Messenger From Heaven – 4:27
11. Shephard Of Love – 2:20
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